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SFL 139 | Free Rolex PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 2266 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 295 p4p, 469 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205
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209
9 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orlov scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Solis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orlov misses with the combination.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heights throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heights changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orlov dips to his left and cracks Heights with an uppercut!
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heights moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heights jumps guard but Orlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heights moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Heights backs away looking to recover.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Heights.
Orlov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Heights takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side.
Heights shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Orlov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights checks a leg kick.
Orlov drives through and clinches with Heights against the cage.
Orlov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heights in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Heights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov lands a head kick!
Heights shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Heights tries for a takedown but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heights has time to react.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov checks a leg kick nicely.
Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heights showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orlov with a body shot.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heights only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov connects with a nice looking jab.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Heights steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Orlov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heights counters with a takedown into side control.
Heights working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Orlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orlov is trying to stand up here but Heights is controlling him well.
Heights is keen to just control but Orlov is a slippery customer.
Orlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Orlov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Heights escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Heights!
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heights advances to full mount.
Heights can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orlov is looking to escape.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Heights has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heights wants to control the pace but Orlov is squirming around nicely.
Orlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heights fails with a takedown attempt.
Heights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Heights, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.
Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights looks for a takedown but Orlov sprawls well.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Orlov throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Heights. Heights gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Heights.
Heights is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heights throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Heights is in Orlov's guard.
Orlov wants to sweep here but Heights controlling him for the moment.
Seelow Heights has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heights has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.
Orlov has his foot on Heights's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heights works his way back into a safe position though.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heights postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov wants to stand and escape but Heights is having none of it.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heights is one step ahead there.
Orlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is working an open guard so Heights takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Orlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orlov takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Heights dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Heights's head and hops out.
Orlov lands with a cross.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Heights fails to land the takedown.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Heights moved out of range nicely.
Heights drives through with a takedown into Orlov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heights passes into side control.
Heights works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orlov is not content to let Heights control the position.
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Heights there.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Heights slows the pace down in half guard.
Orlov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orlov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Heights with that takedown attempt.
Heights avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Heights darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Heights into the cage.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlov swivels and escapes.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seelow Heights.
Heights shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heights's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Orlov lands a really nice looking cross but Heights seems unphased.
Heights shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Heights is just out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Heights's shoulder, as Heights tries to avoid the shot.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Seelow Heights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Heights shakes it off.
Heights throws the kick towards the body but Orlov avoids it.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heights.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights shoots in looking for a takedown but Orlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orlov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlov circles away.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Heights pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heights shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Heights closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heights's elbow.
Heights is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heights backwards.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heights tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Orlov.
Heights wants to take the fight to the mat but Orlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights blocks an uppercut.
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heights.
Orlov throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Heights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Heights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orlov.
Orlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heights on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Heights is rocked!
Orlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
Heights is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks.
Orlov fakes the leg kick and cracks Heights in the body.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orlov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaquon Jones (ranked 1406 p4p, 455 weight class) and Antonio Atunes (ranked 190 p4p, 69 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atunes smiles and moves away.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Atunes defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atunes stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atunes!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking to control Atunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is looking to control Atunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Atunes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Atunes!
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atunes's best efforts.
Atunes looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atunes is stalling in the full guard.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Atunes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Atunes has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atunes trying to control the pace.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Atunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Jaquon Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Atunes avoided it.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atunes misses with the combination.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Atunes misses the jab.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Jones feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Jones misses.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
No joy there for Atunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Antonio Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Jones scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones connects with the punch.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atunes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Jones moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Atunes has passed into half guard.
Atunes content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Atunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaquon Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Atunes misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones slips under a jab from Atunes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Atunes.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Jones throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
As Atunes backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Jones tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Atunes, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Atunes against the cage but Atunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Atunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Jones tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Atunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Jones clinches.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atunes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaquon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Antonio Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Jones jumps guard but Atunes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Atunes.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Atunes cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Atunes improves position.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Atunes.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Atunes digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Atunes presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes has Jones pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Atunes as the two fighters clinch.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Atunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Atunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atunes 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Atunes!
A victorious Antonio Atunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Archer (ranked 764 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 101 p4p, 176 weight class). Womba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas. Dubaku Womba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Womba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Womba avoids them all with ease.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Womba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Womba shoots in and bounces Archer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womba wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer wants to sweep here but Womba controlling him for the moment.
Archer pulls Womba in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Womba looking to control.
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer throwing strikes but missing.
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
Archer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Womba working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Womba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Womba.
