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OFK 187 - King Vs Temirov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 1499 p4p, 3642 weight class) and Willie Layer (ranked 204 p4p, 423 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willie Layer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Layer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Pierre Ragout Mendy has been cut.
Mendy throws a sloppy body shot
and Layer counters with a crisp right that sends Mendy to the canvas! Layer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Layer!
Willie Layer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Redemption ink for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 1713 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 208 p4p, 200 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Seehaver's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seehaver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
DiAngelo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seehaver's waist but Seehaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DiAngelo off to one side.
DiAngelo misses with a takedown attempt
and Seehaver counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico DiAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seehaver stays in close to DiAngelo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiAngelo working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DiAngelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seehaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seehaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiAngelo has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver stays in close to DiAngelo's body and controls the position.
DiAngelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seehaver defends it easily.
DiAngelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seehaver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seehaver landing with the ground and pound.
Seehaver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DiAngelo working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seehaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DiAngelo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seehaver shoots in and gets a takedown into DiAngelo's guard.
DiAngelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seehaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seehaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seehaver wants to get up but he can't break DiAngelo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DiAngelo working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from DiAngelo.
DiAngelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seehaver controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seehaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DiAngelo fails to land the takedown.
Seehaver closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiAngelo circles away.
Seehaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DiAngelo's waist but DiAngelo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seehaver off to one side.
Seehaver with a lazy takedown attempt
and DiAngelo counters with a left to the body.
Nico DiAngelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
DiAngelo closes the distance and clinches up with Seehaver, looking for a takedown. DiAngelo pushes Seehaver against the cage but Seehaver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Seehaver tries to counter it with a takedown but DiAngelo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by DiAngelo.
DiAngelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiAngelo misses with a takedown attempt - Seehaver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seehaver but Seehaver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DiAngelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Seehaver with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DiAngelo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seehaver's half guard.
DiAngelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seehaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiAngelo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DiAngelo.
DiAngelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Seehaver as he works his way to full guard.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing DiAngelo from controlling successfully.
DiAngelo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seehaver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DiAngelo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DiAngelo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DiAngelo is looking to advance position but Seehaver has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo is desperately trying to improve his position but Seehaver has a good base and remains in mount.
DiAngelo gets back to half guard.
Seehaver controlling the action here.
DiAngelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DiAngelo is working hard here to advance position.
Kyle Seehaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seehaver wants to pass the guard but DiAngelo is defending well.
DiAngelo is looking for a sweep. Seehaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DiAngelo defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico DiAngelo 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!
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown but DiAngelo shows good takedown defense.
Seehaver with a poor takedown
and DiAngelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seehaver.
Nico DiAngelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
DiAngelo tries for a takedown but Seehaver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DiAngelo is trying to defend but Seehaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiAngelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DiAngelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DiAngelo has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
DiAngelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seehaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DiAngelo is looking for a triangle here but Seehaver uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DiAngelo is trying to improve his position.
Seehaver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seehaver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DiAngelo is being controlled here.
DiAngelo tries to buck Seehaver off but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
DiAngelo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is staying tight to DiAngelo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Seehaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DiAngelo is trying to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DiAngelo is trying to get back to half guard.
Seehaver slows the pace down.
DiAngelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seehaver controls the position from side control.
DiAngelo prevents Seehaver from improving position.
DiAngelo tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver is looking to take a break and control but DiAngelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DiAngelo regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Seehaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seehaver 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Seehaver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burrito Supreme (ranked 879 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 119 p4p, 356 weight class). Emre Hussain 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 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Supreme saw that one coming.
Supreme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Supreme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supreme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supreme clinches.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Supreme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supreme scores with a shot to the side of Hussain's head.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supreme moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Supreme.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Supreme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hussain's brow.
Supreme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Supreme has the dominant position.
Supreme missing with knees to the body.
Supreme lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supreme effectively controlling the action here.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Supreme.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Supreme lands an elbow inside.
Supreme lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Supreme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supreme.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Supreme is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Supreme.
Supreme lands an uppercut.
Supreme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Supreme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Supreme clinches up with Hussain and pushes him back against the cage.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supreme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supreme prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Supreme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Supreme lands with a nice body punch.
