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RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Kingsley (ranked 3921 p4p, 3987 weight class) and Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 437 p4p, 441 weight class). Pacome Thibodeaux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deacon Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Deacon Kingsley has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Kingsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Kingsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thibodeaux! Kingsley is out on his feet! Thibodeaux rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kingsley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kingsley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Owens (ranked 5727 p4p, 2699 weight class) and Laurenz Thibodeaux (ranked 591 p4p, 373 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Laurenz Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Owens was looking to counter with a kick there.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Owens fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owens throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens connects with an inside leg kick.
Grant Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owens.
Owens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Owens leaves Thibodeaux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens misses with a leg kick.
Owens delivers a nice body kick.
Owens misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Owens is predictable there
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thibodeaux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Thibodeaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grant Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Owens wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens motions for Thibodeaux to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Thibodeaux breaks away and moves out of range.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Owens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range and Owens settles back down.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Owens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Owens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux's head.
 It looks like Laurenz Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Owens. Owens obviously looking to wear him down.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Grant Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Thibodeaux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Owens 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets full guard.
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Thibodeaux looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laurenz Thibodeaux's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Owens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens tries to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux moves his leg out of the way.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Owens.
Grant Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Owens.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Owens only half commits.
Owens misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Owens.
Thibodeaux has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens works over Thibodeaux's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Owens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux unleashes a big counter combination but Owens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick nicely.
Owens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owens, 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!
Owens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Owens throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thibodeaux.
Owens swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.
 Thibodeaux is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Owens! Thibodeaux is backing up but he can't get away as Owens lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Thibodeaux and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Owens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gazali Koekemoer (ranked 3179 p4p, 5044 weight class) and Anu Kirsipuu (ranked 425 p4p, 560 weight class). Kirsipuu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: scarlxrd - APXCALYPSE.. Anu Kirsipuu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gazali Koekemoer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anu Kirsipuu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Koekemoer finds it's target.
Kirsipuu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirsipuu shoots in looking for a takedown but Koekemoer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirsipuu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Koekemoer's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koekemoer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirsipuu in his tracks.
Koekemoer scores with a hook.
Kirsipuu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gazali Koekemoer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anu Kirsipuu.
Koekemoer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirsipuu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kirsipuu stops Koekemoer from standing up.
Kirsipuu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirsipuu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirsipuu wants to control from the top but Koekemoer keeps moving.
Kirsipuu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer wants to stand and escape but Kirsipuu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirsipuu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koekemoer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kirsipuu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koekemoer but Koekemoer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirsipuu has his takedown stuffed
and Koekemoer counters with an outside leg kick.
Kirsipuu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koekemoer counters with a left to the body.
Kirsipuu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirsipuu looks winded!
Koekemoer thuds his shin into the meat of Kirsipuu's side.
A good leg kick by Koekemoer.
Nice takedown defense from Koekemoer. No joy for Kirsipuu on that attempt.
Koekemoer scores with the left hand. Kirsipuu knows he should have avoided that one.
Kirsipuu tries for a takedown but Koekemoer circles away easily
and Koekemoer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koekemoer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koekemoer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirsipuu momentarily.
Kirsipuu is rocked!
Kirsipuu misses with a takedown
and Koekemoer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirsipuu's knee momentarily.
Kirsipuu is still on wobbly legs! Can Koekemoer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koekemoer digs a good body shot into Kirsipuu's ribs.
Koekemoer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirsipuu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koekemoer counters with a nice body shot.
and Koekemoer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kirsipuu! He's just covering up as Koekemoer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gazali Koekemoer!
An out of breath Gazali Koekemoer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christof Rollo (ranked 3586 p4p, 3965 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 469 p4p, 506 weight class). Rollo comes to the cage accompanied by dis. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nurmagomedov's choice of entrance music: Khabib Nurmagomedov Mix || The Eagle Motivation. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christof Rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
and Rollo counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov gets tackled into the cage by Rollo. Rollo maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rollo. Rollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Rollo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rollo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Rollo saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollo tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollo with a nice calf kick.
Rollo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rollo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Rollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Rollo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Nurmagomedov blocks the low kick.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Rollo moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollo blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rollo.