Archer with a nice head shot there.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Womba tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Archer working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba is looking to reverse the position.
Womba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Womba prevents Archer from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is looking for a sweep.
Archer cracks Womba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Womba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Womba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Womba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Womba wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Womba is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Womba avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba gets full guard.
Kermit Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Archer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Womba has locked up a guillotine! Womba's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Archer is holding on here and Womba must be using up a lot of energy. Archer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Womba gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kermit Archer stepped up to the mic, saying 'The election is rigged.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Christophe (ranked 497 p4p, 992 weight class) and David King (ranked 75 p4p, 135 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christophe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shadows. King has chosen Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky as his entrance music. David King told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David King!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe has King up against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Christophe as the two fighters clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Christophe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Christophe.
Christophe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Christophe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a combination that misses
and Christophe counters with an inside leg kick.
King swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christophe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christophe loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Christophe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King cracks Christophe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christophe looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King stuffs the takedown.
King swings for the body but Christophe moves out of range.
King throws a jab when Christophe was well out of range.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Christophe misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christophe misses with a double jab.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
King connects with a right hand. Christophe shakes it off.
Christophe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christophe - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christophe. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe slips under a jab.
Christophe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from King as Christophe shoots in.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Christophe is just out of range.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a body shot
and Christophe counters with an outside leg kick.
Christophe keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christophe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christophe with a jab.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christophe.
Christophe slips a straight right by King.
King misses with a straight left.
King misses with a body punch
and Christophe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christophe misses with a two punch combination.
King throws a hook but Christophe blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King jabs Christophe right on the nose. Christophe blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King stuns Christophe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christophe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from King misses.
Christophe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christophe in his tracks.
Christophe throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King's coach down at Bone Breakerz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on King's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christophe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Christophe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David King dominated that round.
That's time! Christophe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christophe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King avoids the head kick by Christophe.
Christophe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christophe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King throws a hook but Christophe avoids it easily.
Christophe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christophe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Christophe tries a head kick but it misses.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe lands a lovely overhand right.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christophe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Christophe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King letting Christophe take a breather here.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Christophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King lands a left hand.
Christophe misses with a punch on the inside.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a big uppercut and Christophe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christophe looks OK. King waves Christophe back to his feet!
 Christophe is rocked!
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!
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Christophe is just out of range.
It looked like Christophe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Christophe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christophe lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe slips under a jab from King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christophe.
Christophe seems to have got his legs back now.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Christophe ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a body shot.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
David King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christophe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christophe closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christophe blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christophe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Christophe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christophe drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King breaks from the clinch.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Christophe ducks right into an uppercut from King.
King misses the jab.
Christophe throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Christophe throws a nice inside leg kick.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christophe tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Christophe avoids the body shot from King.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christophe tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Christophe is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Christophe misses with a head kick.
Christophe slips under a jab from King.
Christophe thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christophe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King loads up on a big right hand but Christophe slips the punch.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Christophe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christophe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King checks the leg kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christophe closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a nice right hand that sends Christophe toppling to the canvas! Christophe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can King finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Christophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like David King has been cut.
Christophe slips a jab from King.
Armand Christophe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King cracks Christophe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christophe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can King finish him?
King throws an overhand right that drops Christophe like a sack of potatoes! King dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David King!
David King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soviet Remnant (ranked 210 p4p, 171 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Blyad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: luv. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soviet Remnant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Remnant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blyad.
Blyad with a jab.
Blyad lands a nice shot to the body.
Blyad digs a good hook to Remnant's body.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
Remnant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blyad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Remnant's hands.
Blyad is looking to slow Remnant down with leg kicks.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and Remnant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remnant dips to his left and cracks Blyad with an uppercut!
Blyad lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Remnant to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad misses with an uppercut
enabling Remnant to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remnant checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Remnant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Remnant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Remnant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blyad.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Blyad misses the jab.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad is looking to chop away at Remnant's legs.
Remnant wants to clinch up but Blyad keeps it at a distance.
Blyad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Remnant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blyad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remnant moves in looking to clinch but Blyad pushes him off.
Remnant checks a low kick from Blyad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Remnant checks it
and Remnant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Remnant blocks the low kick.
Blyad misses with a left hand
and Remnant counters with a nice uppercut.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Remnant checks it
and Remnant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad scores with a one two! Remnant had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad scores with a leg kick.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blyad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Remnant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remnant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant throws a big counter combination but Blyad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Remnant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Remnant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Remnant moves out of range of the leg kick from Blyad.
