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HFC 124 - Randleman vs Krylov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Demuss (ranked 5637 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 622 p4p, 248 weight class). Demuss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Marley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Demuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demuss with the inside leg kick.
Demuss throws a solid leg kick but Marley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demuss.
Demuss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demuss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Demuss keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley is trying to break free.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Demuss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley has had enough of the clinch but Demuss keeps him there for the moment.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley breaks the clinch.
Marley staying out of range there.
Demuss avoids the head kick by Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Demuss lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demuss moves away.
Demuss thinks about countering with a body kick.
Demuss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marley quickly recovers to half guard.
Marley kicks off Demuss and gets to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Demuss
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Demuss just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demuss throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Demuss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demuss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demuss swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demuss circles away quickly and effectively.
Jake Demuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demuss tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance.
Demuss misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demuss.
Marley tries to clinch up but Demuss circles away and keeps his distance.
Demuss avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley 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.
Demuss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Demuss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Demuss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Demuss misses with a kick to the body
and Demuss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demuss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Demuss quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Demuss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demuss needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
Demuss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley.
Demuss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Marley throws a right hand that Demuss ducks under and follows up with a left that Demuss also avoids with ease.
Demuss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Demuss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demuss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demuss slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Demuss 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 Marley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marley feints and then cracks Demuss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demuss down.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demuss cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demuss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demuss somewhat.
Demuss throws a lazy head kick
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demuss blocks a head kick by Marley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Demuss.
Marley misses with a double jab.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Demuss moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss'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.
Demuss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marley lands a left and a right that send Demuss crashing to the mat, dazed. Marley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Demuss is rocked!
Marley clinches with his opponent.
Oh Demuss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Demuss seems to have got his legs back now.
Demuss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rakeem Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demuss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Demuss takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Marley cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rakeem Marley!
An out of breath Rakeem Marley 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 1712 p4p, 3738 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 253 p4p, 487 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Say Jack - Andre Nickatina. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shavers.
Shavers closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Shavers toppling to the canvas! Shavers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shavers misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones digs a good hook to Shavers's body.
Shavers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shavers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Shavers is rocked!
Shavers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Shavers stumbling back into the cage.
Shavers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shavers looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shavers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shavers looks to clinch but Jones throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shavers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ed Jones!
After the fight, Ed Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jomoney (ranked 1511 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Benny Figg (ranked 207 p4p, 282 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Figg's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive. Ivan Jomoney looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Figg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney misses with a right hand
and Figg counters with a straight right hand.
Figg misses with a head kick.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jomoney cracks Figg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jomoney blocks a head kick by Figg.
Figg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Figg lands with a hook. Jomoney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Figg throws a head kick that misses
so Jomoney counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jomoney stands up over Figg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figg has control of Jomoney's left arm, preventing Jomoney from doing any damage.
Jomoney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jomoney has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney throws a strike but Figg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jomoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jomoney tries to get out of the position.
Figg stays in close to Jomoney's body and controls the position.
Figg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Figg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Figg looking to pass the guard.
Figg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Figg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jomoney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Figg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney keeping full guard, as Figg tries to pass.
Figg wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Figg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figg slips a jab from Jomoney.
Figg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jomoney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Figg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benny Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Figg throws a shot to the body.
Figg misses the jab.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jomoney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jomoney throws a right hand that Figg ducks under and follows up with a left that Figg also avoids with ease.
Figg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Figg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Figg throws a series of punches but Jomoney moves out of range.
Figg throws a front kick that sends Jomoney stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jomoney!
Figg connects with a looping right hand.
Figg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jomoney to score with a decent uppercut.
Figg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jomoney.
Figg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Figg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jomoney is rocked!
Figg works the jab nicely.
Oh Jomoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Figg lands a glancing blow to the side of Jomoney's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Figg dominated that round.
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.
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figg.
Jomoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Jomoney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figg.
It looked like Jomoney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jomoney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Figgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jomoney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figg finds it's way round the side to connect with Jomoney's head.
Figg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figg thumps Jomoney with a low kick.
Jomoney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figg did well to prevent Jomoney getting side control.
Jomoney is nestled in close to Figg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jomoney is working away from the top position though.
Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figg keeps working.
Figg wants to control but Jomoney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivan Jomoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jomoney is trying to control the action in half guard but Figg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jomoney is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg is trying is best to control the position here.
Jomoney working Figg over with strikes.
Jomoney with the ground and pound but Figg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Figg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jomoney throws an elbow that misses. Figg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jomoney's guard. Nice move by Figg!
Jomoney keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully.
Figg controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Figg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to control from the top but Jomoney keeps moving.
Figg is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Figg trying to control but Jomoney is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney throws a body punch but Figg moves out of range.
Jomoney blocks a head kick by Figg.
Figg jabs Jomoney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jomoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
A shot to the liver by Jomoney. Beautiful body shot.
Figg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jomoney.
Figg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Jomoney moves out of range easily.
Jomoney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Figg.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jomoney.
A left lands for Figg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jomoney.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Figg lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Figg.
Jomoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jomoney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jomoney uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Figg has time to react.
A big left from Jomoney misses.
Figg just misses with a punch to the body.
Figg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jomoney.
Figg takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Jomoney misses.
Nice shot lands for Jomoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Figg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Figg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jomoney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Figg.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Figg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jomoney content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Figg has locked up a guillotine! Figg's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jomoney is holding on here and Figg must be using up a lot of energy. Jomoney has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Figg gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Figg!
During a confident post fight interview, Benny Figg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 479 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Nou Hematopoye (ranked 59 p4p, 175 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nou Hematopoye was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nou Hematopoye!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hematopoye is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
Check out the look on Catch Wrestler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hematopoye is looking to reverse the position.
Catch Wrestler throws an elbow but Hematopoye slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hematopoye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Catch Wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hematopoye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler looks to land a strike but Hematopoye avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hematopoye wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catch Wrestler defends it easily.
Hematopoye keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of digs.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Hematopoye is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Hematopoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catch Wrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hematopoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye throwing strikes from guard but Catch Wrestler blocks nicely.
Hematopoye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catch Wrestler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hematopoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hematopoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catch Wrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Hematopoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hematopoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler has control of Hematopoye's left arm, preventing Hematopoye from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hematopoye defends it easily.
Catch Wrestler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hematopoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
Catch Wrestler has control of Hematopoye's left arm, preventing Hematopoye from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler is trying to hold Hematopoye in close to prevent damage but Hematopoye has managed to pass into half guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Hematopoye postures up.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hematopoye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Hematopoye tries to pass to full mount but Catch Wrestler defends it.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catch Wrestler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler controlling Hematopoye's posture.
Hematopoye lands a couple of digs.
Catch Wrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Hematopoye is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hematopoye stacks Catch Wrestler 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 Hematopoye!
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 Bjj Catch Wrestler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Catch Wrestler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice hook to Hematopoye's body. Hematopoye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hematopoye throws a lazy uppercut
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hematopoye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catch Wrestler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hematopoye sprawls and moves away.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab. Hematopoye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Catch Wrestler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hematopoye tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Catch Wrestler is in Hematopoye's guard.
Hematopoye keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
Catch Wrestler landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler is working Hematopoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hematopoye is looking for a triangle but Catch Wrestler pushes his legs off easily.
Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura but Hematopoye is defending well.
Hematopoye trying to control here.
Catch Wrestler slips a nice elbow through Hematopoye's hands, connecting with Hematopoye's forehead.
Hematopoye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Catch Wrestler is thwarting Hematopoye's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is nestled in close to Hematopoye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Catch Wrestler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Catch Wrestler lands a big elbow.
Catch Wrestler with the ground and pound from mount.
Catch Wrestler tries to control but Hematopoye wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler is landing with some decent strikes but Hematopoye is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hematopoye has worked his arm free - good work by Hematopoye!
Hematopoye is looking to regain half guard here but Catch Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Catch Wrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hematopoye regains half guard.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hematopoye gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler working some strikes from top position.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hematopoye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Hematopoye to sweep him here.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hematopoye is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hematopoye can do to turn this around?
Hematopoye controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Catch Wrestler scores with a takedown into Hematopoye's guard.
