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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 2947 p4p, 2753 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 386 p4p, 364 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by 4 Minute - Hot Issue. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reaper misses with a hook
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma tests Reaper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
A shot to the body from Boma misses
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Boma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reaper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
A big left from Boma misses.
Boma scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper dodges the punch combination from Boma.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper scores with a decent looking hook.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
Reaper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma slips under a jab from Reaper.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
Boma takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Nice cross by Reaper.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reaper momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a head kick but Reaper moves out of range.
Boma lands a jab.
Reaper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reaper's hands.
Reaper defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper lands the left hand.
Boma catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma lands an overhand right.
Reaper looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Reaper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Reaper unleashes a big counter combination but Boma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boma throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Reaper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Reaper misses.
Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Reaper checks a leg kick.
Reaper slips under a jab from Boma.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by Boma as he checks the leg kick.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Boma.
Reaper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reaper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Reaper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reaper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boma counters with a low kick, right behind Reaper 's knee.
Boma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boma throws out a powerful jab.
Boma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boma.
Boma misses with a shot to the body
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Reaper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with a hook to the body
and Reaper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reaper thumps Boma with a low kick.
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Reaper motions for Boma to come forward. Reaper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Boma 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.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Reaper's head but Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Boma tenderised Reaper's leg. Reaper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper feints a counter leg kick.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
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!
Boma thows a leg kick but Reaper checks it
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper walks into a jab.
Boma misses with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Boma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boma misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
Boma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma catches Reaper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reaper connects with a jab.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reaper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boma has got the better of the exchanges.
Boma throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma feints and then cracks Reaper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reaper down.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reaper feints a counter leg kick.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper scores with a nice strike.
Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts.
Boma misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma lands with a shot to the body.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Reaper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reaper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boma blocks it well.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Reaper.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that second round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a low kick but Reaper moves out of range easily.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reaper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Reaper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Reaper down.
Boma throws a low kick but Reaper avoids it.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Reaper off balance momentarily.
Boma staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with a looping left.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.
Boma throws a leg kick but Reaper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reaper slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reaper slips a jab from Boma.
Reaper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Reaper's belly button to the back.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Reaper blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma scores with a head kick.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norman Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Reaper blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Boma misses.
And Reaper responds with a good body kick, but Boma manages to step out the way in time.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Reaper misses.
Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a right hand that misses
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper slips a straight right by Boma.
A countering left hand to the body from Reaper misses.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma thuds a left hand into Reaper's body.
Reaper tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reaper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boma throws a leg kick but Reaper checks it.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boma.
Reaper misses the body punch
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reaper jabs at Boma's body.
Boma cracks Reaper with a good jab.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma throws an off balance right hand
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
 Boma is rocked!
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reaper throws out the jab.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma cracks Reaper with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Boma misses
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reaper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Boma misses.
Reaper scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reaper connects with a jab.
A cross from Boma lands.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a leg kick.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Reaper moves his leg out of the way.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reaper drops Boma with a straight right hand, right on the button! Reaper follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Reaper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2621 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 152 p4p, 135 weight class). Hanma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Akhtankhanov coming out on top.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Hanma moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov works over Hanma's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Akhtankhanov with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Hanma checks it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Donk. Hanma catches Akhtankhanov right on the button with a cross.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hanma might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
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!
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanma punishes Akhtankhanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Hanma throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Hanma.
You can see that Hanma has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
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!
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Hanma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Hanma is rocked!
Hanma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Akhtankhanov sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanma seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Akhtankhanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanma's head backwards.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Hanma's leg. Hanma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Hanma's body.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 1117 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 126 p4p, 205 weight class). Gomez has chosen Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Egyptian dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Gomez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Egyptian gets control of Gomez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Egyptian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Egyptian working a defensive guard here.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Egyptian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Egyptian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Egyptian eventually gives up the hold.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez is trying to stand.
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.
Egyptian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Egyptian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Egyptian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomez won't allow Egyptian to pass to mount.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura but Gomez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egyptian to get the leverage.
Egyptian is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Egyptian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Egyptian prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Egyptian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Egyptian is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Egyptian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Egyptian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomez is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands a jab-cross combination.
