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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Kulik (ranked 1570 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Hector Gonzalez (ranked 232 p4p, 307 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasiliy Kulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Kulik catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
Kulik lands a big head kick that sends Gonzalez tumbling to the mat! Kulik takes a step backwards and waves Gonzalez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Gonzalez is rocked!
 It looks like Hector Gonzalez has been cut.
Kulik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Kulik moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kulik connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik with a nice calf kick.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulik throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Kulik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Kulik's ribcage but misses.
Kulik throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulik throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Kulik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kulik is looking to land body kicks.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Kulik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzalez blocks a leg kick.
Kulik throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulik scores with a nice body kick.
Kulik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Gonzalez responds with a good body kick, but Kulik manages to step out the way in time.
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Gonzalez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kulik.
A right-left combo lands from Kulik.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Kulik.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a big right hand! Oh Kulik is in trouble here! Gonzalez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gonzalez!
Hector Gonzalez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 1152 p4p, 723 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 153 p4p, 95 weight class). O Neil comes to the cage accompanied by The Stranglers - Golden Brown. Koba Dvalishvili 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
O Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Neil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Neil seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Dvalishvili is rocked!
O Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
O Neil takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil tries to move into range but Dvalishvili moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that misses
and O Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dvalishvili thinking.
Dvalishvili chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
O Neil throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Dvalishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dvalishvili connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like O Neil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Dvalishvili finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
O Neil misses with a hook.
O Neil throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from O Neil.
O Neil motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. O Neil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili digs a good body shot into O Neil's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dvalishvili.
O Neil tries to land a leg kick but Dvalishvili saw it coming and moves away.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but O Neil avoids it with no problem.
Dvalishvili lands a really nice looking cross but O Neil seems unphased.
O Neil has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dvalishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with O Neil's head.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from O Neil misses
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Neil thinking.
O Neil throws a leg kick but Dvalishvili sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dvalishvili. That's going to slow O Neil down.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and O Neil moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but O Neil moves out of range.
Dvalishvili rushes O Neil and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dvalishvili's defenses.
That has opened up Koba Dvalishvili's cut even more.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from O Neil.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from O Neil.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
O Neil lands an elbow that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks for a moment.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Neil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili dodges an elbow strike from O Neil.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil gets through Dvalishvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
O Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Neil pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
O Neil lands an elbow inside.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
O Neil lands an elbow that stopped Dvalishvili in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Koba Dvalishvili's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dvalishvili blocks an elbow strike from O Neil.
Dvalishvili avoids a wild elbow strike from O Neil.
O Neil lands an uppercut.
O Neil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight right.
Dvalishvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy body kick from O Neil
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Neil throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
O Neil tries a low kick but Dvalishvili avoids it.
Dvalishvili misses with a jab to the body
enabling O Neil to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up but O Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neil scores with a leg kick.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili moves to clinch but O Neil breaks away
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Neil connects with the punch.
Dvalishvili connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili looks to land a right hand but O Neil moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
O Neil is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
O Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil strikes.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dvalishvili jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili moves out of range as O Neil throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dvalishvili forces O Neil back against the cage and clinches.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
O Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
A short uppercut from O Neil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili throws a punch but it's blocked by O Neil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili works on O Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili gets through O Neil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but O Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Neil.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as O Neil controls the action.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Neil tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dvalishvili has his back to the cage.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
O Neil lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from O Neil.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
O Neil tries to work over Dvalishvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Neil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into O Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Neil's gas tank.
O Neil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dvalishvili or not.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili is pushing O Neil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Neil takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
O Neil digs a right hand into Dvalishvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dvalishvili's gas tank.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Neil misses with a body punch.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
O Neil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili is trying to stall.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Neil blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili'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.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is leaning against O Neil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dvalishvili.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Koba Dvalishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Neil 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mickey O Neil!
A very excited looking Mickey O Neil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 1052 p4p, 457 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 131 p4p, 58 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company. Bert River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Tosen pushes him away.
River misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tosen.
Tosen throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Tosen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River misses with a leg kick.
Tosen scores with a hook.
River pushes Tosen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from River.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
River prevents a body shot from Tosen.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tosen working aggressively here.
