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LAFC 420 Frenzy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramzan Magomedov (ranked 4479 p4p, 6165 weight class) and Hebrew Noah (ranked 153 p4p, 174 weight class). Hebrew Noah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramzan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hebrew Noah!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Noah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noah is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Magomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noah is defending well.
Magomedov has clasped his hands together around Noah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Noah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noah, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov stands up and beckons Noah to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Ramzan Magomedov has been cut.
Noah connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Noah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Noah is working an open guard so Magomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Noah scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Noah's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magomedov postures up in Noah's guard and throws a big left but Noah blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Noah for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noah lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Noah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hebrew Noah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Noah up against the cage.
Magomedov has Noah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Noah tumbling to the mat - Magomedov dives into Noah's guard.
Noah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magomedov is now in half guard.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Noah defends it.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Noah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramzan Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Noah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Noah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Noah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Noah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Noah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noah scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Noah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramzan Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Noah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramzan Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noah. Noah obviously looking to wear him down.
Noah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noah feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Magomedov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hebrew Noah!
A victorious Hebrew Noah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lazik (ranked 4885 p4p, 5200 weight class) and Tadeo El Monstro (ranked 93 p4p, 163 weight class). Tadeo El Monstro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lazik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadeo El Monstro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazik or perhaps it was just good defense by El Monstro, which made it look bad.
El Monstro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazik clinches.
Lazik struggles to land a body shot inside as El Monstro controls his hands.
Lazik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Monstro's elbow.
Lazik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from El Monstro.
Lazik misses with some punches.
El Monstro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from El Monstro. Those never looked like landing.
El Monstro lands a big head kick that sends Lazik tumbling to the mat! El Monstro takes a step backwards and waves Lazik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Monstro dodges the punch combination from Lazik.
El Monstro drops Lazik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lazik looks back up at him and smiles so El Monstro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lazik is rocked!
El Monstro grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lazik takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! El Monstro cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadeo El Monstro!
Tadeo El Monstro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 3900 p4p, 5925 weight class) and Bobby Bashir (ranked 135 p4p, 97 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Bobby Bashir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane throws a leg kick but Bashir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 It looks like Bobby Bashir has been cut.
Bashir trying to control but Deane postures up.
Deane content to control rather than advance.
Bashir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deane pulls his head out easily.
Bashir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deane winds up and cracks Bashir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Bobby Bashir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Bashir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane!
An out of breath Calvin Deane 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 Bruce Banger (ranked 5155 p4p, 24164 weight class) and Doug Williams (ranked 563 p4p, 713 weight class). Bruce Banger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banger finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
It looks like Doug Williams has been cut.
Banger tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banger with a body shot.
Banger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Banger catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banger throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Banger sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Banger is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Banger finish him?
Banger moves in close and cracks Williams with a massive right hand! Williams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Banger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banger!
Bruce Banger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Vibroni (ranked 6628 p4p, 25216 weight class) and Buford BoDean (ranked 184 p4p, 211 weight class). Buford BoDean 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Vibroni !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buford BoDean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BoDean forces Vibroni back against the cage and clinches.
BoDean can't break the clinch.
Vibroni wants a takedown but no success here.
BoDean's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vibroni breaks the clinch.
BoDean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vibroni feinted with a counter takedown.
BoDean fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Vibroni with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BoDean swats away the attempt to clinch by Vibroni .
Vibroni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BoDean's waist but BoDean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vibroni off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vibroni . That's going to take a lot out of him.
BoDean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vibroni , pushing him back against the cage.
Vibroni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vibroni stuffs the takedown attempt from BoDean. BoDean gets slowly back to his feet.
Vibroni shoots in but BoDean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BoDean darts in looking for a takedown but Vibroni gets double underhooks and turns BoDean into the cage.
Vibroni throws a big counter combination but BoDean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vibroni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and BoDean releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BoDean dodges the punch combination from Vibroni .