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
A shot to the body from Egyptian misses
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez pushes Egyptian away with a front kick.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Egyptian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Egyptian thinking.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Egyptian dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Egyptian tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Egyptian backing up. Egyptian nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Egyptian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Gomez throws a counter combo.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Egyptian's body. Egyptian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egyptian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Egyptian persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian is looking to wear down Gomez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez is looking to slow Egyptian down with leg kicks.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian is rocked!
Pedro Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Egyptian throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egyptian advances to half guard.
Ishmael Egyptian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Egyptian wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
Egyptian stalling.
Gomez tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Egyptian 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.
Egyptian is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Egyptian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
Egyptian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egyptian shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Egyptian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a low kick, right behind Egyptian 's knee.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a body shot
and Gomez counters with a body kick that stops Egyptian in his tracks momentarily.
Gomez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pedro Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Egyptian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Egyptian is defended easily by Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishmael Egyptian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez sends Egyptian crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomez is motioning to the referee to let Egyptian up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gomez finds Egyptian's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Egyptian flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gomez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Egyptian will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Gomez!
After winning the bout, Pedro Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1367 p4p, 871 weight class) and Rufus Rutger (ranked 177 p4p, 117 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rufus Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback scores with a body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.
Doback clinches up against the cage.
Rutger avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage.
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doback digs a good body shot into Rutger's ribs.
Doback rushes Rutger and presses him up against the cage.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Doback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Doback.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rutger.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Doback.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doback connects with a knee to the head.
Doback lands a body shot.
Rutger looks winded!
Doback digs a right hand underneath Rutger's ribcage. Rutger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doback trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Rutger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback lands a shot to the body.
Doback lands a left hand.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Doback.
Rutger is rocked!
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutger seems to have recovered his senses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rutger on the inside.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Rutger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doback throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutger lands a jab to the head.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Rutger's knee but Rutger avoids it well.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Rutger jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutger circles away.
Doback swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doback throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Doback swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Doback connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doback is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Doback is looking to wear down Rutger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Doback cracks Rutger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doback punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Doback backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutger is breathing heavily.
Doback prevents Rutger from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Doback.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback scores with a nice hook to 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!
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutger is out of range and Doback settles back down.
Doback wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Doback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doback closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobacks head.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a nice elbow.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Doback.
 It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Rutger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rutger gets tackled into the cage by Doback. Doback maintains the clinch.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rutger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rutger drops to his knees and Doback pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Our winner, Dale Doback, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 389 p4p, 690 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 63 p4p, 98 weight class). Materlak has chosen Marzenia as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloisio has managed to clinch.
Aloisio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aloisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Aloisio slips the punch.
Aloisio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Materlak throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Aloisio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak moves out of range of the leg kick from Aloisio.
Aloisio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aloisio works the jab nicely.
Aloisio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Materlak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aloisio.
Materlak throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Materlak tries a low kick but Aloisio avoids it.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Materlak moves into the clinch successfully.
Aloisio lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aloisio pushes off an throws an elbow but Materlak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aloisio drags the fight down to the ground.
Materlak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Materlak defends it easily.
Aloisio looking to control.
Aloisio working for a triangle but Materlak defends it easily.
Aloisio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Materlak has gone for a leg lock! Aloisio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Materlak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak looking for a sweep. Not yet Materlak, not yet.
Aloisio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
Aloisio postures up.
Aloisio preventing the sweep.
Aloisio trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aloisio looking to sit in guard and control but Materlak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aloisio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Materlak manages to get himself to full guard.
Aloisio wants to pass the guard but Materlak is keeping the position.
Materlak is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aloisio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aloisio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aloisio lands a shot to the body.
Aloisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aloisio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aloisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is trying to pull guard but Materlak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aloisio.
Aloisio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio misses with an elbow strike.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Aloisio working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Aloisio - that landed with a thud.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak manages to break the clinch.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it.
Aloisio clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Aloisio.
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Aloisio misses with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Aloisio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
Aloisio keeps the fight on the outside.
Aloisio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Materlak at a distance.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws the kick towards the body but Aloisio avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicandro Aloisio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Aloisio moves out of range as Materlak throws a body kick.
Aloisio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aloisio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materlak can do to turn this around?
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aloisio tries to clinch up but Materlak circles away and keeps his distance.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Aloisio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aloisio has managed to clinch.
