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OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Damato (ranked 3118 p4p, 22722 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 305 p4p, 485 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Damato might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderstruck. Rocco Damato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 59 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Labosky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Damato with a body shot.
Labosky throws a head kick that half lands.
Labosky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Damato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labosky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Damato.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Labosky's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damato postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Labosky to stand up.
Jean Labosky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato darts in and clinches Labosky up against the cage.
Labosky misses with a punch to the body.
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Damato keeps the fight on the outside.
Labosky misses the shot to the body.
Labosky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Damato.
Damato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Labosky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Damato trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labosky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Labosky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damato wants to pass the guard but Labosky is keeping the position.
Damato advances to half guard.
Damato is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Damato lands a big shot there that rocks Labosky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damato raining down shots from the mount!
Damato get's back to his feet.
Damato tries to score with a low kick but Labosky moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato dives in and grabs Labosky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Labosky pushes down on Damato's head and hops out.
Damato shoots in and drives through. Labosky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damato circles away quickly and effectively.
Damato changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Labosky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Labosky is trying to get back to half guard.
Damato sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Labosky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Labosky can't do much from the bottom here.
Damato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Labosky is looking for a sweep.
Damato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Labosky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Damato's guard! Nice work there by Labosky!
Labosky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Damato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Labosky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Labosky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Damato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damato looking for a sweep. Not yet Damato, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Damato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Damato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Labosky.
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Damato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Labosky's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Labosky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky moves into the clinch successfully.
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Labosky to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Labosky wants it to stay on the feet.
Damato avoids the head kick by Labosky.
Damato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Labosky manages to circle out of the way.
Labosky connects with a solid leg kick.
Labosky lands with a kick to the temple. Damato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Damato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labosky as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labosky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jean Labosky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Labosky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Labosky jabs Damato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Labosky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Labosky works the jab nicely.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Labosky blocks a jab.
Labosky with a nice calf kick.
Labosky scores with a hook to the body. Damato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato shoots for a double leg takedown but Labosky sprawls well. He's pushed Damato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labosky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Damato's head.
Labosky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Labosky!
Labosky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damato.
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Labosky swinging wildly here.
Labosky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Labosky lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labosky tries a head kick but it misses.
Labosky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Damato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labosky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Damato.
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!
Labosky misses with a head kick.
Labosky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damato.
Labosky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Labosky misses with a low kick.
Damato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Damato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Labosky. That one must have hurt.
Damato rushes Labosky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Labosky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Labosky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Labosky looks to score with a jab to the body but Damato is just out of range.
Damato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Labosky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damato.
Damato misses with a looping right.
Labosky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damato.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labosky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky misses with a head kick.
Labosky throws a leg kick that misses.
Damato fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky closes the distance and pushes Damato back into the cage.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Labosky pinned against the cage. Labosky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky tries to clinch but Damato moves out of range.
As Labosky looks to move away, Damato throws a big counter combo but Labosky just gets out of the way.
Labosky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato shoots in but Labosky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Labosky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Damato with a body shot.
Damato blocks a jab.
Labosky throws a nice head kick!
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Damato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labosky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Labosky lands with a good body shot.
Labosky lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Labosky.
Damato closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Labosky did well to prevent Damato getting side control.
Damato is trying to work for a kimura but Labosky is defending well.
Labosky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damato.
Labosky is refusing to be controlled, as Damato sits in half guard.
Damato wants to free his trapped foot but Labosky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Damato thows a huge punch but Labosky dodges it nicely.
Damato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Labosky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damato is trying to control the action in half guard but Labosky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocco Damato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Labosky is just riding it out for now. Damato eventually gives up the hold.
Labosky is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Labosky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 3338 p4p, 3311 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 320 p4p, 319 weight class). Gay G has chosen Down as his entrance music. Mono Loco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gay G misses the jab.
Gay G fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gay G throws a hook to the side of Loco's head but Loco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gay G connects with a body shot.
Gay G digs a good hook to Loco's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G lands with a cross.
Loco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gay G ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gay G keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Gay G catches Loco right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gay G's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loco under the eye.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G cracks Loco with an open hand slap.
Gay G dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gay G bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Gay G swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gay G manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Loco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco blocks the elbow strike.
Gay G is trying to trip Loco. He has hold of a leg but Loco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gay G persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay G avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gay G must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco working for submissions but it's allowed Gay G to get to half guard.
Gay G is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loco sees it coming and defends easily.
Gay G is keen to just control but Loco is a slippery customer.
Gay G controlling the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gay G trying to control from half guard but Loco is working away.
Gay G looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gay G wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loco keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Loco works to full guard.
Gay G throws a big right hand that misses.
