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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Spong (ranked 1808 p4p, 3509 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 262 p4p, 448 weight class). Krol is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hammer Smashed Face Live. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

179 cm
26
240
6 - 4 - 0
190 cm
26
265
6 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Urban Fighter


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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krol throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
Krol throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Krol as Spong shoots in.
Krol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spong if he has to take too many more of those.
Krol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spong in his tracks.
Krol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Krol.
Krol ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong tries for a takedown but Krol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krol steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Krol flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Zygmunt Krol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Krol thumps Spong with a low kick.
Krol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krol motions for Spong to come forward. Krol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong misses with a body punch
and Krol counters with a stiff right hand.
Krol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Krol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Krol counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Krol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Krol avoids the body shot from Spong.
Krol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong misses with a hook
and Krol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Krol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krol lands a nice looking body kick.
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Spong checks a low kick from Krol.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong goes for a double leg but Krol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krol continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol lands a shot to the body.
Krol working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Krol misses with a punch on the inside.
Krol gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krol prevents a body shot from Spong.
Krol is pressed up against the cage. Spong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krol down to the mat. Krol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick from Krol, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Krol.
Krol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krol.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Krol lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krol.
Both fighters circling a little - Krol finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krol is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Krol.
Krol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Krol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krol thumps Spong with a low kick.
Krol scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Krol gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
Krol lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Krol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zygmunt Krol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krol delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Krol.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krol.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krol. Spong shrugs it off though.
Krol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krol.
Krol slips a jab from Spong.
Spong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol.
Spong looks to land a combination but Krol avoids it well.
Spong misses with a hook
and Krol counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krol lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krol lands the left hand.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krol thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Krol flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krol lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Krol.
Krol misses with a low kick as Spong jumps back.
Spong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol blocks a jab.
Crunch! Krol slams his shin into Spong's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Krol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krol.
Krol lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Krol's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Krol scores with a kick to the body.
Spong with a poor takedown
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab.

Krol tries to sprawl but Spong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krol controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Krol is defending well.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krol's head.
Krol is doing well to control the position and prevent Spong from advancing to side control.
Spong throws a strike but Krol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Spong 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.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krol keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Krol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zygmunt Krol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol's cut.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krol.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Krol scoring well with a low kick there.
Krol misses with a looping left.
Krol with a jab.
Krol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Krol sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krol cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krol feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Krol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krol fakes the leg kick and cracks Spong in the body.
Krol lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krol.
A low kick lands for Krol.

Spong scores with a takedown into Krol's guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Krol is retaining full guard.
Krol is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Spong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krol's head.
Krol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krol is continuing to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krol lands a nice looking body kick.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krol slips under a jab from Spong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol with the inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krol!
Spong checks the leg kick.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krol connects with a solid leg kick.
Krol motions for Spong to come forward. Krol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong feinted with a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Krol.
Krol ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
Krol delivers a nice body kick.
Daniel Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krol scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zygmunt Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zygmunt Krol!

A victorious Zygmunt Krol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 1560 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 208 p4p, 422 weight class). Bjorn Akerfeldt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

182 cm
26
203
10 - 8 - 0
196 cm
25
224
8 - 11 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Fast

Voodoo Nutrition
Conquer

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akerfeldt is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
No luck for Akerfeldt with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akerfeldt on the side of the head.
Akerfeldt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.

Kuznetsov gets caught napping as Akerfeldt dives in and scores a takedown. Kuznetsov manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Akerfeldt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuznetsov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuznetsov has escaped and now he's on top!

Akerfeldt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov postures up in Akerfeldt's guard and throws a big left but Akerfeldt blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing that Kuznetsov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Akerfeldt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuznetsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akerfeldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuznetsov blocks the strikes from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt gets full guard.
Akerfeldt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kuznetsov is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Kuznetsov stands up and waves to Akerfeldt to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.

Akerfeldt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kuznetsov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Akerfeldt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Akerfeldt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akerfeldt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Akerfeldt ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Akerfeldt wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Akerfeldt tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov jabs at Akerfeldt's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Akerfeldt feints the counter takedown.
Akerfeldt closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Akerfeldt pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akerfeldt fails with the takedown.