Hussain gets tackled into the cage by Supreme. Supreme maintains the clinch.
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supreme has closed the distance and engaged Hussain in a clinch.
A short right from Supreme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hussain blocks the elbow strike.
Supreme lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Supreme.
Supreme digs a right hand into Hussain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hussain's gas tank.
Hussain letting Supreme take a breather here.
Supreme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supreme lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Supreme lands with a light punch inside.
Supreme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Supreme is avoiding it.
Supreme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hussain flicks out a counter leg kick but Supreme steps away.
Supreme tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Supreme wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Supreme wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Hussain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Supreme takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Supreme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Supreme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme manages to break the clinch.
Supreme avoids a kick to the body.
Hussain misses with a hook
letting Supreme counter with a right hand.
Supreme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussain's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hussain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Supreme tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Supreme closes the distance and clinches.
Supreme lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Emre Hussain's cut even more.
Supreme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Supreme lands a nice elbow.
Supreme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Supreme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supreme lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supreme scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Supreme is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Supreme.
 Hussain is rocked!
Hussain avoiding damage as Supreme throws knees to the body.
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Supreme finish him?
Supreme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supreme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hussain's face.
Supreme lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hussain to his knees! Supreme keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burrito Supreme!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 611 p4p, 6720 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 88 p4p, 642 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jet Gunner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.
Gunner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunner throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Jukola throws a low kick but Gunner avoids it.
Jukola walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Gunner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Gunner's head but Gunner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunner.
Jukola misses with a few strikes there.
Gunner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunner moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Jukola shrugs off.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunner tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Gunner.
Gunner tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
A short right from Gunner on the inside.
Jukola tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Jukola.
Gunner trying to stall but Jukola improves his position.
Jukola tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jukola tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a double jab
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Jukola misses with a wild combination.
Gunner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunner throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunner throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunner misses the target.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukola slips a straight right by Gunner.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola scores with a one two! Gunner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Gunner does no damage.
Gunner closes the distance but Jukola moves to the side
and Jukola counters with a good low kick that Gunner was not able to check.
Gunner slips under a jab.
Gunner stuns Jukola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jukola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola lands with a hook. Gunner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jukola drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunner closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Gunner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jukola's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunner tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Gunner.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jet Gunner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Gunner looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Gunner throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Gunner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Gunner saw that one coming.
Jukola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunner misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Jukola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aapo Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Gunner.
Gunner lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunner.
Gunner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Jukola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Jukola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola throws a right hand that Gunner ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunner also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunner! But no joy.
Gunner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Gunner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner.
Decent striking displayed by Jukola there.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunner moves away.
Aapo Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jukola tries to avoid it but Gunner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jukola to the ground. Jukola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Gunner finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunner scores with a four punch combination!
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Jukola is rocked!
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Gunner throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner lands a hook that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jukola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut.
Jukola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola misses with some punches.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner is stalling here.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Gunner avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jukola's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Jukola blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Jukola lands a left hand.
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 Aapo Jukola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jet Gunner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jukola avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch.
Gunner throws a right hand that misses
and Jukola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola moves out of range as Gunner strikes.
Jukola misses with a double jab.
Gunner lands a high kick!
Gunner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range.
Jukola lands with a cross.
A jab from Gunner does it's job there.
Jukola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jukola tries to land a leg kick but Gunner saw it coming and moves away.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunner instigates a clinch.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Aapo Jukola has been cut.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner looking for a takedown.
Jukola lands a left hand.
Jukola avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Gunner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Gunner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunner.
Gunner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jukola up against the cage.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner looking to slow down the pace here.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Jukola in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola manages to break the clinch.
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Nice jab there from Jukola.
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
Gunner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jukola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jukola sprawls well. He's pushed Gunner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jukola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a jab to the nose.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Gunner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunner throws a series of strikes that have Jukola backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jukola as Gunner shoots in.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola punishes Gunner's body with a nice straight punch.
Aapo Jukola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jukola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jukola.
Gunner dodges the punch combination from Jukola.
Gunner moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Some wild striking there from Gunner.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Jukola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunner just manages to avoid it.
Gunner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but Jukola defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola pulls Gunner in to control the position.