Loco trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gay G working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gay G connects with a couple of short punches.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Loco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco looking to control.
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.
Loco is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gay G has his hands clasped together but Loco extends and breaks Gay G's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Loco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mono Loco!
Mono Loco 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 2092 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 130 p4p, 245 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Askren takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
Askren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
Valentine tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valentine is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren misses with a hook
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askren fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Askren.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Askren ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
As Askren looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Askren just gets out of the way.
Askren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Askren wants to clinch.
And Valentine counters with a quick kick to the body but Askren blocks it.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Askren misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Askren just manages to avoid it.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Valentine takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giggle Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valentine counters with a big right hand! Oh Askren is in trouble here! Valentine follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2324 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 284 p4p, 306 weight class). Muggy Mugshot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Meyer's chin.
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mugshot throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters with a crisp one two that drops Mugshot! Meyer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mugshot to his feet! Mugshot is in big trouble!
A right-left combo lands from Mugshot.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Meyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mugshot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyer somewhat.
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mugshot throws a right hand that Meyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyer also avoids with ease.
Mugshot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Mugshot misses.
Mugshot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mugshot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot misses with a right hand
and Meyer counters with a series of strikes. Mugshot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mugshot.
Meyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mugshot!
Meyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Meyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Mugshot is defending well.
Meyer landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot trying to remain calm as Meyer controls from the top position.
Mugshot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyer advances to full mount.
Meyer trying to control but Mugshot is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You get the feeling that Mugshot really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Meyer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot tries to buck Meyer off but he can't manage it.
Meyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mugshot's face.
Mugshot trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mugshot is bucking up trying to escape but Meyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mugshot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meyer on the ground.
Meyer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Meyer tries to control but Mugshot wriggling away.
Meyer controlling from the full mount.
Meyer won't let Mugshot get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer working Mugshot over with strikes here.
Muggy Mugshot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muggy Mugshot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Meyer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 1399 p4p, 2276 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 86 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Megalos misses.
As Megalos backs away, Tiger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Tiger throws a jab when Megalos was well out of range.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Megalos throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
A nice combination there by Megalos.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Megalos slips the punch.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Tiger scores with a four punch combination!
Megalos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiger under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos with a nice calf kick.
Tiger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Megalos.
Megalos throws a front kick aimed at Tiger's knee but Tiger avoids it well.
Megalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Megalos lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Megalos misses with a head kick.
Megalos misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Tiger misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Megalos.
Tiger wants to land a leg kick but Megalos is out of range.
Megalos stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiger. Tiger gets slowly back to his feet.
Megalos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tiger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiger throws a leg kick but Megalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Megalos staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Megalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Megalos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Megalos throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Megalos swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tiger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a three punch combo that has Megalos backing up. Megalos nods at Tiger to acknowledge the strikes.
A big right from Tiger misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Megalos. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos misses with a straight left.
Megalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Megalos swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Megalos was not able to check.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Megalos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Come on Megalos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiger is trying to stall.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Megalos tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiger needs to keep his hands up - Megalos had a free shot at his head there.
Megalos tries to clinch but Tiger moves out of range.
Megalos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Megalos duly obliges.
Jab from Megalos.
Tiger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Megalos at a distance.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Megalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Megalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Megalos did well to prevent Tiger getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos is trying to stand back up but Tiger is controlling him
Tiger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Megalos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Megalos tries to kick Tiger off but Tiger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Megalos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tiger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos trying to stall but Tiger improves his position.
Tiger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Megalos pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiger tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Tiger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Megalos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tiger up against the cage.
Tiger has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tiger.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
Megalos wants to break free but Tiger has control.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Megalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Megalos throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Tiger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
Some wild striking there from Megalos.
Tiger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Megalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Megalos misses with a looping right.
Tiger is looking to counter the offense by Megalos and move into the clinch.
Megalos throws a right hand that Tiger ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiger also avoids with ease.
Megalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Megalos throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiger scores with a spinning back kick!
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Great Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Megalos.
Tiger swings for the body but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiger off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Tiger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Megalos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Megalos stalks Tiger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tiger's face. Tiger staggers backwards, shaken.
Megalos walks into a jab.
Tiger rushes Megalos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiger pushes Megalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger struggles to land a body shot inside as Megalos controls his hands.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tiger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Megalos can turn it around.
Tiger misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Tiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Tiger avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos walks into a jab.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
As Megalos backs away, Tiger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Megalos!
A jab from Megalos finds it's way through Tiger's defenses.
Tiger looks for the body kick but Megalos saw that one coming.
Megalos misses with a body kick.
Tiger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megalos throws a hook but Tiger blocks it.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger dodges the punch combination from Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Megalos will feel that in the morning.