Aloisio throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aloisio throws an elbow but misses.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Materlak working aggressively here.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio digs a right hand underneath Materlak's ribcage. Materlak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Aloisio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Aloisio.
Materlak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aloisio throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Aloisio.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Aloisio steps away.
Aloisio throws a push kick but Materlak slaps the foot to one side.
Nicandro Aloisio is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aloisio.
A nice leg kick from Aloisio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aloisio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aloisio with the inside leg kick.
Materlak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Aloisio.
Materlak lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Aloisio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Aloisio blocks a leg kick.
Aloisio blocks a jab.
Aloisio throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
A leg kick checked by Aloisio.
Aloisio looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak misses the jab.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aloisio connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut.
Aloisio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aloisio with the inside leg kick.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Materlak throws a body kick that misses.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
Aloisio tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak scores with a spinning back kick!
Aloisio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Materlak checks the leg kick.
Aloisio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Materlak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aloisio tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Aloisio's head back.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Aloisio takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Aloisio throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aloisio was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
A little feinted left hand from Aloisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Aloisio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloisio staying out of range there.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
That kick from Aloisio tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Aloisio.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Aloisio throws an off balance right hand
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aloisio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materlak makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aloisio really felt that one!
Aloisio connects with a leg kick.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Aloisio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Aloisio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aloisio's corner calls for a 1-2. Aloisio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Aloisio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Materlak moves into range and clinches up with Aloisio.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Aloisio.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Materlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Materlak's elbow.
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Materlak tries to get set, Aloisio tries to push him back and clinch up but Materlak manages to avoid the attempt.
Aloisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak takes one to the side of the head.
Aloisio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Aloisio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio slips under a jab from Materlak.
Aloisio throws a good cross that connects.
Aloisio tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Aloisio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak throws a hook but Aloisio blocks it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aloisio clinches with his opponent.
Aloisio blocking some punches.
Aloisio misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio takes a shot to the head.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Aloisio's head.
Materlak misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
Aloisio is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Materlak dodges an elbow strike from Aloisio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aloisio can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aloisio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Materlak is aware though and is defending well.
Aloisio wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak is pushing down on Aloisio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aloisio is fighting to maintain full guard but Materlak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Materlak wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is defending well.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet.
Materlak controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio is pressing down on Materlak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aloisio trying to keep a closed guard but Materlak is proving a slippery customer.
Aloisio is trying to hold Materlak in close to prevent damage but Materlak has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak prevents Aloisio from improving his position.
Materlak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aloisio has a hand on Materlak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Materlak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Aloisio tries to hold on but Materlak pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak controlling the pace for now.
Aloisio regains half guard.
Materlak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aloisio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aloisio actively working from the bottom here.
Materlak postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Aloisio to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicandro Aloisio.
I think Aloisio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicandro Aloisio!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicandro Aloisio 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 Hunter Biden (ranked 1293 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 192 p4p, 190 weight class). Bugsy Seigel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seigel moves away.
Biden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Seigel counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Seigel defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Biden misses with a hook to the body
and Seigel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Biden cracks Seigel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seigel counters with a crisp one two that drops Biden! Seigel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Biden to his feet! Biden is in big trouble!
Seigel scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Seigel lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seigel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Biden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunter Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seigel swings for the body but Biden moves out of range.
Biden throwing a counter right hand but Seigel manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden misses with a looping left.
Seigel lands a nice hook to Biden's body. Biden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seigel throws a lazy uppercut
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Seigel staying out of range there.
Biden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seigel moves into the clinch.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Biden.
Seigel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biden scores with a jab to the head.
Biden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden throws a sloppy body shot
and Seigel counters with a straight right hand.
Seigel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden throws an off balance right hand
and Seigel counters by clinching up.
Seigel tries to work over Biden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biden.
Biden breaks from the clinch.
Biden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Biden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seigel throws a front kick that sends Biden stumbling back into the cage.
Biden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seigel counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biden missing with a left hand there. Seigel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seigel misses with a body punch
letting Biden counter with a right hand.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Biden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden throws a hook but Seigel avoids it easily.
Seigel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Seigel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Biden looks to land a right hand but Seigel moved out of range.
Seigel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Biden misses.
Biden misses with an uppercut. Seigel saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel scores with a push kick.