Catch Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hematopoye has momentary wrist control but Catch Wrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
Catch Wrestler works over Hematopoye with some ground and pound from guard.
Catch Wrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye stopping the sweep attempt from Catch Wrestler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hematopoye uses it to pass to side control.
Catch Wrestler sneaks back into half guard.
Catch Wrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Hematopoye pushes his legs off easily.
Hematopoye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hematopoye's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Catch Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hematopoye manages to get himself to full guard.
Hematopoye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hematopoye escapes and throws Catch Wrestler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
Hematopoye cracks Catch Wrestler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Catch Wrestler taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hematopoye working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Catch Wrestler is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep but Hematopoye has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Hematopoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hematopoye lands a big elbow.
Hematopoye lands with some strikes.
Catch Wrestler is trying desperately to improve position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Hematopoye is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catch Wrestler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye really dominated that round.
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.
Hematopoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catch Wrestler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hematopoye is fending him off so far but Catch Wrestler persists. Nope, Hematopoye circles away and we're back to standing.
Catch Wrestler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hematopoye back to the cage. Catch Wrestler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hematopoye's half guard.
Hematopoye tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hematopoye actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Hematopoye defends the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hematopoye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hematopoye is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hematopoye has escaped and now he's on top!
Catch Wrestler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Hematopoye defending well.
Hematopoye is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from half guard but Hematopoye is working away.
Catch Wrestler prevents Hematopoye from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hematopoye defends it well.
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard but Hematopoye defending well.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hematopoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Catch Wrestler pulls his head out easily.
Hematopoye trying to control here.
Hematopoye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Hematopoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four 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.
Catch Wrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler is nestled in close to Hematopoye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hematopoye tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Hematopoye is defending well.
Hematopoye is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hematopoye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hematopoye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler had his way with Nou Hematopoye in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Hematopoye sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hematopoye is trying to push Catch Wrestler away but Catch Wrestler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with an uppercut but Hematopoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hematopoye prevents a body shot from Catch Wrestler.
Hematopoye lands a body punch.
Hematopoye jumps guard and drags Catch Wrestler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hematopoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is posturing up here but Hematopoye has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Catch Wrestler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Catch Wrestler has to tap! Slick submission there by Hematopoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nou Hematopoye!
Nou Hematopoye is the new featherweight champion!
Nou Hematopoye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearn (ranked 881 p4p, 379 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 122 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hearn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Professor X - Dave. Thomas Hearn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearn walks into a jab.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Izmaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearn.
Izmaylov throws a series of punches but Hearn avoids them all with ease.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Hearn avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Hearn.
Hearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Izmaylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearn checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws a shot to the body.
Hearn blocks the body kick.
Hearn throwing a counter right hand but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Izmaylov misses the target.
Hearn blocks a low kick nicely.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearn slips under a jab.
Izmaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Hearn moves out of range easily.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hearn finds it's way through Izmaylov's defenses.
Izmaylov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Izmaylov 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.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearn tries a low kick but Izmaylov avoids it.
Hearn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izmaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hearn scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Izmaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izmaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izmaylov. Izmaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Hearn.
Hearn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Izmaylov tries to score with a low kick but Hearn moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hearn.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov lands with a straight right. Hearn didn't see that one coming.
Hearn connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izmaylov. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
As Izmaylov backs away, Hearn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Hearn checks it.
Izmaylov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hearn misses its target.
Izmaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izmaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Izmaylov.
It looked like Hearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izmaylov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Hearn drops his shoulder and cracks Izmaylov with a huge uppercut! Izmaylov goes down! Can Hearn finish him?
Izmaylov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn stands and steps away. Izmaylov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearn finish him?
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Izmaylov thinking.
Hearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Hearn.
Izmaylov throws a low kick, looking for Hearn's leg but Hearn calmly moves out of range.
Hearn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Izmaylov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov throws a solid leg kick but Hearn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hearn throws a counter high kick but Izmaylov was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Potemkin Izmaylov 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.
Izmaylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Izmaylov's knee but Izmaylov avoids it well.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearn lands a jab to the head.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hearn misses.
A low kick lands for Hearn.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Izmaylov is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.
Izmaylov walks into a straight right hand from Hearn.