Tosen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
River digs a right hand into Tosen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tosen's gas tank.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
A shot in the inside from Tosen.
A short right from Tosen on the inside.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tosen.
Tosen misses with some punches.
River trying to control the position but instead, Tosen has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Tosen misses with some punches.
Tosen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen misses with the head strike.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Tosen controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River tries to work over Tosen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River avoiding damage as Tosen throws knees to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tosen.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Tosen gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Tosen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Tosen misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch.
Tosen working aggressively here.
River misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Tosen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
River pushes Tosen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tosen misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Tosen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tosen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tosen swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen jumps guard but River stands there with Tosen around his waist. Tosen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
River effectively controlling the action here.
Tosen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tosen tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Tosen drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Tosen.
Tosen blocks the elbow strike.
Tosen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tosen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tosen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tosen's elbow.
River pushes Tosen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from River.
Tosen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen can't break the clinch.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tosen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tosen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
River scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
River cracks Tosen with a solid left hand.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tosen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tosen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen throws his legs up looking for a submission but River uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands an elbow.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Tosen's head but Tosen avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bert River will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen throws a quick inside leg kick.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tosen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from River.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
Tosen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.
Tosen instigates a clinch.
Tosen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tosen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tosen blocks an uppercut.
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!
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Tosen.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tosen.
Tosen tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
River tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen misses with a knee to the head.
Tosen scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Bert River has been cut.
River taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
A short uppercut from Tosen.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
Tosen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tosen misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen lands a nice uppercut.
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!
River lands a left hand.
Tosen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Tosen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Tosen. No joy for River on that attempt.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River gets a takedown into half guard.
Tosen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen regains full guard. Nicely done.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Tosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River lands a couple of digs.
River advances to half guard.
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tosen keeps working.
Tosen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Tosen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into half guard.
River looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tosen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Mama Tosen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bert River's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tosen moves into range and clinches up with River.
Tosen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tosen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River blocks a body shot from Tosen.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River is pushing Tosen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tosen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tosen misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Tosen misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River prevents a body shot from Tosen.
River tries to work over Tosen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tosen's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tosen up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Tosen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tosen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tosen misses with the head strike.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River pulls guard successfully.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Bert River has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tosen trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tosen 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.
Tosen looking to pass the guard.
Tosen stands and throws River's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is looking for a sweep.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Tosen laying and praying for a moment but River takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tosen trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tosen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tosen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosen is in bad spot here.
River not allowing Tosen to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bert River!
An out of breath Bert River 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 489 p4p, 527 weight class) and Soviet Remnant (ranked 71 p4p, 76 weight class). River's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158
17 - 9 - 2 |
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180 cm
32
155
21 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soviet Remnant!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remnant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Remnant.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Remnant.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that River has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Remnant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Remnant slips under a jab.
Remnant lands a head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remnant.
Remnant lands a jab to River's midsection.
Soviet Remnant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tried to score with a low kick but Remnant checks it.
Remnant scoring well with a low kick there.
Remnant clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lets loose with a powerful body kick. Remnant will feel that in the morning.
Remnant avoids the body shot from River.
River looks for a takedown but Remnant sprawls well.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant tries to clinch
and River counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
River winds up and cracks Remnant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Remnant is trying to stand up here but River is controlling him well.
Remnant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Remnant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Remnant back against the cage.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River wants to slow Remnant down by chopping away at his legs.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Remnant enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Remnant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant pushes River off and scrambles back to his feet.
Soviet Remnant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant motions for River to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River tries to clinch up but Remnant circles away and keeps his distance.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
As Remnant backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Remnant throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Remnant misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Remnant.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Remnant did well to prevent River getting side control.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Remnant defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Remnant back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Remnant swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remnant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Remnant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River checks a leg kick.
Remnant throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Remnant throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River moves out of range as Remnant strikes.
Remnant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Remnant throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Remnant sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remnant unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remnant.
Remnant throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
Remnant's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remnant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
River misses with a hook.
River closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - River lands in his opponent's guard.
Remnant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. River has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant breaks the clinch.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remnant throws a leg kick
and Remnant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soviet Remnant will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River tries to land a front kick but Remnant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Remnant misses with a low kick as River jumps back.
No luck for River with that takedown attempt.