Biden tries to keep at a distance but Seigel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Biden.
Seigel misses with a body punch.
Biden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seigel lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seigel scores with a shot to the side of Biden's head.
Seigel lands with a left to the head.
Biden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Seigel.
Hunter Biden's cut is getting worse.
Biden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Seigel's head but Seigel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biden dodges the punch combination from Seigel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Biden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Biden avoids a kick to the body.
Biden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seigel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seigel throws a shot to the body.
Seigel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seigel.
Biden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seigel manages to avoid it.
Biden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seigel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden blocks a low kick nicely.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seigel.
Seigel misses the shot to the body.
Biden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seigel lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seigel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seigel misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Biden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden swings widly with a right hand
and Seigel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Seigel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Biden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biden can't find room to land a body shot as Seigel controls the action.
Biden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Seigel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Seigel counters with a right hand to the body.
Seigel with a jab.
Biden takes a swing at Seigel's ribcage but misses.
Seigel flicks out a counter leg kick but Biden steps away.
Seigel staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seigel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Biden misses the target.
Biden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Seigel moves out of range as Biden strikes.
Biden ducks under a wild hook from Seigel.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Seigel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Seigel stuns Biden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Biden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seigel lands a leg kick that knocks Biden off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel lands with an uppercut that bounces Biden off the cage and back into range.
Hunter Biden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seigel slips a straight right by Biden.
Seigel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Seigel.
Seigel lands a big right hand that sends Biden crashing to the mat! Seigel stays standing though and waves Biden back to his feet!
Jeez, Hunter Biden's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hunter Biden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 633 p4p, 597 weight class) and Bruce Kiwi (ranked 97 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kiwi's choice of entrance music: Reaper. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Kiwi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kiwi sprawls well.
Kiwi throws a wild body kick that Phillips sees coming a mile off.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiwi sprawls well. Kiwi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi misses with a left hand
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiwi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiwi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiwi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiwi. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiwi lands a jab.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiwi throws out the jab.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Kiwi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiwi is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Kiwi circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiwi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Kiwi circles away easily
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiwi counters with a straight right hand.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiwi tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiwi to the ground. Kiwi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiwi.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Kiwi throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Kiwi counters with a left to the body.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Kiwi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiwi continues to drive forward.
Phillips has Kiwi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiwi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Kiwi manages to break the clinch.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kiwi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiwi rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two 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!
Kiwi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi breaks the clinch.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiwi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Kiwi breaks away and moves out of range.
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Kiwi.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiwi! But no joy.
Phillips tries to move into range but Kiwi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiwi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Kiwi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiwi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kiwi.
Sloppy strikes from Kiwi. Those never looked like landing.
Kiwi throws a big shot that misses.
Kiwi gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Kiwi manages to retain guard.
Kiwi pushes Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Kiwi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiwi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Kiwi had a free shot at his head there.
Kiwi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phillips had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Kiwi wants to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiwi, which made it look bad.
Kiwi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiwi misses with the combination.
Kiwi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kiwi sprawls well.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiwi.
Kiwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Kiwi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Kiwi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phillips's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiwi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiwi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips feints and as Kiwi raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiwi wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwi is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Kiwi keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Kiwi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Kiwi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kiwi throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiwi wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiwi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kiwi passes into side control.
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.
Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiwi's best efforts.
Kiwi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiwi controlling the action here.
Kiwi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Kiwi tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kiwi seems content to control.
Kiwi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiwi sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crunch! Kiwi slams his shin into Phillips's torso.
Kiwi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiwi sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiwi swivels and escapes.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiwi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips with a poor takedown
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiwi.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiwi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiwi.
Kiwi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiwi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick from Kiwi lands but Phillips takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips shoots in but Kiwi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiwi lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Kiwi.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Kiwi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kiwi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiwi throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands an overhand right.
Kiwi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phillips at a distance.
Phillips checks a low kick from Kiwi.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Kiwi.
Phillips misses with a takedown
and Kiwi counters with a good low kick that Phillips was not able to check.
Bruce Kiwi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Kiwi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiwi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips dives in and grabs Kiwi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiwi pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiwi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kiwi.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiwi defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Kiwi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kiwi.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Kiwi scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiwi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kiwi.