BoDean misses with a takedown attempt - Vibroni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vibroni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vibroni looks to clinch
and BoDean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BoDean clinches up with Vibroni and pushes him back against the cage.
BoDean has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vibroni is trying to keep an underhook but BoDean manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vibroni tries to push off, looking to stand up, but BoDean manages to move to mount!
Vibroni is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BoDean avoids the attempt from Vibroni to control.
Vibroni is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
BoDean throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vibroni because BoDean loaded up on that one.
BoDean is working for a guillotine from mount but Vibroni frees his head quite easily.
Vibroni is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vibroni is working hard here to advance position.
BoDean misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
BoDean jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vibroni is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vibroni and BoDean has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
BoDean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vibroni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vibroni is trying to work for a sweep but BoDean has mounted him!
BoDean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BoDean trying to control but Vibroni is having none of it.
Vibroni wants to control but BoDean is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by BoDean there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buford BoDean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
BoDean looks for a takedown but Vibroni sprawls well.
Vibroni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
BoDean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BoDean wants to control but Vibroni postures up.
BoDean is not content to let Vibroni control the position.
BoDean gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vibroni is stalling here. BoDean is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vibroni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and BoDean has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Buford BoDean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vibroni prevents BoDean from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vibroni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BoDean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
BoDean controlling the position from side mount.
Vibroni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BoDean decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vibroni shoots for a takedown but BoDean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BoDean should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vibroni swats away the attempt to clinch by BoDean.
BoDean fails with the takedown
and Vibroni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vibroni .
BoDean tries to pull guard but Vibroni holds him up against the cage and eventually BoDean drops back down to his feet.
Hector Vibroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buford BoDean.
Vibroni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BoDean is trying to pull guard but Vibroni has him pressed against the cage.
BoDean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vibroni just stands there and leans against the cage.
BoDean tries to pull guard but Vibroni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vibroni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vibroni pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BoDean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vibroni is trying to control BoDean's posture but BoDean avoids it.
BoDean decides to stand back up.
BoDean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hector Vibroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vibroni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BoDean pinned against the cage. BoDean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BoDean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vibroni as he avoids it easily.
BoDean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vibroni defends it nicely.
Vibroni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BoDean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vibroni leaves BoDean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Hector Vibroni 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. This is the final round!
BoDean shoots in looking for a takedown. Vibroni tries to sprawl out of it but BoDean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vibroni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vibroni shoots in and drives through. BoDean sprawls well.
BoDean tries to counter with a clinch but Vibroni shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - BoDean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vibroni misses with a takedown attempt - BoDean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vibroni avoids the head kick by BoDean.
Vibroni misses with a takedown
and BoDean counters with a left and a right that stings Vibroni .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Vibroni . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vibroni is trying hard to land a takedown here. BoDean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vibroni avoids the head kick by BoDean.
BoDean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vibroni 's waist but Vibroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BoDean off to one side.
Vibroni takes a swing at BoDean's ribcage but misses.
BoDean fails with a takedown attempt.
Vibroni tries a head kick but it misses.
BoDean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BoDean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vibroni 's waist but Vibroni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BoDean off to one side.
BoDean shoots in for a takedown but Vibroni shows good takedown defense.
Vibroni lands a head kick. BoDean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vibroni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
BoDean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vibroni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BoDean misses with a head kick.
Vibroni clinches up against the cage.
Vibroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BoDeans head.
BoDean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vibroni breaks from the clinch.
Vibroni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BoDean is looking for the big counter here.
Vibroni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BoDean.
Vibroni throws a series of punches but BoDean moves out of range.
BoDean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vibroni throws a right and a left that BoDean avoids nicely.
BoDean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BoDean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vibroni as he avoids it easily.
Vibroni throws a counter high kick but BoDean was just alert enough to avoid it.
BoDean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vibroni but Vibroni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vibroni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from BoDean.
BoDean misses with a takedown attempt - Vibroni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vibroni .
BoDean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vibroni as he avoids it easily.
