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Highland 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Greene (ranked 24950 p4p, 3718 weight class) and Ephraim Tranchemontagne (ranked 629 p4p, 450 weight class). Mo Greene has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ephraim Tranchemontagne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene throws a series of punches but Tranchemontagne avoids them all with ease.
Ephraim Tranchemontagne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tranchemontagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
A head kick by Tranchemontagne misses
and Tranchemontagne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tranchemontagne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tranchemontagne takes the fight into the clinch.
Tranchemontagne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tranchemontagne wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
Greene lands a left and a right that send Tranchemontagne crashing to the mat, dazed. Greene thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Ephraim Tranchemontagne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene misses with an uppercut. Tranchemontagne saw that one coming.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tranchemontagne looks to clinch
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Tranchemontagne toppling to the canvas! Tranchemontagne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!
 Tranchemontagne is rocked!
Tranchemontagne throws a lazy head kick
and Greene counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mo Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zajac (ranked 2600 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 342 p4p, 502 weight class). Jan Zajac 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Zajac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enkhtulga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Enkhtulga tries to bum rush Zajac with a series of wild strikes but Zajac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Zajac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enkhtulga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zajac blocks a head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Enkhtulga sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Zajac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zajac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajac on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enkhtulga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zajac's head.
Enkhtulga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Enkhtulga lands a head kick!
 It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Zajac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enkhtulga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enkhtulga.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Zajac misses the target.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zajac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga misses the shot to the body.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkhtulga can pounce on him.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zajac attempts a counter takedown but Enkhtulga avoids it well and moves away.
Zajac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enkhtulga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zajac might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zajac moves out of range of the body kick from Enkhtulga.
It looked like Zajac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Zajac moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Enkhtulga does no damage.
Zajac avoids the head kick by Enkhtulga.
Zajac feinted with a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Enkhtulga misses.
Zajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enkhtulga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body kick there by Enkhtulga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Zajac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zajac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A counter left hand to the body from Zajac misses its target.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Zajac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zajac avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zajac is looking to counter punch.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Enkhtulga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
Zajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enkhtulga can pounce on him.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
Zajac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Zajac moves out of range.
Enkhtulga misses with a wild combination.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jan Zajac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enkhtulga scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Enkhtulga.
Crunch! Enkhtulga slams his shin into Zajac's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zajac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Enkhtulga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Enkhtulga tries to land a leg kick but Zajac saw it coming and moves away.
Zajac throwing a counter right hand but Enkhtulga manages to avoid it.
Enkhtulga throws a push kick but Zajac slaps the foot to one side.
Zajac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Enkhtulga sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zajac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga connects with a high kick.
Enkhtulga throws a nice head kick!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Zajac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enkhtulga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
Our winner, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Jaeger (ranked 2586 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 327 p4p, 261 weight class). Frank Jaeger 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sparr clinches with his opponent.
Sparr pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Jaeger.
Sparr postures up.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr passes into half guard.
Jaeger trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Jaeger is working away.
Jaeger wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Sparr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jaeger is squirming around, avoiding Sparr's attempts to control the action.
Jaeger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparr cracks Jaeger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sparr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jaeger's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr landing strikes from the mount and Jaeger is in trouble!
Sparr landing strikes from the mount and Jaeger is in trouble!
Jaeger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sparr unloading with bombs!
Sparr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaeger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaeger!
Jaeger stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Sparr pulls Jaeger in close to prevent any damage.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Sparr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparr keeping full guard, as Jaeger tries to pass.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Jaeger defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Jaeger defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaeger misses with a body kick.
Sparr cracks Jaeger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jaeger tries to land a body kick
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Jaeger tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Jaeger is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaeger tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Sparr passes to side control.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jaeger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaeger is trying to get back to half guard.
Jaeger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Sparr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jaeger's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Jaeger prevents Sparr from improving position.
Sparr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaeger, who protects the arm well.
Jaeger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaeger stops Sparr from passing to mount.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaeger down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger looks to move to half guard but instead Sparr has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr landing shots from mount.
Jaeger is working to get back to half guard.
Sparr working Jaeger over with strikes here.
Sparr lands a big shot there that rocks Jaeger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr controlling from mount.
Sparr landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr scoring with strikes but Jaeger is staying in there.
Sparr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jaeger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
 Jaeger is rocked!
Sparr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jaeger out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sparr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
An out of breath Roger Sparr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 4036 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 484 p4p, 237 weight class). Timur Vasiliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Fisticuffs manages to get underhooks.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasiliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev tries to clinch there but Fisticuffs circles away.
Fisticuffs gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev wants to clinch but Fisticuffs slips to the side
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisticuffs has double underhooks.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev looking for a takedown.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs is pressed up against the cage. Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fisticuffs down to the mat. Fisticuffs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasiliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisticuffs just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Vasiliev against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Vasiliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch.
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Vasiliev in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraso Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisticuffs lands a right hook to the body.
Fisticuffs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Fisticuffs - just one landing.
Fisticuffs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisticuffs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasiliev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
A hook to the body from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Fisticuffs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vasiliev sprawling to the canvas! Vasiliev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisticuffs finish him?!
Vasiliev is rocked!
Vasiliev takes one on the button.