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jukola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jukola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jukola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunner's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aapo Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Jukola!
Aapo Jukola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 897 p4p, 2176 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 134 p4p, 283 weight class). Conor OShea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
176
17 - 11 - 1 |
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180
17 - 24 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OShea momentarily.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses OShea's front leg but catches the back leg as OShea tries to avoid it.
Barnes 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.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes throws a body punch but OShea moves out of range.
OShea fails with a takedown attempt.
OShea scores with a decent looking hook.
OShea throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OShea lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a strike but OShea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
OShea won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OShea manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes is pushing down on OShea's leg trying to pass to half guard. OShea is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OShea wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OShea defending well though.
OShea wants to get back to his feet.
OShea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
OShea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
OShea has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes stops OShea from getting back to his feet.
OShea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
OShea wants to get back to full guard.
OShea trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
OShea is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes lands a body shot.
OShea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but OShea seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OShea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnes moves forwards but OShea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OShea eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OShea throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OShea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OShea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes distracts OShea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes 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.
OShea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from OShea misses.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.
OShea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OShea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Don Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OShea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OShea.
OShea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. OShea should have avoided that one.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?
A big right from OShea misses.
OShea moves away from the strike by Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OShea! But no joy.
OShea throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
OShea throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but OShea sprawls and moves away.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes slips a jab from OShea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShea throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by OShea.
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
OShea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes winds up and cracks OShea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
OShea tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass OShea's legs.
OShea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OShea wants to stand back up but Barnes manages to pass into side control.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as OShea takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
OShea can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
OShea regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
OShea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes 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. This is the final round!
OShea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes blocks a head kick by OShea.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. OShea saw that one coming.
OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. OShea didn't expect that.
OShea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes misses with a hook. OShea ducked under it nicely.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from OShea.
Barnes looks for the body kick but OShea saw that one coming.
OShea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes is looking to slow OShea down with leg kicks.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OShea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barnes. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Barnes.
OShea throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
OShea looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
OShea unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OShea eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OShea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but OShea keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OShea tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OShea.
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OShea tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in OShea's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes passes OShea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OShea is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
OShea wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes throws a strike but OShea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OShea's guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
OShea is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OShea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to OShea's temple.
OShea is rocked!
Barnes working OShea over with strikes.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but OShea defending well.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is nestled in close to OShea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes working over OShea with some ground and pound. OShea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes wants to take a breather but OShea is having none of it.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OShea lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
After the fight, Don Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 916 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Michael Dunn (ranked 139 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176
17 - 8 - 0 |
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180
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Dunn was just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunn connects with a jab.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dunn.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Dunn avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.
Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunn off the cage and back into range.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunn. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Dunn has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dunn - that landed with a thud.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Dunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunn takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Dunn.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes feints and as Dunn raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dunn connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dunn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dunn finish him?!
Barnes is rocked!
Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with some punches.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.
Dunn blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Dunn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Dunn cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dunn looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Dunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunn quickly recovers to half guard.
Dunn has one foot on Barnes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Dunn scores with a body shot.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Dunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunn throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes tries to bum rush Dunn with a series of wild strikes but Dunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Dunn lands with a good body shot.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunn is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunn throws a good cross that connects.
Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn misses with an uppercut.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunn lands a big right hand that sends Barnes crashing to the mat! Dunn stays standing though and waves Barnes back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dunn.
Barnes throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Michael Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Dunn counters with a big left hand that crumples Barnes! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dunn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 780 p4p, 859 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 103 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
A short left from Holloway.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holloway is working Kosmanov over against the cage.
Kosmanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holloway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kosmanov has the hooks in. Holloway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kosmanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kosmanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kosmanov scores with punches from the back.
Holloway trying to control but not successfully.
Kosmanov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kosmanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kosmanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kosmanov off. It looks like it's working - Kosmanov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Holloway displaying calm under pressure there.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Kosmanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosmanov moves into the clinch.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kosmanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosmanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a light punch inside.
Kosmanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kosmanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holloway is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kosmanov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holloway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Kosmanov lands a right hand.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov pushes Holloway up against the cage in a clinch.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kosmanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holloway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Holloway taking a breather.
Kosmanov tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Holloway. That snapped Kosmanov's head back.