Remnant looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Remnant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Remnant throws a right hand that misses
and Blyad counters with a right hand to the body.
Remnant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Remnant throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad scores with a jab. Remnant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Remnant connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and Remnant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blyad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Remnant throws a front kick aimed at Blyad's knee but Blyad avoids it well.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Blyad. That snapped Remnant's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad throws a right hand that Remnant ducks under and follows up with a left that Remnant also avoids with ease.
Remnant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Blyad does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a kick to the body.
Remnant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Remnant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Remnant lands a glancing blow to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
Blyad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Remnant's sensitive parts.
Remnant misses with a straight left.
Remnant clinches with his opponent.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Remnant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Remnant misses.
Remnant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blyads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad works Remnant's body with a nice hook.
Remnant tries to clinch up but Blyad circles away and keeps his distance.
Remnant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Remnant throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Remnant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remnant throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Remnant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Remnant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blyad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Remnant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Remnant.
Remnant walks into a stiff left hand from Blyad.
Blyad lands a leg kick that knocks Remnant off balance momentarily.
Blyad misses with a right hand
enabling Remnant to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remnant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blyad lands a glancing blow to the side of Remnant's head.
Blyad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad tries a low kick but Remnant avoids it.
Remnant lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Remnant lands with a slapping head kick.
Remnant doesn't manage to clinch there - Blyad circles away.
Remnant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Remnant has time to react.
Remnant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Remnant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blyad.
Blyad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Blyad connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant closes the distance and pushes Blyad back into the cage.
Remnant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blyads head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remnant.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lands a shot to the body.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remnant misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remnant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blyad lands a shoulder strike.
Remnant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remnant working hard to break the clinch.
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remnant moves away.
Remnant tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Blyad lands.
Blyad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blyad lands with a nice body punch.
Remnant takes one to the chin there.
Remnant fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Remnant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Remnant.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Remnant.
Blyad has a couple of punches blocked by Remnant.
Remnant wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
Remnant gets through Blyad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyad.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remnant.
A body shot lands from Blyad.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Remnant.
Remnant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by Blyad.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by Blyad.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Blyad.
Blyad lands a body punch.
Blyad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remnant swings wildly with an uppercut but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
Blyad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Remnant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blyad lands a body shot.
Blyad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blyad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blyad.
Blyad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Remnant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blyad can turn it around.
Remnant tries a body shot but Blyad blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blyad.
Remnant misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant lands a right hand.
Blyad can't find room to land a body shot as Remnant controls the action.
Remnant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Blyad.
Remnant wants to get back to striking at distance but Blyad won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Remnant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soviet Remnant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donk. Blyad catches Remnant right on the button with a cross.
Remnant 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.
Remnant checks a leg kick.
Remnant scores with a hook to the body. Blyad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Remnant blocks the low kick.
Remnant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blyad circles away quickly and effectively.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Blyad cracks Remnant with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant moves out of range of the strikes.
Remnant throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Remnant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blyad.
Remnant misses with a series of wild punches.
Blyad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blyad.
Remnant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Remnant is looking to score with low kicks.
Blyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blyad thumps Remnant with a low kick.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remnant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blyad thumps Remnant with a low kick.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Remnant.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Remnant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blyad jabs at Remnant's body.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad throws a leg kick which misses Remnant's front leg but catches the back leg as Remnant tries to avoid it.
Blyad scores with a punch to the head.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Remnant slips a straight right by Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Remnant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remnant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Blyad, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Blyad.
Blyad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Remnant. Remnant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Remnant.
A bone on bone clash there as Remnant blocks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blyad.
Remnant has managed to clinch.
Blyad digs a right hand into Remnant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Remnant's gas tank.
Remnant misses with some punches.
Ay Blyad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Remnant fails to land.
Remnant is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
Blyad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remnant struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyad controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Blyad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remnant is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
Blyad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Remnants head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Remnant backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad gets through Remnant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blyad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
Blyad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blyad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow.
Remnant working aggressively here.
Remnant breaks the clinch.
Remnant checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Remnant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blyad connects with a crisp jab.
Blyad's corner calls for a 1-2. Blyad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Remnant throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad throws a right and a left that Remnant avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Blyad. That snapped Remnant's head back.
Blyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Remnant. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blyad 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ay Blyad!
A victorious Ay Blyad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 570 p4p, 436 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 86 p4p, 66 weight class). McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alborz Mumu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alborz Mumu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Mumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mumu checks a leg kick.
McGuire forces Mumu back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mumu backwards.
Mumu lands with a light punch inside.