Rollo throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Oooh a lovely combination from Nurmagomedov sends Rollo down but not out. Nurmagomedov dives into side control looking to finish.
 Rollo is rocked!
Rollo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oh Rollo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollo is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rollo seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov stands up and beckons Rollo to his feet.
Rollo slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Rollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Rollo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Rollo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov connects with the punch.
Rollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
A nice leg kick from Rollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Rollo tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollo looks to throw a body kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Rollo counters with a good low kick that Nurmagomedov was not able to check.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollo.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
Rollo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nurmagomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Rollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollo is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rollo sprawling to the canvas. Nurmagomedov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rollo hang on?
Nurmagomedov stands up and beckons Rollo to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Rollo.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Rollo's head but Rollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rollo thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Rollo counters with a head kick.
Rollo throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Rollo's shoulder, as Rollo tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Rollo moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Rollo throws a body kick.
Rollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollo momentarily.
Nurmagomedov catches Rollo napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rollo to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollo, up you get!
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov wobbles Rollo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nurmagomedov dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rollo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Sidroy Covington (ranked 3304 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Taz FeoTeo (ranked 434 p4p, 342 weight class). Taz FeoTeo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sidroy Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taz FeoTeo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FeoTeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Covington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taz FeoTeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FeoTeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Covington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FeoTeo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick but Covington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick which misses Covington's front leg but catches the back leg as Covington tries to avoid it.
Covington moves out of range of the strikes.
FeoTeo tries to land a leg kick but Covington saw it coming and moves away.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
FeoTeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Covington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Covington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by FeoTeo.
Covington scores with a jab. FeoTeo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FeoTeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FeoTeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Covington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo throws a body kick.
FeoTeo moves into range and connects with a jab.
FeoTeo scoring well with a low kick there.
Covington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FeoTeo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Covington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
Covington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FeoTeo flicks out a counter leg kick but Covington steps away.
FeoTeo throws a solid leg kick but Covington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at FeoTeo.
FeoTeo misses with a looping left.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FeoTeo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from FeoTeo.
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!
FeoTeo tries to clinch
and Covington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FeoTeo misses with a body kick.
FeoTeo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for FeoTeo.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from FeoTeo.
Covington staying out of range there.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but FeoTeo is just out of range.
FeoTeo misses with the combination.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FeoTeo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
FeoTeo lands with a thumping leg kick.
FeoTeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington throws a body punch but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FeoTeo misses with a lunging right hand
and Covington counters with a left to the body.
Covington takes a jab right on the kisser.
FeoTeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Covington circles away.
FeoTeo missing with a left hand there. Covington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
Covington throws a big counter combination but FeoTeo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
FeoTeo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
FeoTeo throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington is looking to wear down FeoTeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
FeoTeo lands a jab-cross combination.
Covington thuds a left hand into FeoTeo's body.
FeoTeo throws a low kick but Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
FeoTeo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Covington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from FeoTeo misses its intended target.
FeoTeo defending well as Covington loads up on a big left hand.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FeoTeo scores with a hook to the body. Covington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo throws a jab when Covington was well out of range.
Covington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
FeoTeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Covington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington throws a series of punches but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Covington moves out of range of the body kick from FeoTeo.
Covington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by FeoTeo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of FeoTeo.
Covington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FeoTeo scores with the left hand. Covington knows he should have avoided that one.
Covington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FeoTeo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
FeoTeo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Covington under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by FeoTeo. That's going to slow Covington down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz FeoTeo dominated that round.
That's time! Covington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Covington blocks a head kick by FeoTeo.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FeoTeo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Covington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
FeoTeo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Covington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo punishes Covington's body with a nice straight punch.
Covington digs a good body shot into FeoTeo's ribs.
Covington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
FeoTeo scores with a jab. Covington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
FeoTeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
FeoTeo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taz FeoTeo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Covington.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington throws a right and a left that FeoTeo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FeoTeo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Covington counters with a one-two to the body.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but Covington is having none of it.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a right hand to the side of the head.
FeoTeo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
FeoTeo throws the kick towards the body but Covington avoids it.