Kuznetsov gets the takedown into side control.
Akerfeldt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuznetsov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Akerfeldt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuznetsov raining down shots from the mount!
Akerfeldt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akerfeldt looks a forlorn figure.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov lands with some strikes.
Akerfeldt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuznetsov unloading with bombs!
Kuznetsov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akerfeldt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuznetsov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Akerfeldt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuznetsov jumps into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerfeldt being controlled for a moment.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
Akerfeldt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuznetsov connects with a decent elbow.
Akerfeldt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kuznetsov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akerfeldt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akerfeldt tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kuznetsov decides to stand back up.
Akerfeldt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Akerfeldt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kuznetsov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Akerfeldt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Akerfeldt saw that one coming.
Akerfeldt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akerfeldt shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Akerfeldt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Akerfeldt has control.

Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.

Akerfeldt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Akerfeldt is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerfeldt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt isn't so interested in that idea.

Kuznetsov is looking for a triangle but Akerfeldt pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerfeldt throws an elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akerfeldt's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!

Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerfeldt can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Akerfeldt working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Akerfeldt won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akerfeldt looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aleks Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akerfeldt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Akerfeldt working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Akerfeldt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Akerfeldt follows without any prompting.
Akerfeldt slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Akerfeldt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerfeldt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetsov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Akerfeldt is out of range.
Akerfeldt moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Akerfeldt slips the punch.
Akerfeldt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akerfeldt off to one side.
Kuznetsov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Akerfeldt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akerfeldt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuznetsov defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt trying to mount his opponent but Kuznetsov defends it.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Akerfeldt off but Akerfeldt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akerfeldt is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Akerfeldt is controlling him well.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Akerfeldt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Akerfeldt's belly button to the back.
Akerfeldt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Akerfeldt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akerfeldt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Akerfeldt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akerfeldt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerfeldt throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.

Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuznetsov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kuznetsov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akerfeldt taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznetsov scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerfeldt keeps working.
Akerfeldt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Akerfeldt down.
Akerfeldt is trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerfeldt keeps working.

Kuznetsov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Akerfeldt to his feet.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Akerfeldt backpedaling.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Akerfeldt's shoulder, as Akerfeldt tries to avoid the shot.
Akerfeldt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Akerfeldt feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerfeldt tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akerfeldt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov is wriggling around but Akerfeldt manages to pass to half guard.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akerfeldt connects with a nice short shot to Kuznetsov's temple.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt wants to advance to full mount but Kuznetsov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard.

Kuznetsov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Akerfeldt is working an open guard so Kuznetsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt walks into a left hand.

Kuznetsov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akerfeldt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuznetsov's best efforts.
Akerfeldt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt punching from the bottom.
Akerfeldt scores with a few weak punches.

Kuznetsov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Akerfeldt is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akerfeldt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuznetsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kuznetsov pushes Akerfeldt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Akerfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akerfeldt scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Akerfeldt with a series of wild strikes but Akerfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kuznetsov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akerfeldt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kuznetsov stands up.
Akerfeldt shoots in but no luck this time.
Akerfeldt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!

A victorious Aleks Kuznetsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
66%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1381 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 158 p4p, 180 weight class). Wright has chosen Come out to play as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

169 cm
26
150
16 - 5 - 1
170 cm
26
154
11 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Brooklyn Threads


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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Courtial punishes Wright 's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Courtial bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Courtial moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Courtial misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Courtial.
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!
Courtial scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Wright . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright .
Good standup being displayed there by Courtial as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial tries to work over Wright 's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Courtial takes the fight into the clinch.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike.
Courtial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Wright avoiding damage.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright has Courtial pressed against the cage.
Wright pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Wright 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Courtial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Courtial checks it well.
Courtial throws a combination that misses
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Wright 's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Wright .
Courtial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright 's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Courtial.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Courtial instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Good body shot from Wright .
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Courtial's head.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright digs a right hand into Courtial's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Courtial's gas tank.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Courtial.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Courtial misses with a body punch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks a body shot from Courtial.
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 Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wright throws a series of punches but Courtial moves out of range.
A big right from Courtial misses.
Courtial misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Courtial scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright stuns Courtial with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Courtial swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Courtial scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Wright 's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Courtial throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Courtial moves into range and clinches up with Wright .
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
Courtial lands a nice uppercut.
Wright pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright is looking to control Courtial's arms but Courtial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Courtial misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Courtial.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Wright blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Godefroy Courtial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Courtial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Courtial up against the cage.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Courtial.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Wright .
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Courtial tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Wright .
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright working aggressively here.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Wright .
Courtial working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Wright .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with some punches.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial tries to work over Wright 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Courtial connects with a body shot.
Courtial misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a thumping low kick.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Wright slips under a jab from Courtial.
Wright throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Courtial.
Wright throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Courtial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial misses with a right hand
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Courtial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Courtial misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Wright catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Courtial looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
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!
Courtial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Courtial throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Courtial misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Courtial was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Courtial tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Courtial's head back.
Courtial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Courtial thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright feints and then cracks Courtial's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Courtial down.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Courtial lands a jab to Wright 's midsection.
Courtial looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A jab from Courtial does it's job there.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Courtial is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Courtial misses
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Courtial misses with a hook
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Courtial tries to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice low kick that buckles Courtial's knee momentarily.
Courtial fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Courtial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright .
I think Wright 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright !

Cleon Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Warlovski (ranked 1226 p4p, 959 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 159 p4p, 126 weight class). Warlovski comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

186 cm
27
205
10 - 5 - 0
189 cm
28
210
12 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

Urban Fighter


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Warlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Warlovski misses
and Bloode counters with a good low kick that Warlovski was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Warlovski.
Bloode throws a lazy uppercut
letting Warlovski counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Warlovski scoring well with a low kick there.
Warlovski moves out of range of the body kick from Bloode.
A little feinted left hand from Warlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warlovski misses with a head kick.
Bloode follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warlovski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloode is able to avoid easily.
Bloode scores with a spinning back kick!
Bloode throws the kick towards the body but Warlovski avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloode.
Bloode is looking to land body kicks.
Bloode tries to work over Warlovski's front leg with a kick but Warlovski checks it.
Warlovski throws a push kick but Bloode slaps the foot to one side.
Bloode is trying to counter with his kicks.

Bloode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bloode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warlovski tries to break the clinch but Bloode is controlling the position.
Bloode presses Warlovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bloode has a couple of punches blocked by Warlovski.
A head punch on the inside from Warlovski fails to land.

Warlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloode throws a head kick that misses.
Warlovski throws a quick counter head kick but Bloode was just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode throws a poor cross that misses
and Warlovski counters with a good low kick that Bloode was not able to check.
Nice body kick there by Warlovski.
Warlovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Warlovski lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bloode.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloode avoids the body shot from Warlovski.
Nice uppercut lands for Bloode. That snapped Warlovski's head back.
Bloode connects with a crisp jab.
Bloode avoids the head kick by Warlovski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloode.
Bloode throws a front kick aimed at Warlovski's knee but Warlovski avoids it well.
Warlovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Warlovski misses with a body kick.
A big left from Bloode misses.
A little feinted left hand from Warlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloode blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Bloode.
Bloode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Warlovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Warlovski is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Warlovski misses the target.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Warlovski.
Bloode tries a quick counter leg kick but Warlovski is wise to it.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Warlovski counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Warlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Warlovski ducks down to avoid it.
Warlovski throwing a counter right hand but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warlovski. That did some damage!
Warlovski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warlovski lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warlovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloode counters with a thumping low kick.
Bloode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloode with the inside leg kick.
Warlovski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloode fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warlovski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warlovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloode is just out of range.
Bloode throws a hook but Warlovski avoids it easily.
It looked like Warlovski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warlovski lands a high kick!
Bloode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warlovski.
Bloode is looking to chop away at Warlovski's legs.
Warlovski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode lunges at Warlovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warlovski's hand.
Bloode scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Warlovski misses.
Warlovski connects with a looping right hand.
Bloode throws an off balance right hand
and Warlovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warlovski misses with an uppercut.
Bloode finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloode in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bloode connects with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski needs to keep his hands up - Bloode had a free shot at his head there.
Warlovski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloode's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warlovski lands a front kick.
Warlovski stalks Bloode and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bloode's face. Bloode staggers backwards, shaken.
Bloode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warlovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloode.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloode finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bloode throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski misses with a low kick.
Bloode counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Bloode.
Bloode throws out a loose jab but Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Warlovski misses the target.
Bloode lands with a straight right. Warlovski didn't see that one coming.
Bloode throws a head kick but Warlovski moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bloode misses.
Choctaw Bloode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warlovski blocks a low kick nicely.
Warlovski throwing a counter right hand but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloode finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloode lands with a nice body kick.
Bloode rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
Warlovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Bloode misses.
Bloode throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warlovski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Warlovski counters with a quick kick to the body but Bloode blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Warlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloode.
A little feinted left hand from Warlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Igor Warlovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloode thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Warlovski if he has to take too many more of those.
Bloode misses with a hook
and Warlovski counters with a nice body shot.
Warlovski blocks a low kick nicely.
Warlovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warlovski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warlovski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode is looking to slow Warlovski down with leg kicks.
Warlovski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode throws out a leg kick but Warlovski moves out of range and Bloode only half commits.
Bloode lands with a kick to the ribs.
Warlovski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warlovski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bloode misses with an uppercut.
Warlovski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bloode tries to land a leg kick but Warlovski saw it coming and moves away.
Warlovski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Bloode lands.
Bloode looks to score with a jab to the body but Warlovski is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Warlovski does no damage.
Bloode throws the kick towards the body but Warlovski avoids it.
As Bloode looks to move away, Warlovski throws a big counter combo but Bloode just gets out of the way.
Warlovski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bloode throws a lazy body kick
and Warlovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloode avoids the head kick by Warlovski.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Bloode avoids them all with ease.
Warlovski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bloode throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloode lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloode connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warlovski's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloode.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warlovski checks a leg kick.
Warlovski misses with a straight right.
Bloode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Warlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode scores with a punch to the head.
Bloode throws a low kick but Warlovski moves out of range easily.
Warlovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warlovski throws a front kick aimed at Bloode's knee but Bloode avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Warlovski does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloode lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warlovski will feel that in the morning.
Bloode works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choctaw Bloode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloode 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choctaw Bloode!