Remnant throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Remnant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remnant.
Remnant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Remnant throws a low kick but River avoids it.
Remnant lands a jab to River's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River feints and as Remnant raises his hands in defense, River changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Remnant pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Remnant
and River counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Remnant.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Remnant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remnant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
Remnant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remnant tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River misses with a looping right.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Remnant just misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant misses with a low kick.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a double jab.
River misses with a takedown attempt - Remnant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Remnant circles away.
River clobbers Remnant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Remnant thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Remnant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remnant motions for River to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Remnant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River looks to land a body kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
River throwing a counter right hand but Remnant manages to avoid it.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Remnant is out of range and River settles back down.
Remnant misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a takedown into side control.
Remnant is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but River has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
River throws a chopping leg kick but Remnant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Remnant is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Remnant connects with a crisp jab.
Remnant defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River looks for a takedown but Remnant sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Remnant.
Remnant throws a leg kick that is checked
and River counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. River keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Remnant misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Remnant.
Remnant lets loose with a powerful body kick. River will feel that in the morning.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Remnant thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters with a single leg into guard. Remnant didn't expect that.
Remnant wants to stand up but River is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and River manages to pass to side control.
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Remnant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Remnant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Remnant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remnant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kollaa River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remnant throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
Remnant throws a leg kick but River moved away.
As Remnant backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River is looking to clinch.
Remnant throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Remnant down.
Remnant throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
A jab from Remnant misses.
Remnant pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Remnant settles back down.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remnant counters with a nice uppercut.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
Remnant connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remnant throws a shot to the body.
Remnant works the jab nicely.
River throws a leg kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
River throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Remnant's torso.
River tried to score with a low kick but Remnant checks it.
Remnant flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
River misses with a body shot.
River tries to clinch up.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Remnant defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Remnant misses the target.
Remnant throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River misses with a body kick.
Remnant slips a jab from River.
Remnant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Remnant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remnant sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Remnant should have avoided that one.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from River tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
Remnant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from River does no damage.
Remnant scores with a leg kick.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Remnant lands a jab.
Remnant catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remnant slips under a jab.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remnant. That one must have hurt.
Remnant cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant dodges the punch combination from River.
Remnant drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Remnant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remnant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River slips a jab from Remnant.
River shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Remnant slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Remnant. That snapped River's head back.
Remnant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Remnant.
Remnant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remnant moves out of range as River strikes.
River throws a hook but Remnant blocks it.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Remnant defends it nicely.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remnant.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with an uppercut
and Remnant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Remnant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a leg kick
and Remnant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Remnant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!
Soviet Remnant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Al Balushi (ranked 78 p4p, 272 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 10 p4p, 37 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaid Al Balushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with the body kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Petrov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrov catches Al Balushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Balushi, as that shot connected.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Balushi tries to clinch up.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Balushi throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Al Balushi has him pressed against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Al Balushi obliges.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Al Balushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Al Balushi scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Balushi is able to avoid easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Al Balushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Al Balushi is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Petrov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petrov 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.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Al Balushi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Balushi. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi 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.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Al Balushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Al Balushi had a free shot at his head there.
Al Balushi stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Balushi scores with a head kick.
Al Balushi with a nice calf kick.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov feints and then cracks Al Balushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Balushi down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Al Balushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Al Balushi's body.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Al Balushi blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov throws a low kick but Al Balushi avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Balushi 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Al Balushi there.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Al Balushi thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Balushi misses the target.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Nice body kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Al Balushi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Petrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Balushi clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Al Balushi rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi is leaning against Petrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
Petrov slips a jab from Al Balushi.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Petrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Balushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Al Balushi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Al Balushi coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Petrov jabs at Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Al Balushi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Al Balushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Petrov.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A victorious Zaid Al Balushi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 406 p4p, 322 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 60 p4p, 45 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Muhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird forces Muhapuro back against the cage and clinches.
Bird jumps guard but Muhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muhapuro connects with the punch.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro 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.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro dips to his left and cracks Bird with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muhapuro swivels and escapes.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Bird counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muhapuro pushes Bird off and scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided it.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro is looking to score with low kicks.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
letting Bird counter with a right hand.