Oh Vasiliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a big right hand that drops Vasiliev! The killer instinct kicks in and Fisticuffs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fisticuffs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 1036 p4p, 628 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 153 p4p, 88 weight class). Home comes to the cage accompanied by Ransom. The key to victory for New Home has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Damien on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Home.
It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Home lands a jab to the nose.
Home lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Damien throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Home tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damien is in Home's guard.
Home is looking to stand up but Damien isn't so interested in that idea.
Home knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Damien on the ground.
Damien trying to control but Home is working from the bottom.
Home wants to stand but Damien is controlling the position.
Damien trying to control but Home is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Home keeping moving, preventing Damien from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Damien wants to pass the guard but Home is keeping the position.
Home keeping moving, preventing Damien from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home has his feet on Damien's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Damien dives in and grabs Home's left leg, looking for a takedown. Home pushes down on Damien's head and hops out.
Damien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Home sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damien somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Damien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Damien is rocked!
Damien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Home counters with a crisp right that sends Damien to the canvas! Home follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Home!
An out of breath and clearly excited New Home thanked Laundry only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 819 p4p, 724 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 127 p4p, 110 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald connects with a looping right hand.
Giantslayer shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Giantslayer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzgerald up against the cage.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzgerald fights it but they end up in guard.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giantslayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giantslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Fitzgerald has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Giantslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giantslayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Giantslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giantslayer throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Giantslayer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Fitzgerald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Giantslayer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giantslayer content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Giantslayer is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Giantslayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giantslayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giantslayer throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giantslayer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Giantslayer darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Giantslayer into the cage.
Giantslayer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzgerald regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dwalin Giantslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giantslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald controlling Giantslayer's posture.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer is really struggling to control Fitzgerald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giantslayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwalin Giantslayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giantslayer shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Giantslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Giantslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giantslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Giantslayer being controlled here momentarily.
Fitzgerald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fitzgerald controls Giantslayer momentarily but Giantslayer frees himself.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald looking to control.
Fitzgerald being controlled here, momentarily.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giantslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Giantslayer postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Giantslayer stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position.
Giantslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Giantslayer is working hard here to advance 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 Dwalin Giantslayer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Giantslayer misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Giantslayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald cracks Giantslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giantslayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giantslayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dwalin Giantslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a solid leg kick but Giantslayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Giantslayer controlling the position.
Giantslayer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giantslayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giantslayer connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Giantslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giantslayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giantslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
Giantslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Giantslayer's head to control him but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer is taking a breather. Fitzgerald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Giantslayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Giantslayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Giantslayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald keeping control of the position.
Giantslayer prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Giantslayer in his half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to maintain the position but Giantslayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzgerald won't allow Giantslayer to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwalin Giantslayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giantslayer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 419 p4p, 624 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 63 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
220
17 - 9 - 0 |
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30
207
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov throws a series of strikes that have Hand backpedaling.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand.
Vinogradov cracks Hand with an open hand slap.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinogradov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Vinogradov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Vinogradov catches Hand right on the button with a cross.
Vinogradov gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov trying to control from half guard but Hand is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is really struggling to control Hand but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hand is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Hand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hand is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Hand wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vinogradov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinogradov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vinogradov goes for an armbar but Hand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hand.
Vinogradov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hand defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinogradov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hand but Hand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov cracks Hand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hand defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Hand misses.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Vinogradov cracks Hand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Hand misses with a hook.
Vinogradov attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hand enables Vinogradov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vinogradov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand has escaped and now he's on top!
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hand has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov wants to control but Hand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hand content to control rather than advance.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to full guard.
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hand pulls his head out easily.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vinogradov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown but Hand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Hand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov shoots and misses
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinogradov drops his hands momentarily and Hand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov shoots in for a double leg but Hand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Hand.
Vinogradov has a takedown stuffed.
Hand stuffs the takedown.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand slips under a jab.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov shoots in and bounces Hand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diamond Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vinogradov preventing the sweep.
Vinogradov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hand is retaining full guard.
Sergey Vinogradov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinogradov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinogradov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hand is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.
Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hand wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Vinogradov controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diamond Hand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vinogradov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 361 p4p, 701 weight class) and Mariusz Dominator (ranked 57 p4p, 107 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
210
24 - 8 - 0 |
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30
278
14 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mariusz Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Veainu misses.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dominator throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Veainu.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Veainu throws a good cross that connects.
Dominator staying out of range there.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu 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.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dominator throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dominator misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Dominator misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Dominator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Dominator slips the punch.
Dominator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominator misses with a wild combination.
Dominator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu moves into the clinch.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Dominator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominator.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Dominator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
As Dominator looks to move away, Veainu throws a big counter combo but Dominator just gets out of the way.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dominator misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Dominator misses.
Dominator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veainu throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Dominator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Dominator misses.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Dominator misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominator throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Veainu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
Dominator looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Dominator counters with a straight right hand.
Dominator moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A jab from Dominator misses.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.
Dominator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dominator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Dominator's belly button to the back.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
The crowd cheers as Veainu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dominator doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominator steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dominator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Dominator ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Dominator ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu 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.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Dominator's belly button to the back.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominator.