Vibroni shoots in looking for a takedown but BoDean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vibroni 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from BoDean.
Vibroni fails with the takedown.
BoDean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vibroni is trying to pull guard but BoDean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
BoDean wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vibroni is looking to take this one to the mat.
BoDean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BoDean is trying to pull guard but Vibroni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Vibroni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vibroni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Vibroni !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2240 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Dylan Sydal (ranked 311 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sydal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sydal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Sydal takes it in his stride.
Jackson gets caught napping as Sydal dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Sydal shrugs off.
It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sydal's head.
Sydal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sydal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson cracks Sydal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sydal's head.
Sydal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sydal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sydal looks winded!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has Sydal pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Sydal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sydal shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sydal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a combination. Sydal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Jackson catches Sydal right on the button with a cross.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson batters Sydal with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sydal is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jackson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sydal to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jackson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
Our winner, Rashad Jackson, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zoro (ranked 2225 p4p, 2120 weight class) and Fernando Valdez (ranked 133 p4p, 125 weight class). Valdez has chosen Accept - Balls to the Wall as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fernando Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valdez.
Valdez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valdez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Nice takedown defense from Zoro. No joy for Valdez on that attempt.
Zoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Zoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Zoro.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Zoro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valdez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoro as he avoids it easily.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Zoro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zoro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zoro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zoro regains half guard.
Zoro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valdez.
Zoro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoro.
Valdez landing with the ground and pound.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoro, not yet.
Valdez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Valdez is in close to Zoro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valdez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zoro is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Zoro up and slammed him! Zoro can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez lands an elbow.
Valdez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valdez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valdez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zoro parries the strikes from Valdez easily there. Valdez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zoro to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez tries to score with some ground and pound. Zoro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valdez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zoro defending against the ground and pound.
Valdez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zoro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valdez connects with a decent elbow.
Valdez lands a few punches from side control.
Valdez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zoro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valdez's best efforts.
Zoro moves into full guard.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Roronoa Zoro 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.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zoro leaves Valdez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Valdez shoots in for a double leg but Zoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valdez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valdez is keeping the position for now.
Zoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valdez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez throws a big right hand that misses.
Valdez is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdez throwing strikes but missing.
Valdez scoring with some ground and pound.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.
Valdez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez postures up and lands a big shot to Zoro's brow.
Zoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valdez slips nicely into half guard.
Valdez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valdez throwing shots but Zoro is blocking nicely.
Valdez looks to land a strike but Zoro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valdez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valdez landing some decent shots from guard.
Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez preventing the sweep.
Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
Valdez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valdez gets a double leg takedown into Zoro's guard.
Valdez is stalling in the full guard.
Valdez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro trying to control the position.
Valdez throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valdez.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valdez postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Zoro tried to score with a low kick but Valdez checks it.
Zoro needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Zoro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Zoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zoro as Valdez shoots in.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Valdez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zoro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Valdez with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoro. That snapped Valdez's head back.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoro defends it nicely.
Zoro attempts a counter takedown but Valdez avoids it well and moves away.
Valdez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Valdez.
Valdez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez cracks Zoro with a solid left hand.
Valdez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valdez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!
Valdez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Valdez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valdez trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Zoro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valdez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valdez throws a strike but Zoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valdez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valdez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdez is on top in guard.
Valdez controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard.
Valdez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro has momentary wrist control but Valdez slips an elbow through the middle.
Valdez throws an elbow that misses. Zoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valdez's guard. Nice move by Zoro!
Valdez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoro looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valdez trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Valdez works over Zoro with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valdez won't allow Zoro to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernando Valdez.
I think Valdez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Valdez!
Fernando Valdez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 960 p4p, 2631 weight class) and Juju Chavez (ranked 57 p4p, 149 weight class). Richardson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Make The Money. Juju Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juju Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Richardson.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Richardson moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Richardson.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson jabs at Chavez's body.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juju Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Richardson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richardson takes one to the chin there.
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chavez scores with a three punch combo!