A relieved looking Choctaw Bloode 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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B
G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 780 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 126 p4p, 321 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. ZaDarius Haden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

198 cm
27
249
14 - 6 - 0
189 cm
41
252
20 - 14 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden lands a jab to the head.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haden. That did some damage!
Haden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Haden's shoulder, as Haden tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan 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.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Haden throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Haden misses its target.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan misses with a looping right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haden tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan lunges at Haden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haden's hand.
Haden lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hadens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haden misses with a jab, cross combination.

Morgan gets a clinch.

Haden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked

and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Haden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan is pushing Haden's head away, looking to escape. Haden manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden taking a break here but Morgan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Haden trying to control the pace.
Morgan moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
Haden scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan moves forwards but Haden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haden slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden connects with a nice looking jab.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan takes a swing at Haden's ribcage but misses.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Haden works the jab nicely.
Haden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haden finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgan's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haden was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Haden moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Haden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haden swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morgan connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haden on the side of the head.
Haden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Haden checks it

and Haden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haden is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haden trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haden controls the pace.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan controls Haden momentarily but Haden frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan cracks Haden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Haden misses its intended target.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Haden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden lands a jab.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Haden's body.
Haden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Morgan gets caught napping as Haden dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Haden is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haden wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan seems keen to control Haden's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan wants to hit a sweep here but Haden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morgan there!
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Haden ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Haden looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haden moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Donk. Morgan catches Haden right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Haden checks a leg kick nicely.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Morgan avoids it well and moves away.
Haden slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden slips under a jab.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haden lands a nice shot to the body.
Haden lands a right hook to the body.
Haden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Haden tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Morgan misses

and Haden counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Morgan is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Jack Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Haden stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Haden's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan tries to bum rush Haden with a series of wild strikes but Haden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Haden moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haden's knee momentarily.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haden.
Haden scores with a nice right hand.
Haden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Haden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haden throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Haden misses with a straight right.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Haden is out of range.
Haden tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Haden.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haden. Haden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Morgan.
I think Haden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
54%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwin Tyson (ranked 2040 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 286 p4p, 300 weight class). Teixeira has chosen The Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ashwin Tyson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ashwin Tyson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

195 cm
26
275
12 - 6 - 0
197 cm
33
262
13 - 10 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Teixeira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Teixeira wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Teixeira wants to break free but Tyson has control.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Teixeira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Tyson clinches up with Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyson pushes Teixeira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
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!

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson connects with a right that clearly hurt Teixeira. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tyson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Teixeira collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashwin Tyson!
Ashwin Tyson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
S C
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B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
83%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Morgan (ranked 509 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 80 p4p, 178 weight class). Morgan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle Cry. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

186 cm
33
202
17 - 6 - 0
189 cm
27
187
12 - 6 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conquer

© Trap House
Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses

and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan wants to break free but Parker has control.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Parker pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Parker lands a right hand.
Morgan working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Morgan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Parker prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Morgan sets himself, and Parker steps forward looking for the clinch! Morgan avoids it this time.
Parker slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Morgan.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Nice body kick from Morgan.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Parker.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Parker avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Parker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Parker keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan slips a straight right by Parker.
Morgan throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker throws a good cross that connects.

Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Parker lands with a cross.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Arthur Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Parker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Morgan is predictable there
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Morgan is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker blocks a jab.
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Parker.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Parker prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker scores with a nice body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Jacob Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker scores with a push kick.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parker connects with a leg kick.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Morgan is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Parker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parker.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Parker avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Parker scores with a head kick.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Parker throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.

Parker closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Morgan tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker working aggressively here.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a body kick.
Parker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Morgan misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Parker is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.

Parker pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Parker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Parker tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Parker digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Morgan tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Parker lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Morgan manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan motions for Parker to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker tries to clinch up.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Parker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacob Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Parker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morgan.
Morgan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Morgan shakes him off and moves away.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jacob Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker scores with a jab.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.

Parker closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan working aggressively here.
Parker is working Morgan over against the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Parker lands a left hand.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!

A very excited looking Jacob Parker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sanchez (ranked 704 p4p, 643 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 97 p4p, 89 weight class). Curtis has chosen Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold as his entrance music. Samuel Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

185 cm
26
180
12 - 8 - 0
188 cm
28
171
12 - 7 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Curtis only half commits.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curtis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Curtis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Curtis connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Sanchez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sanchez works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Curtis.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis slips a jab from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Curtis's belly button to the back.
Curtis tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Curtis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Curtis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curtis on the side of the head.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curtis as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sanchez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Curtis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Curtis just manages to avoid it.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.

Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curtis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez postures up in Curtis's guard and throws a big left but Curtis blocks it.
Sanchez throws an elbow that misses. Curtis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanchez's guard. Nice move by Curtis!

Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curtis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Curtis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two 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.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Curtis has control of the leg.
Sanchez has a hand on Curtis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Curtis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Curtis prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Sanchez tries to control the position but Curtis now has his back.
Sanchez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sanchez tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez turns into Curtis and is now in his guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
Curtis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samuel Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Curtis wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Curtis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Curtis is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curtis's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Samuel Sanchez will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Curtis moves out of range easily.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Good shot there by Curtis.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis fails to land with a series of punches.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Curtis throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Curtis only half commits.

Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curtis was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a strike but Curtis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Curtis postures up.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curtis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Curtis's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curtis is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Curtis has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Curtis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanchez to his feet.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curtis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Curtis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Curtis 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 336 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Tytus Aleksy (ranked 49 p4p, 134 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

185 cm
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186
14 - 8 - 0
172 cm
38
166
24 - 12 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Conquer

Hot Momma's Cookin


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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aleksy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Aleksy pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Aleksy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksy working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy's coach down at DanBills Sketchy Basement was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleksy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Aleksy lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aleksy lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Aleksy can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Barbosa gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Aleksy.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Aleksy's ribcage. Aleksy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy being controlled against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Aleksy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aleksy fails to land.
Aleksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Aleksy lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A short right from Aleksy.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tytus Aleksy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aleksy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Aleksy tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aleksy moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Aleksy jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Aleksy as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Aleksy.
Aleksy staying out of range there.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Aleksy moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Aleksy checks it.
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksy throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Aleksy only half commits.
Aleksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Aleksy counters with an inside leg kick.
Aleksy throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Aleksy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aleksy wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Aleksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aleksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Aleksy moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aleksy up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Aleksy misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Aleksy.
A short right from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aleksy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Aleksy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aleksy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to stall but Aleksy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa is leaning against Aleksy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Aleksy lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aleksy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aleksy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tytus Aleksy 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!

Aleksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Aleksy off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Aleksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Aleksy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksy.
Aleksy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Aleksy tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aleksy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Aleksy moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Aleksy controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aleksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aleksy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Aleksy.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
Aleksy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Aleksy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Aleksy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aleksy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Aleksy.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Aleksy takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Aleksy.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aleksy's elbow.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Nice body punch from Aleksy - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Baldomir Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.

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 Baldomir Barbosa.
I think Aleksy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!