Kiwi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiwi is pressed up against the cage. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiwi down to the mat. Kiwi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kiwi cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Kiwi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiwi circles away.
Kiwi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiwi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiwi pinned against the cage. Kiwi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Kiwi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiwi.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kiwi misses with a wild combination.
Kiwi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kiwi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kiwi.
Kiwi is looking for the big counter here.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiwi moves into the clinch.
Bruce Kiwi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiwi lands with a light punch inside.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Kiwi misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiwi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiwi misses with a body shot.
Kiwi misses with a straight right.
Kiwi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phillips has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiwi misses with a hook. Phillips ducked under it nicely.
Kiwi throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiwi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiwi misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Kiwi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.
A hook to the body from Kiwi.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Kiwi controls the action.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kiwi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiwi 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kiwi!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Kiwi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 358 p4p, 564 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 48 p4p, 69 weight class). Jim Reefer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer blocks it.
Adeoluwa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Reefer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reefer blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Reefer.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Reefer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adeoluwa doesn't seem phased though.
Reefer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reefer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Reefer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reefer throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reefer lands a nice shot that snaps Adeoluwa's head back.
Reefer misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reefer works the jab nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice body shot.
Reefer with the inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reefer misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Reefer's shoulder, as Reefer tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reefer! But no joy.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Reefer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Reefer is out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Reefer ducks down to avoid it.
Reefer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reefer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adeoluwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reefer lands with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Reefer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reefer throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reefer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adeoluwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reefer throws the kick towards the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa takes one on the button.
Adeoluwa digs a good body shot into Reefer's ribs.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reefer counters with a nice uppercut.
Reefer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa with a poor takedown
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Reefer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer scores with a head kick. Adeoluwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Reefer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reefer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adeoluwa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reefer scores with a hook.
Adeoluwa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reefer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Reefer lands a lovely overhand right.
Reefer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reefer. That one must have hurt.
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adeoluwa really felt that one!
Adeoluwa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Adeoluwa. Those never looked like landing.
Reefer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab.
It looks like Jim Reefer has been cut.
Reefer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adeoluwa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reefer misses with a right hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reefer misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reefer duly obliges.
Reefer lands with an uppercut that bounces Adeoluwa off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer delivers a nice body kick.
Jab by Reefer.
Jim Reefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer wants to slow Adeoluwa down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reefer backs up against the cage.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reefer digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Reefer lands with a good body shot.
Adeoluwa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa pulls Reefer into guard.
Reefer wants to get up but he can't break Adeoluwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adeoluwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reefer is trying to stand back up but Adeoluwa is controlling him
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reefer keeps working.
Reefer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa prevents Reefer from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Reefer has recovered full guard.
Adeoluwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reefer is trying to keep Adeoluwa in close.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Reefer blocks nicely.
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.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of elbows.
Adeoluwa won't allow Reefer to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa stands up over Reefer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adeoluwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa won't allow Reefer to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reefer works the jab nicely.
Reefer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Reefer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reefer moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reefer.
Reefer throws a head kick that half lands.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Reefer is out of range.
Reefer throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa defending well as Reefer loads up on a big left hand.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Reefer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa shoots in looking for a takedown but Reefer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adeoluwa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Reefer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reefer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adeoluwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adeoluwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reefer thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa jabs at Reefer's body.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Reefer leaves Adeoluwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Adeoluwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reefer connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Reefer saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reefer misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reefer throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reefer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reefer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reefer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adeoluwa scrambles back to his feet.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Reefer scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one.
Reefer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adeoluwa at a distance.
Reefer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reefer, as that shot connected.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch there but Reefer circles away.
Reefer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adeoluwa blocks it well.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Reefer checks it
enabling Reefer to counter with a crisp jab.
Reefer throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Reefer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reefer thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Reefer's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer lands a front kick.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reefer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
It looked like Adeoluwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reefer.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reefer circles away quickly and effectively.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reefer lands a jab.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
letting Reefer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reefer. Adeoluwa shrugs it off though.
Reefer is looking to chop away at Adeoluwa's legs.
It looked like Adeoluwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reefer.
Reefer slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer scores with a push kick.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick.
Reefer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Reefer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Reefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Reefer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Reefer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reefer misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
Reefer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reefer backs up against the cage.
