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HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Onur Demir (ranked 24936 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Peter Tham (ranked 493 p4p, 476 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Demir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eva&Mia. Onur Demir had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onur Demir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Tham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tham lands a body shot.
Tham lands a glancing blow to the side of Demir's head.
Tham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demir somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Tham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tham lands a jab to the head.
Demir pushes Tham up against the cage in a clinch.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Demir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demir is trying to pull guard but Tham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demir is working for takedown but Tham is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tham pushes Demir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Tham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tham walks away with a smile on his face. Demir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tham moves in looking to clinch but Demir pushes him off.
Demir appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demir tries to keep at a distance but Tham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham swings wildly with an uppercut but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tham misses with the head strike.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tham lands a body punch.
Tham wants to break free but Demir has control.
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tham avoids it really well and circles away.
Demir misses with a takedown
and Tham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tham pushes Demir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tham moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demir is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demir jumps guard but Tham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Demir is trying to push Tham away but Tham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Tham just leaning against Demir, taking a breather.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tham scores with a shoulder strike.
Tham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tham tries to throw a body punch but Demir avoids it by throwing Tham back against the cage.
Tham misses with a punch to the body.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tham stalls.
Tham swings wildly with an uppercut but Demir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demir decides to pull guard.
Tham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Demir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Demir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tham looking to sit in guard and control but Demir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Demir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham 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.
Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - Demir circles away.
Demir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tham, pushing him back against the cage.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Demir manages to break the clinch.
Tham misses the shot to the body.
Tham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demir.
Tham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tham doesn't manage to clinch there - Demir circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham swinging wildly here.
Tham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Demir counters with a left and a right that stings Tham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tham scores with a jab. Demir acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demir tries to counter by clinching up but Tham breaks away and moves out of range.
Demir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tham tries to avoid it but Demir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tham to the ground. Tham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tham tries to clinch up but Demir circles away and keeps his distance.
Demir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tham as he jumps to the side.
Tham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tham.
Demir is looking for a counter combo.
Demir defending well as Tham loads up on a big left hand.
Tham scores with a jab to the head.
Peter Tham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tham is looking to clinch.
Tham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demir's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onur Demir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tham cracks Demir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tham as he avoids it easily.
Onur Demir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Tham.
Tham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tham defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demir misses with a takedown attempt
and Tham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demir drops his hands momentarily and Tham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tham tries to clinch there but Demir circles away.
Demir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tham has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tham lands with a shot to the body.
Tham tries to clinch but Demir is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demir is defended easily by Tham.
Demir shoots in for a takedown but Tham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tham has Demir up against the cage in a clinch.
Tham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demir fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tham.
Tham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tham misses with a body punch.
Demir prevents a body shot from Tham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Demir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tham rushes Demir and presses him up against the cage.
Tham trying to stall but Demir improves his position.
Tham wants to break free but Demir has control.
Tham struggles to land a body shot inside as Demir controls his hands.
Tham tries to work over Demir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tham.
Tham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peter Tham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demir pulls Tham into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tham throws an elbow that misses. Demir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tham's guard. Nice move by Demir!
Tham working a defensive guard but Demir manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tham is trying to control Demir's posture but Demir avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tham's shoulder. That is not cool.
Demir tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tham trying his best to control but Demir has mounted him.
Tham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demir has control of Tham's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tham regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demir trying to control but Tham is having none of it.
Tham tries to hold on but Demir postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tham is looking to get to half guard.
Demir looking to control but Tham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peter Tham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tham tries to reverse the position but Demir maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onur Demir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Peter Tham!
Peter Tham wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Wilson (ranked 5849 p4p, 24263 weight class) and Boko Haram (ranked 263 p4p, 276 weight class). Boko Haram will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boko Haram!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson takes a swing at Haram's ribcage but misses.
Haram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Haram connects with the punch.
 Wilson is rocked!
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haram wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haram is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson prevents Haram from improving his position.
Wilson is taking a breather. Haram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson throws a head kick but Haram moves out of range.
Haram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body
and Haram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haram looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Haram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Haram from improving his position.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haram wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Haram tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haram defending well though.
Haram kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Haram connects with a body shot.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson working away.
Haram sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haram is trying to get back to full guard.
Haram pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson wants to control but Haram is keeping him busy.
Haram keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haram defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boko Haram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Haram counters with a crisp right that sends Wilson to the canvas! Haram follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boko Haram!