A very excited looking Tytus Aleksy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 338 p4p, 378 weight class) and Vinicius Verreira (ranked 48 p4p, 53 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Submission. Vinicius Verreira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

169 cm
37
164
30 - 19 - 0
180 cm
28
160
10 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick
Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda looks to land a combination but Verreira avoids it well.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verreira has time to react.

Verreira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Verreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Verreira is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda trying to hold on to Verreira's head to control him but Verreira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira working over Maeda with some ground and pound. Maeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Verreira is controlling well.
My spies in Gym inform me that Verreira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verreira wants to pass the guard but Maeda is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.

Verreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maeda is just riding it out for now. Verreira eventually gives up the hold.

That's two 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.
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Verreira in his half guard.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verreira's back!
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maeda punishes Verreira with strikes from the back mount.
Verreira staying busy and making it hard for Maeda to control.
Maeda has the hooks in. Verreira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verreira trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Verreira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Verreira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maeda!
Verreira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maeda.
Verreira is trying to break free.
Maeda scores with punches from the back.
Verreira tries to break free.
Maeda has Verreira flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.

Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Verreira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maeda gets his way!
Verreira wants to escape the position.
Verreira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verreira is in trouble now - Maeda has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verreira taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Verreira. Those never looked like landing.
Verreira misses with a straight left.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Verreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.

Verreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Verreira smiles and moves away.
A jab from Verreira does it's job there.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verreira throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Verreira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Verreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verreira can do to turn this around?
Verreira misses with a straight right.
Verreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verreira looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Verreira with a nice cross.

Verreira takes the fight into the clinch.

Verreira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maeda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maeda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Verreira lands a shot to the head.
Maeda is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Verreira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maeda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Verreira is looking to control Maeda but Maeda is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verreira doesn't have the hooks in and Maeda manages to turn into his guard.
Verreira wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Verreira is still trying to improve position.
Maeda trying to control but Verreira is working from the bottom.
Maeda is pushing down on Verreira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verreira is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Verreira is defending well.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for a kimura but Verreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda is thwarting Verreira's attempts to control the position.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Verreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Maeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verreira gets back to half guard.

Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is keen to just control but Verreira is a slippery customer.
Verreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verreira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maeda.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Verreira jabs Maeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verreira throws out the jab.
Verreira stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda shoots and misses

and Verreira counters by clinching up.
Verreira misses with the head strike.
Verreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Maeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
Verreira ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
It looked like Maeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda throws a hook but Verreira blocks 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!
Verreira works Maeda's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Verreira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verreira lands in his opponent's guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maeda's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Verreira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maeda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Verreira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verreira is nestled in close to Maeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Verreira throwing shots but Maeda is blocking nicely.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to pass to mount.

Verreira is looking for a kimura but Maeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verreira to get the leverage.
Verreira is trying to control. Maeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Verreira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verreira stalling.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Verreira has control of the leg.
Maeda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Verreira is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
Verreira passes to full mount!

Verreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Verreira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Verreira connects with a nice short shot to Maeda's temple.
Maeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verreira is one step ahead there.
Verreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Verreira throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Maeda controlling Verreira's posture.
Verreira pushing down on Maeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Verreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Verreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verreira.
Verreira throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verreira connects with a jab.
Verreira throws out a powerful jab.
Maeda sizes up Verreira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maeda throws a jab when Verreira was well out of range.
Maeda throws a body punch but Verreira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Verreira sprawls well.
Verreira misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda misses the jab.
Maeda takes one to the chin there.
Verreira slips a jab from Maeda.
Verreira misses with an uppercut
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Maeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Maeda gets caught flat footed, as Verreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.

Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verreira 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.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.

Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Maeda has an active guard here but Verreira has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Verreira moves into full mount! Maeda won't be happy about that!
Maeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verreira tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
Verreira lands a couple of good shots and Maeda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda is trapped and Verreira is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Maeda right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda just trying to survive but Verreira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Verreira tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
Maeda tries to escape but Verreira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Verreira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Verreira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Verreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Verreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verreira takes a shot to the head.
Verreira can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Verreira lands a nice uppercut.

Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Verreira circles away easily

and Verreira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Verreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verreira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Verreira avoids them all with ease.

Maeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verreira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to sweep him here.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.

Verreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Verreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Verreira is working Maeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verreira defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verreira looking to pass the guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verreira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maeda has his hands on Verreira's head, controlling the position.

Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verreira 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verreira stands and throws Maeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maeda is looking to reverse the position.
Verreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verreira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!

Vinicius Verreira is the new lightweight champion!
Vinicius Verreira very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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