Megalos wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Megalos scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Tiger.
Tiger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Megalos goes for a double leg but Tiger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiger continues to drive forward.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tiger!
Megalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megalos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Megalos swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Megalos defends well and Tiger ends up having to push Megalos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Megalos wants to counter the offense by Tiger and move into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Tiger trying to stall but Megalos improves his position.
Tiger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Megalos throws an elbow but misses.
Tiger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Great Tiger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Megalos.
Megalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tiger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Megalos misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Megalos. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Megalos cracks Tiger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Megalos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiger as he jumps to the side.
Great Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilios Megalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiger moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Megalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Megalos connects with a body shot.
Megalos throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Tiger is looking to counter punch.
Megalos looks to land a combination but Tiger avoids it well.
Megalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megalos throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Megalos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Megalos works over Tiger's head and body with a nice combination.
Megalos tries to clinch
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Megalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a thumping low kick.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos darts in and clinches Tiger up against the cage.
Megalos working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Megalos to work.
Tiger gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Megalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Megalos tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiger gets an underhook and turns Megalos into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos stalling against the cage.
Tiger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger scores with a knee to the head.
 Megalos is rocked!
It looks like Vasilios Megalos has been cut.
Nice body punch from Tiger - that landed with a thud.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiger scores a nice knee to the body.
Megalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Megalos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger jumps into guard, dragging Megalos to the mat.
Tiger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiger trying to control the position here.
Tiger has an active guard here but Megalos has managed to pass into half guard.
Tiger is pressing down on Megalos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tiger has Megalos pulled in close to control his posture.
Tiger has his foot on Megalos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Megalos works his way back into a safe position though.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos tries to stand but Tiger is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos wants to stand and escape but instead Tiger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tiger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiger lands with a punch from half guard.
Megalos kicks off Tiger and gets to his feet.
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Megalos tries to stall but Tiger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiger as Megalos tries to tie him up.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Megalos pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tiger throws an elbow but misses.
Tiger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Megalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilios Megalos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Tiger.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
Tiger is leaning against Megalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Tiger effectively controlling the action here.
Megalos tries to circle away but Tiger has him pinned against the cage.
Megalos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
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 Great Tiger.
I think Megalos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasilios Megalos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 1544 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 97 p4p, 116 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng thuds his right hand into Ky Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr takes one on the button.
Ky Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ky Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruenroeng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ky Jr in his tracks.
Ruenroeng connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ky Jr blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Ky Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng thuds a left hand into Ky Jr's body.
Ky Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ky Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky Jr checks it well.
Ky Jr is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ky Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruenroeng wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruenroeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is pulling down on Ky Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ky Jr, at least for the moment.
Ky Jr won't allow Ruenroeng to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr works over Ruenroeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruenroeng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruenroeng stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ky Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Ruenroeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruenroeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruenroeng some visible discomfort.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruenroeng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruenroeng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruenroeng is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr throws a strike but Ruenroeng avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruenroeng has wrist control.
Ruenroeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Ky Jr is pulling down on Ruenroeng's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruenroeng, at least for the moment.
Ruenroeng gets to his feet - Ky Jr follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination. Ky Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ky Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruenroeng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Ky Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng jabs at Ky Jr's body.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Ruenroeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruenroeng.
Ky Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruenroeng to score with a decent uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Ruenroeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ky Jr checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries to bum rush Ky Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruenroeng cracks Ky Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Ruenroeng finds it's way through Ky Jr's defenses.
 Ky Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruenroeng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Ky Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruenroeng closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ky Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruenroeng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ruenroeng drops Ky Jr with a big left hand! Ky Jr is injured, injured bad! Ruenroeng jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Petrov (ranked 1173 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 69 p4p, 61 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kutvonen has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Petrov sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Kutvonen shoots in.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Petrov.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kutvonen stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes.
Petrov is rocked!
Kutvonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that drops Petrov like a sack of potatoes! Kutvonen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 370 p4p, 1919 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 50 p4p, 207 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov clinches.
Draven is pushing Volkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Volkov drives through and clinches with Draven against the cage.
Draven misses with a knee strike.
Draven presses Volkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draven or not.
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Draven slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov looks to clinch
and Draven counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draven avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven throws a head kick that Volkov semi-blocks.
Draven takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven misses with a few strikes there.
Draven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Draven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Draven tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Draven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Come on Draven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draven is pushing Volkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven lands a nice uppercut.
Draven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Volkov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven is struggling to control the position.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Volkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Draven stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.
Volkov stalls.