Hearn cracks Izmaylov with a big right hand and Izmaylov goes down!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmaylov trying to control the position.
Hearn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Izmaylov, up you get!
Hearn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas Hearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Izmaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearn checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izmaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izmaylov lands a nice hook to Hearn's body. Hearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn misses with an uppercut.
Izmaylov looks to throw the jab but Hearn is out of range.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick which misses Hearn's front leg but catches the back leg as Hearn tries to avoid it.
Izmaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Nice shot lands for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Izmaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn scores with a decent looking hook.
Hearn moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izmaylov swinging wildly here.
Hearn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Izmaylov.
A low kick lands for Hearn.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearn misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hearn if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn misses with a left hand
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hearn. That did some damage!
Hearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izmaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izmaylov.
Hearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Izmaylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hearn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Hearn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izmaylov jabs at Hearn's body.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hearn.
Nice body kick there by Izmaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hearn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses
and Izmaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hearn slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn lands with a good body shot.
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Izmaylov tries to land a leg kick but Hearn saw it coming and moves away.
Hearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hearn throws a big shot that misses.
Hearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Izmaylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hearn thinking.
Izmaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hearn is out of range and Izmaylov settles back down.
Hearn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izmaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hearn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izmaylov.
Hearn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Izmaylov misses
and Hearn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a head kick. Hearn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
Hearn slips a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hearn blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Hearn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Izmaylov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Hearn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn tried to counter with a leg kick but Izmaylov avoided it.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Hearn throws a leg kick which misses Izmaylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Izmaylov tries to avoid it.
Hearn tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov unleashes a big counter combination but Hearn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hearn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hearn connects with a jab.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov misses with a hook.
Hearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov thumps Hearn with a low kick.
Izmaylov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hearn moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Hearn is looking for a counter combo.
Hearn motions for Izmaylov to come forward. Hearn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov jabs at Hearn's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hearn checks a leg kick.
Izmaylov digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Izmaylov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potemkin Izmaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Izmaylov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 267 p4p, 943 weight class) and Blackout Mane (ranked 40 p4p, 131 weight class). Seran comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 10 - 0 |
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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Blackout Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seran doesn't seem phased though.
Seran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mane.
Mane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a leg kick.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seran.
Mane jumps guard but Seran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seran misses with a body punch.
Seran lands with a right to the head.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mane is trying to pull guard but Seran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blackout Mane.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Mane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mane takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane tries to stall but Seran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Mane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seran uses from the top position.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
Seran wants to stand but Mane is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mane wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Seran looking to pass the guard.
Mane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seran defends well.
Seran postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully.
Mane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mane keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Seran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mane.
Seran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mane fails with a takedown attempt.
Seran moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a nice uppercut.
Mane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mane tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran gets through Mane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mane can turn it around.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Mane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Mane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mane lands a glancing blow to the side of Seran's head.
Mane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seran slips a jab from Mane.
Seran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mane is in Seran's guard.
Seran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mane is aware though and is defending well.
Mane tries to free his leg and advance position but Seran is retaining full guard.
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mane's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olyn Seran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seran lands a hook that snaps the head of Mane backwards.
Mane is rocked!
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Seran finish him?
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mane.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Mane.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with some punches.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Mane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran working aggressively here.
Seran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
Seran working aggressively here.
Mane seems to have recovered his senses.
Mane fails to pull guard.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran scores with a shot to the side of Mane's head.
Seran creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mane drops to his knees and Seran pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 514 p4p, 253 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 76 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Higgins lands with a hook. Phoenix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Higgins misses.
We've been told by Phoenix's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phoenix's hands.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Higgins lands a jab.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins misses the jab.
Phoenix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Higgins with the inside leg kick.
Higgins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Phoenix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix checks a low kick from Higgins.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Phoenix does it's job there.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Higgins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Higgins lands with a nice body punch.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.
Higgins throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it 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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins throws a body punch but Phoenix moves out of range.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins misses with a left hand
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phoenix lands with an overhand left.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins lands with a right hand.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Higgins throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix cracks Higgins with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix misses with a hook.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws a series of strikes that have Higgins backpedaling.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phoenix momentarily.