Kosmanov rushes Holloway and presses him up against the cage.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Kosmanov.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kosmanov forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holloway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kosmanov can't get the takedown.
Kosmanov is working for takedown but Holloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov jumps into guard, dragging Holloway to the mat.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Kosmanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking to control.
Kosmanov looking for a guillotine here but Holloway defends easily.
Holloway stays in close to Kosmanov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kosmanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosmanov manages to avoid it.
Kosmanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holloway darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Holloway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosmanov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Holloway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holloway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosmanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Kosmanov is controlling him.
Kosmanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holloway after a bit of a struggle.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
Holloway looks to land a right hand but Kosmanov moved out of range.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway cracks Kosmanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov clinches up against the cage.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov closes the distance and pushes Holloway back into the cage.
Kosmanov has hold of one of Holloway's legs. Holloway is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Holloway pushes Kosmanov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Holloway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Kosmanov fails to pull guard.
Holloway is pressed up against the cage. Kosmanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holloway down to the mat. Holloway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Holloway circles away.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway with the inside leg kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range as Holloway strikes.
Kosmanov gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looking for a takedown.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Kosmanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Holloway up against the cage.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch.
Kosmanov drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
Kosmanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Holloway regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Holloway gets back to full guard.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kosmanov throws a strike but Holloway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holloway has picked Kosmanov up and slammed him! Kosmanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Holloway manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holloway off and has taken his back!
Kosmanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Holloway covers up.
Kosmanov misses with an elbow to the head.
Holloway trying to control the position but Kosmanov manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kosmanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kosmanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kosmanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Kosmanov avoids it well.
Kosmanov gets a clinch.
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov is looking to clinch.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kosmanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kosmanov tries for a takedown but Holloway manages to get underhooks.
Kosmanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kosmanov.
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Holloway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kosmanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kosmanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands with a hook. Kosmanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Good body shot from Holloway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosmanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kosmanov tries to clinch but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway scores with a nice right hand.
Kosmanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holloway rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
Holloway prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kosmanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holloway presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Max Holloway waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chan (ranked 487 p4p, 663 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 79 p4p, 97 weight class). Charlie Chan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chan lands with a straight right. Yoder didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Yoder does no damage.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chan throws a jab when Yoder was well out of range.
Yoder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
Chan catches Yoder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yoder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoder misses with a low kick.
A combination from Yoder does no damage.
It looked like Chan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder lands a glancing blow to the side of Chan's head.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chan slips a straight right by Yoder.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoder throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoder.
Yoder looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Chan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoder 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 Chan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Chan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Yoder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chan if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Chan lands with a cross.
Chan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chan 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.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoder but Yoder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Yoder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Yoder as Chan shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoder! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chan doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chan throws a series of punches but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
Yoder is looking for the big counter here.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoder needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
Yoder defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Yoder as Chan shoots in.
Chan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Yoder moved out of range nicely.
Yoder defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoder. Yoder obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoder misses with a two punch combination.
Chan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by Yoder.
Yoder is looking for the big counter here.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoder connects with a body shot.
Yoder moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Yoder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Yoder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chan looks to land a left hand but Yoder moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Chan blocks the leg kick.
Yoder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan works over Yoder's head and body with a nice combination.
Chan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoder swivels and escapes.
Yoder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoder checks a low kick from Chan.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Chan blocks the leg kick.
Yoder takes one to the side of the head.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a three punch combo that has Chan backing up. Chan nods at Yoder to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Yoder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chan rather than just go for the knockout.
Yoder moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chan looks to land a combination but Yoder avoids it well.
Yoder misses with the combination.
Yoder misses with a straight right.
Chan misses with a hook. Yoder ducked under it nicely.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoder slips under a jab.
Chan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Yoder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoder avoids the body shot from Chan.
Yoder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chan defends it well.
Chan is looking to clinch but Yoder is avoiding it.
Yoder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoder.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoder throws a low kick but Chan avoids it.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Chan swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Charlie Chan is winning the standup battle so far.
Chan lands an overhand right.
Yoder moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan's corner calls for a 1-2. Chan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
It looked like Chan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoder pinned against the cage. Yoder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chan looks to land a body kick but Yoder moved away.
Yoder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Some wild striking there from Yoder.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Yoder throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan defending well as Yoder loads up on a big left hand.