Draven is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkov has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven just leaning against Volkov, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draven prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Draven tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Draven.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Draven defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Draven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Draven breaks the clinch.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Draven lands a front kick.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Draven's ribs.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Draven throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Draven only half commits.
Volkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draven sprawls and moves away.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkov has Draven up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draven tries to circle away but Volkov has him pinned against the cage.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov just leaning against Draven, taking a breather.
Volkov avoiding damage.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Draven is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Volkov.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven is trying to break free.
Volkov has Draven pushed against the cage.
Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Volkov is looking to wear down Draven with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Draven counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Draven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Volkov is stalling here.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draven is stalling here.
Draven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Draven tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Draven wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Draven 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Draven explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Draven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Draven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov controls the position from side control.
Draven is trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov working the ground and pound but Draven is defending the strikes.
Volkov scores with punches from side control.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Draven some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven is pushing Volkov's head away, looking to escape. Volkov manages to hold on to the position though.
Draven is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Draven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volkov off and has taken his back!
Draven gets his hands free as Volkov looks to control.
Volkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Draven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draven.
Draven is just content to waste time from the top position. Volkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Draven passes Volkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Draven is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Draven has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov tries to hold on but Draven pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven wants to control the pace but Volkov is squirming around nicely.
Volkov working to try and regain half guard.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkov tries to hold on but Draven postures up.
Draven pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Volkov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Draven controlling from mount.
Draven is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Draven maintains control.
Draven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Draven. What's that going to do exactly?
Volkov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 412 p4p, 751 weight class) and Antonio Barbosa (ranked 66 p4p, 114 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jempsa staying calm.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Jempsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jempsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbosa is avoiding damage well.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jempsa working away.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Jempsa wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea.
Jempsa throws some wild stikes that Barbosa manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
Jempsa looking to secure an arm triangle but Barbosa defends it well.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jempsa controls the action.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa is working Jempsa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Jempsa misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Jempsa shoots in.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Jempsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Jempsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jempsa is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Barbosa recovers full guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
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.
Barbosa has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jempsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Konichiwa Jempsa.
I think Jempsa 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 253 p4p, 305 weight class) and Irish Power (ranked 30 p4p, 43 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, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Power dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Temirov throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Power darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Power moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Temirov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Temirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Temirov tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Temirov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Temirov is rocked!
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov lands with a right hand.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Temirov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Power misses.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A right-left combo lands from Temirov.
Power motions for Temirov to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Temirov down.
Temirov feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Temirov punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Power falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov feints a jab promting Power to slip. Temirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temirov.
Power wants to clinch
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Temirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power misses with a straight left.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Temirov.
Power tries to clinch
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov works Power's body with a nice hook.
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Temirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Temirov.
Power closes the distance and pushes Temirov back into the cage.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Power has Temirov pressed against the cage, preventing Temirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with the head strike.
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temirov.
Power tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Temirov saw it coming and moves away.
Temirov stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Temirov. That snapped Power's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Temirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temirov cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Power misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Temirov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Power moves into the clinch.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a body punch.
Temirov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Power up against the cage.
Temirov blocks an elbow strike from Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Temirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Power misses with a body punch.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Power tries to work over Temirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Temirov's brow.
Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power throws a one two 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!
Power throws a push kick but Temirov slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Temirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Temirov swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Temirov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Temirov misses.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power wants to slow Temirov down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Temirov.
Temirov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Power misses the body punch
and Temirov counters with a thumping low kick.
Temirov tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Temirov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Temirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Nice body punch from Temirov.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Temirov takes one on the button.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Temirov looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Power takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
Temirov connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Temirov!
Power throws a series of punches but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Temirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Power scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temirov thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Temirov jabs at Power's body.
Power moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov misses with a leg kick
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Temirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Temirov.
Power misses with some punches.
Temirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Power.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov tries to break the clinch but Power is controlling the position.
Power misses with some punches.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Power throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Power thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power throws a jab when Temirov was well out of range.
Power rushes Temirov and presses him up against the cage.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Temirov is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Temirov.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Temirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temirov throws a leg kick
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Temirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power tries to counter with a clinch but Temirov shakes him off and moves away.
Temirov lands with a cross.
Temirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power has managed to clinch.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power misses with the head strike.
Temirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temirov avoids it.
Temirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Temirov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Temirov had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov lands with a good body shot.
Temirov lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Temirov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Temirov tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov had his way with Irish Power in that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Power misses.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov connects with a jab.
Power scores with the left hand. Temirov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Temirov does no damage.
Temirov scores with a body shot.
Power has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Power misses with a body kick.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. Power backs away looking to recover.
Power circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Temirov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Power follows Temirov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Power!
Irish Power is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Irish Power, 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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