Bird pushes Muhapuro up against the cage in a clinch.
Muhapuro works on Bird's body with a couple of short punches.
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bird cracks Muhapuro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Muhapuro.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bird off the cage and back into range.
Muhapuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhapuro throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Muhapuro scores with a spinning back kick!
Muhapuro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muhapuro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bird is able to avoid easily.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Some bone on bone action there as Bird checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bird.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bird blocks a jab.
Bird takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muhapuro's half guard.
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!
Bird prevents Muhapuro from standing back up.
Bird slows the pace down in half guard.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Muhapuro defends it well.
Bird is looking to advance position but Muhapuro won't allow it.
Muhapuro kicks off Bird and gets to his feet.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Muhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Muhapuro against the cage but Muhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muhapuro throws a right hand that Bird ducks under and follows up with a left that Bird also avoids with ease.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Bird checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bird drives through with a takedown into Muhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bird stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
Muhapuro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bird blocking some punches.
Bird jumps guard and drags Muhapuro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro tries to stand but Bird is controlling from the bottom.
Bird looking to control.
Bird has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muhapuro 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 Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws out a leg kick but Bird moves out of range and Muhapuro only half commits.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Muhapuro and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro tries to keep at a distance but Bird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Bird tries to pull guard but Muhapuro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhapuro is aware though and is defending well.
Muhapuro wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muhapuro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Muhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muhapuro punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird wants to clinch
and Muhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird shoots in and gets a takedown into Muhapuro's guard.
Muhapuro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Bird takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muhapuro can pounce on him.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Muhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Muhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhapuro rather than just go for the knockout.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.
Bird goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bird looks for a takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Bird walks into a jab.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bird checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bird has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Bird 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.
Bird drops his hands momentarily and Muhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the body.
Muhapuro leaves Bird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muhapuro wants to slow Bird down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Bird saw it coming and moves away.
Muhapuro thumps Bird with a low kick.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Muhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muhapuro connects with a jab.
Muhapuro jabs Bird right on the nose. Bird blinks but takes it well.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird fails to land the takedown.
As Bird backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Bird steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Bird didn't see that one coming.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Muhapuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Muhapuro as Bird shoots in.
Muhapuro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bird avoided 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bird crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muhapuro - the referee stops the clock and Bird gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muhapuro. Bird manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bird has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Bird.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro.
Bird ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bird no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhapuro defends well.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhapuro 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 164 p4p, 554 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 24 p4p, 90 weight class). Dunes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The World's Greatest. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wojcik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wojcik wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Dunes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunes at a distance.
Wojcik throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes cracks Wojcik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wojcik cracks Dunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wojcik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Dunes there.
Wojcik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Wojcik moves away and avoids it.
Wojcik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunes at a distance.
Wojcik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
A shot to the liver by Wojcik. Beautiful body shot.
Dunes lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wojcik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunes throws a nice head kick!
Wojcik loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Wojcik clobbers Dunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Dunes.
Wojcik lands a left and a right that send Dunes crashing to the mat, dazed. Wojcik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Slugger Dunes has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Wojcik. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Wojcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik wants to clinch up but Dunes keeps it at a distance.
Dunes throws a counter combo.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Wojcik lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wojcik gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dunes is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 340 p4p, 93 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 48 p4p, 12 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Myers has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Myers breaks the clinch.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilgore takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kilgore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Nice shot by Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kilgore lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Myers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Myers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Kilgore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Myers.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Myers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves out of range of the body kick from Myers.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore motions for Myers to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornelius Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore lands a head kick!
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Myers takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Myers lands.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myers is able to avoid easily.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore clobbers Myers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Myers avoids it.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Myers.
Myers throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myers slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Myers moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers throws the kick towards the body but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore scores with the left hand. Myers knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myers throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilgore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilgore jabs Myers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers blocks a jab.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Myers scores with a head kick.
Myers connects with a single shot there.
Myers checks a leg kick nicely.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Myers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Myers.
Nice cross by Kilgore.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a nice body kick.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Kilgore's belly button to the back.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore throws a lazy body kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilgore scores with a shot to the body.
Myers is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Myers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kilgore's head.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Myers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Myers.
Kilgore blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore is looking to slow Myers down with leg kicks.