Yoder defending well as Chan loads up on a big left hand.
Yoder moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Chan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoder but Yoder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yoder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Yoder does no damage.
Yoder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chan ducks right into an uppercut from Yoder.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yoder's half guard.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet.
Chan wants to free his trapped foot but Yoder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoder is not content to let Chan control the position.
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 Charlie Chan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yoder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Yoder takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Chan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yoder's head.
Yoder slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Chan throws a low kick, looking for Yoder's leg but Yoder calmly moves out of range.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Yoder. Those never looked like landing.
Chan throws the left hand but Yoder avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoder scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chan lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Yoder.
Chan misses the jab.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yoder scores with a hook.
Yoder misses with an uppercut.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Chan.
Yoder feints the counter takedown.
Yoder slips under a jab.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Chan misses.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan lunges at Yoder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoder's hand.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Yoder swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chan lands with a right hand.
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!
Yoder walks into a jab.
Chan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chan looks for a takedown but Yoder sprawls well.
Chan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chan looks to throw the jab but Yoder is out of range.
As Chan backs off Yoder throws a huge counter combo but Chan manages to avoid it all.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chan avoids the body shot from Yoder.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chan.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chan misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Yoder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Yoder throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Chan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoder throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder takes one to the chin there.
Yoder moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Jab, jab by Chan - just one landing.
Yoder scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoder looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
Chan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Yoder as Chan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Yoder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Yoder moves away and avoids it.
Yoder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Yoder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Yoder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charlie Chan!
A very excited looking Charlie Chan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 374 p4p, 429 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 49 p4p, 54 weight class). Bamalog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 28 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov pushes Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Dokov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bamalog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dokov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dokov.
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
Dokov just leaning against Bamalog, taking a breather.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike.
Dokov scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov prevents Bamalog from breaking the clinch.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov blocks an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog is leaning against Dokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bamalog seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dokov can turn it around.
Bamalog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Dokov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Dokov's head.
Bamalog blocks the elbow strike.
Dokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamalogs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov stalling.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dokov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bamalog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bamalog digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Dokov.
Bamalog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov blocks the elbow strike.
Dokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Dokov looking to throw knees to the head but Bamalog is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
Bamalog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bamalog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
A hook to the body from Dokov.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Dokov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamalog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dokov at a distance.
Dokov tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dokov counters by clinching up.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Dokov can't break the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamalog walks away with a smile on his face. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dokov gets tackled into the cage by Bamalog. Bamalog maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bamalog uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog is standing up over Dokov. Dokov looks to escape but Bamalog dives into side control.
Dokov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bamalog is controlling him well.
Bamalog stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dokov tries to move into range but Bamalog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that second round.
That's time! Bamalog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bamalog dodges the punch combination from Dokov.
Dokov darts in and clinches Bamalog up against the cage.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog throws an elbow but it misses.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Dokov blocks a leg kick.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Dokov is trying to break the clinch but Bamalog is controlling him.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Dokov.
A right hand to the body from Dokov.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamalog misses the shot to the body.
Bamalog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dokov back to the cage. Bamalog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Dokov moves out of range.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Dokov scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog gets a clinch.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog connects with a knee to the head.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bamalog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Dokov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dokov.
Bamalog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dokov moves into range and clinches up with Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov blocks the elbow strike.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Dokov digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov tries for a takedown but Bamalog manages to get underhooks.
Dokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamalog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bamalog is looking to break free of the clinch but Dokov has double underhooks.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Bamalog is leaning against Dokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dokov tries to land a knee to the head but Bamalog blocks with his arms.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov jumps guard and drags Bamalog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bamalog gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bamalog just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Dokov unleashes a big counter combination but Bamalog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bamalog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dokov.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dokov wants to clinch but Bamalog slips to the side
and Bamalog counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dokov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Bamalog is avoiding it.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Teke Bamalog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bamalog swings for the body but Dokov moves out of range.
As Bamalog backs off Dokov throws a huge counter combo but Bamalog manages to avoid it all.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov rushes Bamalog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Dokov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamalog won't allow it.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog had his way with Doko Dokov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bamalog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dokov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bamalog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dokov wants to clinch but Bamalog slips to the side
and Bamalog counters with a series of strikes. Dokov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Dokov is just out of range.