Veainu lands with a cross.
Dominator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veainu momentarily.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dominator misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
Dominator scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dominator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veainu drives through and clinches with Dominator against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dominator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
Dominator blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominator.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Dominator with an uppercut!
Dominator blocks a jab.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Dominator is out of range.
Dominator scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Dominator saw that one coming.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dominator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dominator slips under a jab from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Dominator throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominator blocks a jab.
Dominator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominator moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dominator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominator takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dominator.
Dominator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Veainu with a body shot.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Dominator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Dominator.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Dominator manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Dominator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dominator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veainu in his tracks.
Dominator misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu tries to counter by clinching up but Dominator breaks away and moves out of range.
Dominator misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dominator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dominator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator is breathing heavily.
Dominator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws a shot to the body.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Dominator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Veainu.
Dominator swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dominator is rocked!
Dominator misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Dominator was well out of range.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominator is just out of range.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominator misses the body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dominator throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook. Dominator ducked under it nicely.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Dominator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominator.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator misses with a right hand
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veainu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dominator scrambles back to his feet.
Dominator slips a straight right by Veainu.
Dominator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dominator moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominator can do to turn this around?
Dominator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Veainu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dominator defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Dominator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu slips a straight right by Dominator.
Dominator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dominator throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Dominator moves away and avoids it.
Dominator misses with an uppercut.
Veainu moves out of range as Dominator strikes.
Dominator scoring well with a low kick there.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veainu lunges at Dominator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dominator's hand.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Dominator's head but Dominator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Mariusz Dominator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominator moves away.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominator looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Dominator looks for the body kick but Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Dominator slips the punch.
Dominator tries to bum rush Veainu with a series of wild strikes but Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Veainu misses.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
letting Dominator counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Dominator moves away and avoids it.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominator throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Dominator moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Dominator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Dominator saw that one coming.
Veainu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dominator throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Dominator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dominator slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominator in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator tries to move into range but Veainu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Veainu.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Good exchange - Dominator coming out on top.
Dominator throws a looping overhand right but Veainu ducks down to avoid it.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominator in his tracks.
Dominator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Veainu checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veainu 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonatane Veainu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 301 p4p, 1302 weight class) and Guy Bernier (ranked 18 p4p, 82 weight class). Thibodeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty x D4L. Bernier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. Guy Bernier has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Bernier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Bernier.
Bernier takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernier or not.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bernier trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bernier into the cage.
Bernier blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Bernier, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bernier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bernier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Bernier's head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Bernier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernier's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux cracks Bernier with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernier looking to stall.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Bernier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Bernier.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux rushes Bernier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernier can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Guy Bernier has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets through Bernier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Bernier is having none of it.
Bernier misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernier or not.
Bernier is breathing heavily.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernier drops back down to his feet.
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Bernier controls the action.
Bernier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Bernier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Bernier looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernier's elbow.
Bernier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Bernier wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernier's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Bernier blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Bernier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Bernier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bernier can turn it around.
Bernier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux presses Bernier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bernier taking a breather.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Bernier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Bernier tries to tie him up.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux gets through Bernier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernier trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bernier into the cage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Bernier up against the cage.
Bernier is trying to break free.
Bernier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bernier seems to be working for a kimura but Thibodeaux defends the submission attempt.
Bernier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thibodeaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernier's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernier trying to control the position but Thibodeaux manages to sink in the hooks.
Bernier tries to break free.
Bernier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernier on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Thibodeaux gets his hands free as Bernier looks to control.
Thibodeaux has the hooks in. Bernier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bernier keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux keeps control of the position easily here as Bernier tries to buck him off.
Bernier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is not going to allow Bernier to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Thibodeaux.
Bernier tries to break free.
Bernier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Bernier wants to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux had his way with Guy Bernier in that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bernier misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Bernier's ribcage. Bernier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bernier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bernier misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernier takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Bernier tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Bernier, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bernier is rocked!
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Bernier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bernier tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Guy Bernier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:42
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:42
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 216 p4p, 356 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 36 p4p, 56 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elkhan takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson throws a right hand that Elkhan ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkhan also avoids with ease.
Thompson slips a straight right by Elkhan.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Elkhan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Elkhan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkhan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkhan lands a head shot.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Elkhan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkhan.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elkhan 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.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkhan's corner calls for a 1-2. Elkhan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
A countering left hand to the body from Elkhan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elkhan pinned against the cage. Elkhan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Thompson defending well as Elkhan loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Elkhan moves away and avoids it.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkhan moves away.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elkhan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elkhan sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Elkhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkhan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Elkhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elkhan's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkhan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elkhan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elkhan is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Elkhan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkhan swivels and escapes.
Elkhan misses with a looping left.
Elkhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson motions for Elkhan to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson misses the body punch
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkhan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkhan.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elkhan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Elkhan lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elkhan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elkhan swivels and escapes.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A nice side step and Elkhan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Elkhan misses with a hook.
Elkhan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Elkhan is just out of range.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elkhan but Elkhan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Elkhan scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Elkhan smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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