Mumu is working McGuire over against the cage.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Mumu digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
A hook to the body from Mumu.
Mumu pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mumu.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Mumu gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Mumu misses with a knee to the head.
Mumu is working McGuire over against the cage.
Mumu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mumu lands an uppercut.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mumu is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mumu misses with some punches.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumu.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu misses with a knee strike.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Good body shot from Mumu.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mumu works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Mumu has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mumu lands a right hand.
McGuire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mumu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mumu looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Mumu defends easily.
Mumu is stalling in the full guard.
Mumu continues to stall.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu has managed to clinch.
Mumu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumu.
A short right from Mumu.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Mumu tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
Mumu tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
McGuire is working Mumu over against the cage.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
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!
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mumu is keeping busy.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mumu avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mumu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Mumu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mumu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is rocked!
Mumu dips a shoulder and cracks McGuire with a mighty uppercut! McGuire falls back against the cage and Mumu unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuire is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mumu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Al Balushi (ranked 36 p4p, 81 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaid Al Balushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi clinches.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Al Balushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Al Balushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Al Balushi.
Myers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Balushi walks away with a smile on his face. Myers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Myers in the body.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Myers manages to circle out of the way.
Myers moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers thuds his right hand into Al Balushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Myers misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Myers saw that one coming.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Myers's knee but Myers avoids it well.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers lands a jab to Al Balushi's midsection.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myers 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Myers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Myers misses with a hook
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
Myers throws a fast counter high kick but Al Balushi manages to duck under it in time.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Myers catches Al Balushi right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Balushi as he connects with a hook.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myers counters with a straight right hand.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Balushi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Myers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Balushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myers on the side of the head.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Balushi scores with a push kick.
Myers swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Myers looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Myers saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Balushi walks into a jab.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi tried to score with a low kick but Myers checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Myers avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Myers misses.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Myers checks it
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Myers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myers. That did some damage!
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Myers moved away.
Myers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Balushi tries to counter by clinching up but Myers breaks away and moves out of range.
Myers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Al Balushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Al Balushi.
Myers tries to work over Al Balushi's front leg with a kick but Al Balushi checks it.
A quick step to the side and Al Balushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Balushi throws a series of strikes that have Myers backpedaling.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Al Balushi ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Balushi delivers a nice body kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Myers is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Myers avoids the body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A short right from Myers.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Al Balushi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a body shot from Myers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Al Balushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Myers.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Myers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi slows down the pace here.
Al Balushi managing to block the knees to the body from Myers.
A bit of stalling here from Al Balushi.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Balushi backwards.
Good body shot from Myers.
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 Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Myers off balance momentarily.
Myers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myers misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi looks to throw a body kick
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Nice cross by Al Balushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myers.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myers walks into a stiff left hand from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Myers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Al Balushi! Myers lets Al Balushi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Myers 's knee.
Al Balushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
and Myers counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Al Balushi! He's just covering up as Myers starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cornelius Myers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 71 p4p, 153 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalski.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopkins thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Hopkins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Kowalski throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Kowalski only half commits.
Kowalski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Hopkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins drops Kowalski with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hopkins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Hopkins!
Giuseppe Hopkins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 250 p4p, 445 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 38 p4p, 67 weight class). Kuwabara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuwabara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara manages to get full guard.
Kuwabara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stark has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuwabara is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuwabara to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kuwabara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuwabara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark!
Stark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuwabara some visible discomfort.
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuwabara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kuwabara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuwabara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
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 Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Kuwabara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark shoots in but Kuwabara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kuwabara on that attempt.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Stark moves away
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuwabara!
Stark lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuwabara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuwabara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Kuwabara gets full guard.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuwabara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuwabara has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Stark in his guard.
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuwabara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuwabara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwabara can do to turn this around?
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 16 p4p, 70 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Stalinovich comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. Joseph Stalinovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valentin Taneyev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taneyev wants to clinch but Stalinovich slips to the side
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev jabs at Stalinovich's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Taneyev's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Taneyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taneyev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taneyev prevents a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taneyev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stalinovich misses.
Taneyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stalinovich lands a big head kick that sends Taneyev tumbling to the mat! Stalinovich takes a step backwards and waves Taneyev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taneyev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taneyev, as that shot connected.
Taneyev throws a lazy right hand but Stalinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalinovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taneyev misses with a hook
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovich is just out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taneyev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Taneyev misses
and Stalinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taneyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stalinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Stalinovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Taneyev is in trouble here! Stalinovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich retains his light heavyweight title!
Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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