Adeoluwa jabs Reefer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Reefer cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Reefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reefer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reefer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adeoluwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reefer works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reefer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reefer connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reefer at a distance.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Reefer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reefer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but Reefer avoids it well and moves away.
Reefer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reefer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer'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. This is the final round!
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reefer misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Reefer moves out of range.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Adeoluwa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reefer looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer jabs at Adeoluwa's body.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Reefer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reefer tries to land a front kick but Adeoluwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adeoluwa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reefer. That one must have hurt.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Reefer.
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Reefer's body. Reefer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reefer misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Reefer moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reefer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reefer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reefer lands with a kick to the temple. Adeoluwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reefer staying out of range there.
Reefer throws a counter combo.
Reefer cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a thumping low kick.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reefer scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reefer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reefer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adeoluwa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook to the body
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa needs to keep his hands up - Reefer had a free shot at his head there.
Adeoluwa is rocked!
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reefer.
Reefer missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Reefer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reefer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reefer!
Jim Reefer is the new featherweight champion!
Jim Reefer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 172 p4p, 442 weight class) and Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 29 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut.
Solomon feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solomon was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solomon feinted with a counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski cracks Solomon with an open hand slap.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Solomon saw that one coming.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skurwysynowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skurwysynowski misses with a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Solomon trying to control the action but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Solomon controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skurwysynowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solomon is working for a kimura but Skurwysynowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Solomon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skurwysynowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skurwysynowski has hold of Solomon's hands but Solomon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skurwysynowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Solomon jumps into side control!
Skurwysynowski is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
Skurwysynowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skurwysynowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Solomon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skurwysynowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Solomon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skurwysynowski prevents Solomon from improving position.
Solomon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solomon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to score with some ground and pound. Skurwysynowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Solomon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skurwysynowski, who protects the arm well.
Solomon cracks Skurwysynowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Solomon throws an elbow but Skurwysynowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solomon cracks Skurwysynowski with a big right hand but Skurwysynowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solomon wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Skurwysynowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Solomon trying to control the position but Skurwysynowski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skurwysynowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Skurwysynowski manages to get back to half guard.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skurwysynowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Solomon from advancing position.
Solomon is keen to just control but Skurwysynowski is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon is working for a submission of some sort.
Solomon seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skurwysynowski connects with a jab.
Solomon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solomon lands in his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski has momentary wrist control but Solomon slips an elbow through the middle.
Skurwysynowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skurwysynowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but Skurwysynowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Solomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skurwysynowski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Skurwysynowski is proving a slippery customer.
Skurwysynowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skurwysynowski is still trying to improve position.
Skurwysynowski stopping the sweep attempt from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Skurwysynowski controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solomon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skurwysynowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solomon 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.
Solomon looking for subs off his back but Skurwysynowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skurwysynowski in particular looking to stall.
Solomon trying to hold on to Skurwysynowski's head to control him but Skurwysynowski postures up.
Skurwysynowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Solomon right on the button with a cross.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
Solomon attempts a counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it well and moves away.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skurwysynowski misses with a shot to the body
and Solomon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skurwysynowski's guard.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skurwysynowski wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skurwysynowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skurwysynowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Skurwysynowski!
Solomon with the ground and pound but Skurwysynowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Solomon seems to be working for a kimura but Skurwysynowski defends the submission attempt.
Solomon is looking to pass Skurwysynowski's guard but actually Skurwysynowski recovers to full guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is pushing down on Skurwysynowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skurwysynowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Solomon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zekariays Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon trying to control from half guard but Skurwysynowski is working away.
Skurwysynowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skurwysynowski is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
Skurwysynowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski is not content to let Solomon control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon is looking for a kimura here.
Solomon works his way into side control.
Solomon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skurwysynowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skurwysynowski trying to remain calm as Solomon controls from the top position.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Solomon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has an Americana. Skurwysynowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Solomon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Solomon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon retains his light heavyweight title!
Zekariays Solomon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harris Reed (ranked 216 p4p, 380 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 30 p4p, 55 weight class). Reed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Billabong lands a jab.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Billabong.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong moves out of range as Reed strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billabong.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a big counter combination but Billabong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billabong has time to react.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong takes one to the chin there.
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Reed.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong is rocked!
Reed fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Billabong square on the jaw! Damn, Billabong is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Harris Reed made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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