Higgins throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins is looking to slow Phoenix down with leg kicks.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Phoenix.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Higgins.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Higgins walks into a straight right hand from Phoenix.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phoenix lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Higgins slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Higgins.
A punch lands to the side of Phoenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Higgins back to the cage. Phoenix follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Phoenix feints a jab promting Higgins to slip. Phoenix then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Higgins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Higgins.
Phoenix takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Phoenix misses the jab.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Higgins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Phoenix misses
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix digs a good body shot into Higgins's ribs.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins misses with a shot to the body
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Phoenix finds it's target.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Higgins cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Phoenix.
Well Phoenix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 191 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Lord Vehk (ranked 24 p4p, 278 weight class). De Minaur comes into the arena with Seek and Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Vehk has chosen Morrowind 2047 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lord Vehk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vehk feints the counter takedown.
Vehk moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
De Minaur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 It looks like Lord Vehk has been cut.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Vehk avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur wants to land a leg kick but Vehk is out of range.
Vehk needs to keep his hands up - De Minaur had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick from De Minaur, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vehk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Minaur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vehk is looking to stand up but De Minaur won't let him.
Vehk stopping the sweep attempt from De Minaur.
Vehk wants to get up but he can't break De Minaur's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Minaur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vehk is one step ahead there.
Vehk trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Minaur's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vehk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vehk seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vehk wants to stand but his hand is trapped. De Minaur uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
De Minaur has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vehk has passed into side control.
De Minaur gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vehk wants to stand up but De Minaur has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vehk wants to stand up but De Minaur manages to regain full guard.
Vehk won't allow De Minaur to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vehk feints the counter takedown.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Vehk checks a leg kick.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Vehk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Minaur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vehk is able to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vehk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vehk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vehk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Minaur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vehk checks it well.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur throws a hook but Vehk blocks it.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vehk can do to turn this around?
Vehk slips under a jab from De Minaur.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
De Minaur misses with a low kick as Vehk jumps back.
Rod De Minaur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vehk moves away.
Vehk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
De Minaur takes a swing at Vehk's ribcage but misses.
And Vehk tries to counter it with a takedown but De Minaur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Minaur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Minaur is controlling Vehk's posture.
Vehk stopping the sweep attempt from De Minaur.
Vehk trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Minaur's guard.
De Minaur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vehk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Minaur trying to get back to full guard but Vehk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lord Vehk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur is trying desperately to improve position.
Vehk is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
De Minaur tries to hold on but Vehk postures up.
Vehk tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Minaur regains half guard.
It looks like Vehk is going to stand back up.
De Minaur trying to control but Vehk postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Minaur tries to roll over but Vehk keeps him under control.
De Minaur is looking to control Vehk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Minaur avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vehk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vehk feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Vehk moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vehk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
And Vehk tries to counter it with a takedown but De Minaur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Vehk moved out of range nicely.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Vehk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Minaur scores with a shot to the body.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
And Vehk tries to counter it with a takedown but De Minaur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vehk was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
De Minaur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur looks for the body kick but Vehk saw that one coming.
Vehk with the counter takedown but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur cracks Vehk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vehk moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
Vehk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vehk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vehk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Vehk avoids the punch easily.
And Vehk tries to counter it with a takedown but De Minaur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from De Minaur tenderised Vehk's leg. Vehk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vehk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vehk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
De Minaur connects with a right hand. Vehk shakes it off.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vehk moves away.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vehk was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
Vehk slips under a jab.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
Vehk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rod De Minaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vehk manages to avoid it.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from De Minaur lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vehk staying out of range there.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
Vehk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Vehk is just out of range.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Vehk avoids a kick to the body.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Minaur's corner calls for a 1-2. De Minaur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Vehk avoids the punch easily.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vehk moves away.
Vehk feints the counter takedown.
De Minaur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vehk manages to avoid it.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur tries to work over Vehk's front leg with a kick but Vehk checks it.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Minaur defends it well.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
De Minaur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vehk was well out of range. Poor timing from De Minaur.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Vehk does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vehk tries to stand but De Minaur is controlling from the bottom.