Kilgore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilgore moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Myers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Myers moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Myers throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers scores with a hook.
Myers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Myers.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Myers moves out of range easily.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a head kick that Myers semi-blocks.
Cornelius Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Myers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Myers is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Myers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Myers throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Myers staying out of range there.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Kilgore misses
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Myers throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myers - that will leave a mark!
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilgore missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Myers's leg. Myers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
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!
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Myers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Myers throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Myers cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore works Myers's body with a nice hook.
Myers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Myers's body. Myers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgore, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 39 p4p, 108 weight class) and Ultima Koivisto (ranked 5 p4p, 15 weight class). Blyad comes into the arena with luv blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koivisto.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Koivisto checks it
and Koivisto counters with a nice body kick.
Blyad checks a low kick from Koivisto.
Blyad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koivisto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Blyad digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Blyad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blyad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Koivisto checks it
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Blyad throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Blyad with a nice cross.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blyad cracks Koivisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blyad throws a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto moves in looking to clinch but Blyad pushes him off.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Blyad avoids it easily.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
Crunch! Blyad slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad thuds his shin into the meat of Koivisto's side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koivisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Ay Blyad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Koivisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koivisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blyad defends it well.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad connects with a leg kick.
Blyad cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Koivisto feints a counter leg kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches.
Koivisto lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koivisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blyad.
Koivisto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blyad prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyad has a couple of punches blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Blyad.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Blyad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto backwards.
Koivisto tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Koivisto back against the cage.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koivisto tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Koivisto back against the cage.
Koivisto is working Blyad over against the cage.
Koivisto misses with the head strike.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blyad misses with some punches.
A short right from Koivisto.
Koivisto prevents a body shot from Blyad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad misses with a hook to the body
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Blyad.
A clash of legs there as Koivisto blocks the low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a few strikes there.
Blyad misses with a body kick.
Koivisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blyad defends it well.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blyad swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Koivisto connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Koivisto's knee but Koivisto avoids it well.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Blyad scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Ay Blyad is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivisto on the side of the head.
Blyad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad lands a jab.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad motions for Koivisto to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Blyad throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Koivisto takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Blyad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivisto.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blyad.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad connects with the punch.
Donk. Blyad catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blyad does no damage.
Koivisto checks a leg kick.
Koivisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyad finds it's way round the side to connect with Koivisto's head.
A low kick from Blyad misses
and Koivisto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice jab there from Blyad.
Koivisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blyad swivels and escapes.
Ay Blyad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Koivisto. Those never looked like landing.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koivisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Blyad tenderised Koivisto's leg. Koivisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Blyad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koivisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Blyad avoids it with no problem.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that second 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.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Blyad throws a leg kick but Koivisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koivisto throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Blyad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Blyad avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Blyad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad scores with a punch to the head.
Blyad throws a leg kick
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto wants to clinch up but Blyad keeps it at a distance.
Blyad tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blyad has momentary wrist control but Koivisto slips an elbow through the middle.
Blyad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koivisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koivisto passes into half guard.
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koivisto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blyad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koivisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto winds up and cracks Blyad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad moves into full guard.
Blyad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koivisto is one step ahead there.
Koivisto looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koivisto escapes and throws Blyad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blyad regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.
Koivisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blyad gets back to full guard.
Koivisto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blyad is trying to keep Koivisto in close.
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koivisto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blyad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koivisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
Koivisto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koivisto has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Koivisto postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow.
 Blyad is rocked!
Blyad wants to improve his position but instead Koivisto has moved into half guard.
Oh Blyad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivisto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Blyad! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koivisto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultima Koivisto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 24 p4p, 47 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 3 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Shipilov misses its intended target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipilov manages to avoid it.
Lancaster cracks Shipilov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shipilov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lancaster finish him?
Shipilov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Nice defenses there by Shipilov.
Shipilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice right hand that sends Shipilov toppling to the canvas! Shipilov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lancaster finish him?!
Oh Shipilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shipilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster cracks Shipilov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shipilov falls backwards against the cage. Lancaster follows up with more strikes that drop Shipilov to his knees. Lancaster keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shipilov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
Oliver Lancaster 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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