Boko Haram thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vonte Smith (ranked 5132 p4p, 24870 weight class) and Bink Tinkerfoot (ranked 404 p4p, 490 weight class). Vonte Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vonte Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bink Tinkerfoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tinkerfoot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tinkerfoot sprawls and moves away.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinkerfoot feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looks for the body kick but Tinkerfoot saw that one coming.
Tinkerfoot clinches.
Tinkerfoot scores with a hook to the body.
Tinkerfoot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and clinches.
Tinkerfoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tinkerfoot has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch.
Tinkerfoot tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tinkerfoot checks a leg kick.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Tinkerfoot backs away looking to recover.
Tinkerfoot moves into the clinch.
Tinkerfoot is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinkerfoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinkerfoot off to one side.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tinkerfoot on the side of the head.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tinkerfoot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinkerfoot is just out of range.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tinkerfoot pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinkerfoot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tinkerfoot works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith tries to break free but Tinkerfoot pushes him back against the cage.
Tinkerfoot manages to break the clinch.
Tinkerfoot drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tinkerfoot if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a cross.
We've been informed that Tinkerfoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tinkerfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Tinkerfoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a right hand that Tinkerfoot ducks under and follows up with a left that Tinkerfoot also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vonte Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tinkerfoot shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkerfoot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tinkerfoot keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tinkerfoot breaks from the clinch.
Tinkerfoot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tinkerfoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vonte Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vonte Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith works Tinkerfoot's body with a nice hook.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Tinkerfoot's head back.
Smith misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tinkerfoot keeps him there for the moment.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch.
Tinkerfoot throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Tinkerfoot throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinkerfoot can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinkerfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinkerfoot goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Tinkerfoot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tinkerfoot is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tinkerfoot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Tinkerfoot shoots in.
Tinkerfoot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tinkerfoot dodges the punch combination from Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tinkerfoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Tinkerfoot backpedaling.
Tinkerfoot has his takedown stuffed
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkerfoot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinkerfoot moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tinkerfoot has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Tinkerfoot has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to push Tinkerfoot away but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tinkerfoot is stalling here.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Tinkerfoot has double underhooks.
Tinkerfoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tinkerfoot's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vonte Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tinkerfoot shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tinkerfoot clinches up against the cage.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tinkerfoot has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot.
Vonte Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bink Tinkerfoot.
Tinkerfoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Tinkerfoot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith digs a good hook to Tinkerfoot's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tinkerfoot wants to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Tinkerfoot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tinkerfoot moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Tinkerfoot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tinkerfoot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tinkerfoot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Smith stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a head kick but Tinkerfoot moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tinkerfoot prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Tinkerfoot wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tinkerfoot keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkerfoot breaks from the clinch.
Tinkerfoot with a poor takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tinkerfoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tinkerfoot scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tinkerfoot has time to react.
Tinkerfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Tinkerfoot counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Tinkerfoot to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinkerfoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinkerfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinkerfoot takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Tinkerfoot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tinkerfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Tinkerfoot. Tinkerfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Bink Tinkerfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vonte Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tinkerfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Tinkerfoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Vonte Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Vonte Smith!
Vonte Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Lee Evans really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kobi Swisa was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Greene (ranked 4155 p4p, 3817 weight class) and Hector Mad Dog (ranked 377 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mad Dog!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mad Dog moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mad Dog throws an elbow but it misses.
Greene stalling.
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mad Dog backwards.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Mad Dog.
Mad Dog trying to land knees to the body.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Greene.
A body shot lands from Greene.
A nice left hand lands by Greene.
Greene stalling.
Mad Dog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greene avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mad Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Mad Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene stalls.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greene scores with a shot to the side of Mad Dog's head.
Greene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mad Dog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Greene.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Mad Dog trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Greene.
Greene works on Mad Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Greene's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mad Dog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mad Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Greene avoiding damage.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene pushes Mad Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Greene.
Mad Dog looks winded!
Good body shot from Greene.
Greene has Mad Dog pushed against the cage.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mad Dog is looking to control Greene's arms but Greene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mad Dog has his back to the cage.
Greene lands with a left to the head.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
Greene is pushing Mad Dog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Greene.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Mad Dog looking to stall.
Greene stalling in the clinch.
Greene slowing the pace effectively.
Greene gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mad Dog throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greene gets through Mad Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene works on Mad Dog's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Greene.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mad Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Greene avoids the damage to the body.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Greene.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greene has Mad Dog pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Greene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mad Dog has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mad Dog drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mad Dog forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Dogs head.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Dog.
Greene is struggling to control the position.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Mad Dog.