Lord Vehk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vehk with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Minaur, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
After winning the bout, Rod De Minaur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 549 p4p, 724 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 79 p4p, 97 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Vice. Stardust has chosen Starman as his entrance music. Ziggy Stardust 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws a leg kick
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vice's head.
Stardust misses the jab.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Vice.
Vice motions for Stardust to come forward. Vice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vice ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Vice throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stardust throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice throws a lazy right hand but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vice throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Vice slips under a jab.
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Vice misses the target.
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Vice seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Vice counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stardust's knee momentarily.
Stardust throws a low kick but Vice avoids it.
Vice walks into a stiff left hand from Stardust.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stardust 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 Vice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Vice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stardust misses the body punch
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Stardust connects with a single shot there.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Vice is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
Vice with a nice calf kick.
Stardust misses with a body shot
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stardust throws a hook but Vice avoids it easily.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vice slips a straight right by Stardust.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Vice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stardust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
A leg kick checked by Vice.
Stardust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Vice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust is looking to slow Vice down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice scores with a shot to the body.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust lands with a shot to the body.
Vice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Vice blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stardust. Those never looked like landing.
Stardust is looking to slow Vice down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Stardust.
A short left from Stardust.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stardust as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stardust fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stardust.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust tries to work over Vice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stardust throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stardust misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust prevents a body shot from Vice.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stardust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stardust wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stardust.
Stardust looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice has a couple of punches blocked by Stardust.
Stardust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
Stardust tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stardust.
Vice throws a low kick, looking for Stardust's leg but Stardust calmly moves out of range.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vice checks it well.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Vice.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust blocks a low kick nicely.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Vice moves away and avoids it.
Stardust lands an overhand right.
Stardust connects with a right hand. Vice shakes it off.
Stardust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Stardust thuds a left hand into Vice's body.
Vice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vice's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Stardust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust throws a body shot but no joy.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vice counters with a crisp one two that drops Stardust! Vice thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stardust to his feet! Stardust is in big trouble!
Stardust is rocked!
Stardust shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stardust is still on wobbly legs! Can Vice finish him?
Vice tries to clinch but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws a leg kick
and Vice counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stardust is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miami Vice!
Our winner, Miami Vice, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 106 p4p, 142 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 17 p4p, 21 weight class). Randleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Krylov has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman misses with a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman lands a nice looking body kick.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Krylov throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krylov misses with a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Randleman.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Randleman throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Randleman staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with a three punch combo that has Randleman backing up. Randleman nods at Krylov to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman thows a leg kick but Krylov checks it
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Randleman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Randleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman slips a jab from Krylov.
Randleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Krylov backs away, Randleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randleman throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Krylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov'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.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randleman lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a double jab.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Randleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Randleman misses with a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a body kick.
Randleman looks to land a body kick but Krylov moved away.
Krylov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krylov.
Krylov ducks right into an uppercut from Randleman.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Krylov backs away, Randleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krylov throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Krylov moves out of range as Randleman throws a body kick.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randleman's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
Randleman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krylov scores with a body shot.
Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randleman, as that shot connected.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov stalks Randleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Randleman's face. Randleman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Randy Randleman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Randleman throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Krylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Randleman blocks a leg kick.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Krylov misses with a low kick.
Randleman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Randleman jabs at Krylov's body.
Krylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randleman.
Randleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Randleman blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Krylov misses.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boris Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a body shot.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
Krylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
A little jabbing left from Krylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Krylov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The cut above Boris Krylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch combination from Krylov misses.
Krylov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krylov duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Randleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krylov.
Krylov is looking to chop away at Randleman's legs.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Krylov throws a hook but Randleman blocks it.
Randleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krylov counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a series of strikes. Randleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randleman stuns Krylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randleman walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman connects with a looping right hand.
Boris Krylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Krylov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boris Krylov just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krylov throws a sloppy head kick and Randleman moves out of range easily.
Krylov misses with a few strikes there.
Krylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krylov connects with a jab.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman scores with a nice strike.
Randleman cracks Krylov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Krylov falls backwards against the cage. Randleman follows up with more strikes that drop Krylov to his knees. Randleman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Krylov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Randy Randleman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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