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richardson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Richardson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses
so Chavez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Chavez won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez looking for a guillotine here but Richardson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richardson passes into half guard.
Richardson not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson misses the jab.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez lunges at Richardson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richardson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez slips under a jab.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Richardson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chavez lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson lands an overhand right.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a combination
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richardson cracks Chavez with a good jab.
Chavez is rocked!
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richardson under the eye.
Juju Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richardson works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Chavez moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chavez lands a jab to Richardson's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Richardson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Richardson cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavez throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Richardson throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
Richardson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Richardson connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Richardson misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richardson walks into a left hand.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson connects with a body shot that sends Chavez's belly button to the back.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Richardson avoids them all with ease.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Chavez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chavez.
Richardson pulls Chavez in to control the position.
Chavez is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Richardson is pulling down on Chavez's head. It's preventing any offense from Chavez, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richardson trying to control the position here.
Chavez trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richardson.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chavez counters with a series of strikes. Richardson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Richardson's body.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Richardson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez jabs Richardson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juju Chavez just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez thumps Richardson with a low kick.
Richardson throws a shot to the body.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson lands a jab.
Nice shot by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook.
Richardson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Richardson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Richardson misses with a left hand
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez misses with a double jab
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richardson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chavez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chavez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Richardson is avoiding damage well.
Richardson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Juju Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chavez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson's head.
Chavez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Richardson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richardson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richardson.
Chavez throws a strike but Richardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson had his way with Juju Chavez in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chavez.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Richardson throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Richardson lands a jab.
Richardson lands an overhand right.
Richardson cracks Chavez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chavez falls backwards against the cage. Richardson follows up with more strikes that drop Chavez to his knees. Richardson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chavez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson retains his bantamweight title!
Rick Richardson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Hoglander (ranked 1164 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 151 p4p, 160 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stepanovich's choice of entrance music: Swallowing Dust. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hoglander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoglander.
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoglander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoglander was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Hoglander needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Hoglander tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoglander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Hoglander moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoglander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoglander misses the target.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Hoglander throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
And Stepanovich tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoglander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Hoglander.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Hoglander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Hoglander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Hoglander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoglander misses the target.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander blocks it.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Hoglander.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich 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.
Hoglander looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich 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.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoglander might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hoglander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander blocks a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Hoglander.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hoglander misses.
Hoglander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stepanovich jabs at Hoglander's body.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoglander's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich sizes up Hoglander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoglander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoglander. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Hoglander moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Hoglander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoglander moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Hoglander on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Hoglander's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Hoglander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoglander moves away.
Hoglander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
enabling Hoglander to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Hoglander avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Hoglander takes one to the chin there.
Hoglander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoglander, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich looks to land a combination but Hoglander avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hoglander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoglander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoglander tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoglander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Hoglander tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Hoglander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hoglander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoglander scrambles back to his feet.
Hoglander scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoglander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Hoglander slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Hoglander counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws a nice looking combination but Hoglander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoglander misses with a looping right.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoglander slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich punishes Hoglander's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Hoglander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stepanovich in his tracks.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoglander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoglander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hoglander avoids it easily.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Hoglander seems unphased.
Hoglander throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Hoglander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Hoglander.
It looked like Hoglander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich works Hoglander's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Hoglander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Hoglander right on the button with a cross.
Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoglander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Hoglander misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Hoglander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoglander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoglander misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoglander misses with a hook.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoglander.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoglander counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hoglander is out of range.
Hoglander misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoglander.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoglander.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoglander.
Hoglander throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoglander at a distance.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Hoglander moves out of range.
Hoglander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoglander staying out of range there.
Hoglander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Hoglander paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoglander is just out of range.
Hoglander is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoglander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoglander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Hoglander avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Hoglander throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoglander connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich cracks Hoglander with an open hand slap.
Hoglander misses the jab.
Hoglander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Hoglander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nils Hoglander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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