Greene displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mad Dog up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Mad Dog is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mad Dog can do to turn this around?
Greene avoiding damage as Mad Dog throws knees to the body.
Greene lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greene.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mad Dog misses with a knee to the head.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Greene.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Dogs head.
Greene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Greene.
Greene stalling.
Greene is leaning against Mad Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene slowing the pace effectively.
Greene has Mad Dog pushed against the cage.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of Mad Dog backwards.
Greene is working Mad Dog over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Greene.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mad Dog backwards.
A hook to the body from Greene.
A short left from Greene.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Mad Dog letting Greene take a breather here.
Greene holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greene cracks Mad Dog with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Dogs head.
Greene is leaning against Mad Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Charles Greene has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mad Dog letting Greene take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene cracks Mad Dog with a nice body shot.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Greene lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greene.
Greene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Greene stalls.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Mad Dog is rocked!
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mad Dog or not.
Mad Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Greene dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greene forces Mad Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Mad Dog seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mad Dog up against the cage.
Mad Dog missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Greene.
Greene manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greene slowing the pace effectively.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Mad Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mad Dog throws an elbow that misses.
Greene pushes Mad Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Greene slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Greene.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Greene.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greene.
Greene lands a body punch.
A short right from Greene.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Greene.
A right handed body shot lands from Greene.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mad Dog backwards.
Greene gets through Mad Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Dog.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mad Dog letting Greene take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene presses Mad Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Greene.
Greene presses Mad Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Greene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Greene scores with a hook to the body.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mad Dog.
Greene presses Mad Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of Mad Dog backwards.
Greene is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a body shot.
Greene will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mad Dog up against the cage.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene taking a breather.
Greene content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charles Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Dogs head.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Hector Mad Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greene 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Charles Greene!
Charles Greene wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 2904 p4p, 4673 weight class) and Martin Keown (ranked 356 p4p, 483 weight class). Falandas comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. Martin Keown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Keown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas instigates a clinch.
Keown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Keown is trying to break free.
Keown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Falandas.
Keown blocks an uppercut.
Keown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falandas uses from the top position.
Falandas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falandas has managed to get both his arms back between Keown's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keown controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falandas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas drops back looking for a leg! Keown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keown manages to kick Falandas off! Falandas jumps back into Keown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keown trying to control the position here.
Keown controls Falandas momentarily but Falandas frees himself.
Keown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Falandas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid body kick from Falandas.
Martin Keown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falandas clinches up against the cage.
Falandas gets through Keown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falandas pulls Keown into guard.
Falandas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keown defends well.
Keown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falandas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keown trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Keown wants to pass the guard but Falandas is keeping the position.
Keown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Keown from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falandas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keown wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keown is sitting in close to Falandas's body. Falandas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Keown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Keown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Falandas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finn Faustins (ranked 3652 p4p, 3444 weight class) and Kobe Knight (ranked 391 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finn Faustins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Knight!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustins throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Faustins.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Faustins's ribs.
Faustins misses with a few strikes there.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Faustins's shoulder, as Faustins tries to avoid the shot.
Faustins misses the jab.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faustins momentarily.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Faustins ducks down to avoid it.
Faustins gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Faustins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faustins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Faustins tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Faustins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faustins tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Faustins back against the cage.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Faustins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faustins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Faustins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faustins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight misses with a leg kick
and Faustins counters with a straight right hand.
Knight swings for the body but Faustins moves out of range.
Faustins misses with a left hand
and Knight moves into the clinch.
Faustins working hard to break the clinch.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Faustins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faustins lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Faustins throws a head punch that misses.
Faustins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight defending well as Faustins loads up on a big left hand.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight looks for the body kick but Faustins saw that one coming.
Knight does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Faustins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Faustins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faustins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Faustins.
Faustins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faustins misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faustins manages to avoid it.
Faustins is looking to counter punch.
Faustins looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Faustins misses with a body punch.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faustins's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Faustins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faustins blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faustins's elbow.
Faustins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faustins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Faustins.
Knight is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faustins tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faustins.
Faustins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faustins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Faustins controls his hands.
Faustins manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Faustins.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Faustins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight drives through and clinches with Faustins against the cage.
Faustins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faustins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faustins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faustins wants to break free but Knight has control.
A short uppercut from Knight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Knight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faustins moves away.
Faustins throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Faustins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faustins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Faustins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Faustins swinging wildly here.
Faustins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faustins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustins misses with a looping right.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faustins slips under a jab.
Faustins is looking for a counter combo.