It seemed like Dokov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog closes the distance and clinches.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Bamalog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dokov or not.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Bamalog looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
Bamalog tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Dokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bamalog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Dokov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teke Bamalog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov stalling.
Dokov looking for a takedown.
Bamalog tries to break free but Dokov pushes him back against the cage.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
A short left from Bamalog.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dokov pulls guard.
Dokov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Bamalog any problems.
Dokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bamalog gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov misses with a two punch combination.
Dokov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick and Dokov moves out of range easily.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Dokov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bamalog to keep the fight standing.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bamalog, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
Teke Bamalog retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Teke Bamalog waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 179 p4p, 449 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 27 p4p, 55 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov lands a jab to the head.
Temirov avoids the body shot from King.
King lands a jab.
Nice body kick from King.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from King lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov slips a straight right by King.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Temirov loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King 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.
King misses with a body kick.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temirov digs a good hook to King's body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses with a hook.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Temirov walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
King lands a front kick.
King throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Temirov's knee momentarily.
Temirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temirov blocks it with crossed arms.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Temirov is blocking nicely.
Temirov is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
King dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Temirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King has closed the distance and engaged Temirov in a clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Temirov blocks it.
Temirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Temirov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temirov.
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Temirov settles back down.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a shot to the body.
Temirov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King blocks a jab.
Temirov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with an overhand left.
Temirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temirov moves away from the strike by King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King lands the left hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temirov moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King staying out of range there.
King is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
King scores with a jab.
King throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King gets a clinch.
Temirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King misses with a body shot
and Temirov counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from King misses.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
King 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.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Temirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King missing with a left hand there. Temirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Temirov scoring well with a low kick there.
King thows a leg kick but Temirov checks it
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov cracks King with a good jab.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Temirov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Temirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a jab.
Temirov connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King tries to land a front kick but Temirov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
Temirov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
King misses with a straight left.
King defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
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 James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Temirov manages to circle out of the way.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
King pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Temirov breaks the clinch.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Temirov.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a leg kick.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a jab.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
King is looking to counter the offense by Temirov and move into the clinch.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King walks into a straight right hand from Temirov.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Temirov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Temirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
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 punch combination from Temirov misses.
King wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov blocks a head kick by King.
King has closed the distance and engaged Temirov in a clinch.
Temirov managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temirov is defending well for now.
Temirov is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temirov.
Temirov throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Temirov with the inside leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Temirov.
King is looking to counter punch.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Temirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Temirov moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Temirov avoids the head kick by King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Temirov thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws out a loose jab but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov scores with a body shot.
King misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King wants to land a leg kick but Temirov is out of range.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temirov avoids the body shot from King.
Temirov throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
Temirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King cracks Temirov with an open hand slap.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by King.
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Temirov. Temirov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Temirov throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Temirov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Temirov there.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov avoids the head kick by King.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Temirov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips under a jab from Temirov.
Temirov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Temirov scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temirov manages to avoid it.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King checks the leg kick.
King catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King slips a straight right by Temirov.
Temirov throws a leg kick that misses.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Temirov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov throws a hook but King blocks it.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King looks to throw a body kick
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Temirov catches King right on the button with a cross.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
King throws the left hand but Temirov avoids the punch easily.
King throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Temirov throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
As Temirov backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temirov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
As King backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
Temirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Temirov.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
King throws a solid leg kick but Temirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
As King backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temirov.
King blocks a jab.
King blocks a jab.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temirov doesn't seem bothered though.
Temirov takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Jab from Temirov.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
King moves away from the strike by Temirov.
King scores with a leg kick.
King digs a good body shot into Temirov's ribs.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Temirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. King catches Temirov right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting King counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
King tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is looking to counter punch.
Temirov throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into the clinch.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Temirov lands a two punch combo.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Temirov tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temirov.
Temirov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Temirov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Temirov throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
Temirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
Temirov throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Temirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
King takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
King misses with the combination.
Temirov throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Temirov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov is the new featherweight champion!
Ruslan Temirov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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