Faustins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faustins throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faustins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Faustins counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faustins is out of range.
Faustins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Faustins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Faustins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Faustins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Faustins misses.
Faustins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight tries to work over Faustins's front leg with a kick but Faustins checks it.
Faustins digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land a leg kick but Faustins saw it coming and moves away.
Faustins throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faustins backwards.
Faustins tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Faustins wants to stall.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Faustins is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
A short uppercut from Faustins.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Faustins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faustins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Faustins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knight is unloading with more strikes now! Faustins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Knight!
Kobe Knight 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pereira (ranked 3291 p4p, 3064 weight class) and Blanco Feretti (ranked 390 p4p, 370 weight class). Pereira comes into the arena with 50 Cent - Many Man blaring out of the sound system. Feretti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paky - rozzi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blanco Feretti!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feretti gets a clinch.
Feretti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Feretti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pereira has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Feretti to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pereira is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Feretti pulls down on the head and he's put Pereira to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blanco Feretti!
In his post fight interview, Blanco Feretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nimjal Configuracion (ranked 3193 p4p, 3584 weight class) and Tim Ablitt (ranked 173 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nimjal Configuracion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Ablitt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Configuracion forces Ablitt back against the cage and clinches.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt has Configuracion pressed against the cage.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Configuracion backwards.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt gets through Configuracion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Configuracion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Tim Ablitt has been cut.
Ablitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ablitt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ablitt misses with the head strike.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion lands an elbow that stopped Ablitt in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt lands a right hand.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ablitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Ablitt is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Configuracion has denied him.
Configuracion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion blocks an uppercut.
Ablitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Configuracion controls his hands.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ablitt.
Ablitt working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ablitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ablitt tries a body shot but Configuracion blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nimjal Configuracion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt'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.
Configuracion moves out of range of the strikes.
Configuracion rushes Ablitt and presses him up against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ablitt.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow strike.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ablitt can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A nice left hand lands by Ablitt.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands an elbow just above Ablitt 's eye.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Nimjal Configuracion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
Ablitt lands a shot to the body.
Ablitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ablitt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Ablitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Configuracion.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ablitt pushes Configuracion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt is looking to control Configuracion's arms but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ablitt has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Tim Ablitt's cut even more.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ablitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ablitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ablitt fails to land.
Ablitt takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Tim Ablitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Configuracion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nimjal Configuracion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ablitt's cut.
That's time! Configuracion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Configuracion clinches.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ablitt.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ablitt can't find room to land a body shot as Configuracion controls the action.
Ablitt wants to stall.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion letting Ablitt take a breather here.
Configuracion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Configuracion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ablitt's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Configuracion.
Ablitt has a couple of punches blocked by Configuracion.
Ablitt avoids the elbow strike from Configuracion, against the cage.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion prevents a body shot from Ablitt.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Configuracion.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Configuracion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Configuracion blocks a body shot from Ablitt.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt tries to work over Configuracion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ablitt misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Ablitt shrugs off.
Ablitt is rocked!
Tim Ablitt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ablitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ablitt is trying to maintain a safe position but Configuracion gets an underhook and turns Ablitt into the cage.
Ablitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ablitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
Ablitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Ablitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Configuracion's elbow.
Configuracion blocking some punches.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ablitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
A hook to the body from Ablitt.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
A short right from Ablitt.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ablitt dodges an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow but it misses.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike from Configuracion.
Ablitt throws a head punch that misses.
Ablitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Configuracion.
Configuracion throws an elbow that misses.
Ablitt tries to throw a body punch but Configuracion avoids it by throwing Ablitt back against the cage.
Ablitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ablitt misses with some punches.
Configuracion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Configuracion pushes off an throws an elbow but Ablitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Configuracion throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Tim Ablitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Configuracion just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ablitt's brow.
Ablitt blocks the elbow strike.
Ablitt blocks an elbow strike.
Configuracion misses with an elbow over the top.
Configuracion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nimjal Configuracion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Configuracion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Nimjal Configuracion!
Nimjal Configuracion wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nimjal Configuracion was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kai Blanche (ranked 2118 p4p, 2900 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 226 p4p, 296 weight class). Kai Blanche had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Blanche!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Blanche takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blanche misses with a body kick.
Blanche takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovic's coach down at Average Judas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivanovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blanche tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
Blanche fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanovic jabs Blanche right on the nose. Blanche blinks but takes it well.
Blanche is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from hell that sends Blanche clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ivanovic stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!
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