FeoTeo throws a poor cross that misses
and Covington counters with a left and a right that stings FeoTeo.
FeoTeo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Covington throws a body punch but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that Covington semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington thows a left - swing and a miss!
FeoTeo wants to slow Covington down by chopping away at his legs.
Covington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Covington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Covington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Covington takes a swing at FeoTeo's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FeoTeo with a jab.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
Covington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington just misses with a punch to the body.
Covington ducks right into an uppercut from FeoTeo.
Covington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Covington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Covington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses.
As FeoTeo looks to move away, Covington throws a big counter combo but FeoTeo just gets out of the way.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Covington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Covington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FeoTeo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Covington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
FeoTeo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington just misses with a punch to the body.
FeoTeo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Covington lands a jab-cross combination.
Covington tries to move into range but FeoTeo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington digs a good hook to FeoTeo's body.
Nice body kick there by FeoTeo.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FeoTeo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
FeoTeo lands an overhand right.
FeoTeo thows a leg kick but Covington checks it
and Covington counters with a left to the body.
FeoTeo walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo looks to throw the jab but Covington is out of range.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Covington.
FeoTeo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
FeoTeo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
FeoTeo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range.
Covington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo is looking to clinch.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo strikes.
Covington slips under a jab.
Covington appears to be looking for a big counter.
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Covington.
Covington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FeoTeo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
FeoTeo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FeoTeo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FeoTeo closes the distance and clinches.
FeoTeo missing with knees to the body.
Covington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FeoTeo tries to work over Covington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taz FeoTeo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
FeoTeo misses with a hook. Covington ducked under it nicely.
Covington takes one to the side of the head.
FeoTeo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As FeoTeo looks to move away, Covington throws a big counter combo but FeoTeo just gets out of the way.
Sidroy Covington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Covington drops his hands momentarily and FeoTeo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
FeoTeo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Covington there.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo strikes.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Covington defending well as FeoTeo loads up on a big left hand.
Covington throws out a loose jab but FeoTeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
FeoTeo throws a body shot but no joy.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
FeoTeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covington.
FeoTeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
FeoTeo misses with a kick to the body.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
FeoTeo scores with a sloppy right hand. Covington should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
FeoTeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Some wild striking there from Covington.
FeoTeo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from FeoTeo misses the target.
FeoTeo 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.
FeoTeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FeoTeo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FeoTeo throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
FeoTeo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FeoTeo tries to land a body kick
and Covington counters with a right hand to the body.
FeoTeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Covington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
FeoTeo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FeoTeo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FeoTeo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Covington.
FeoTeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Covington is looking to counter punch.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FeoTeo throws a front kick aimed at Covington's knee but Covington avoids it well.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo with a nice calf kick.
FeoTeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
FeoTeo connects with a body shot that sends Covington's belly button to the back.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FeoTeo scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FeoTeo throws out a powerful jab.
Covington throws a right hand that FeoTeo ducks under and follows up with a left that FeoTeo also avoids with ease.
FeoTeo walks into a straight right hand from Covington.
A leg kick checked by Covington.
Covington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a good jab.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but FeoTeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidroy Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Covington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
FeoTeo throws a right hand that misses
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo 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.
A jab lands there for FeoTeo.
Covington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FeoTeo throws the left hand but Covington avoids the punch easily.
FeoTeo throws a right hand that Covington ducks under and follows up with a left that Covington also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FeoTeo throws a lazy head kick
and Covington counters with a one-two to the body.
FeoTeo is looking to chop away at Covington's legs.
No joy there for FeoTeo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Covington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Covington misses with an uppercut.
FeoTeo looks to land a right hand but Covington moved out of range.
FeoTeo tries to work over Covington's front leg with a kick but Covington checks it.
FeoTeo lunges at Covington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Covington's hand.
Covington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
FeoTeo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
FeoTeo with a nice cross.
Covington misses with a looping right.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Covington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz FeoTeo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FeoTeo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz FeoTeo!
A victorious Taz FeoTeo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 1989 p4p, 3736 weight class) and Shiro Ivancala (ranked 111 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiro Ivancala!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivancala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivancala working aggressively here.
Brychczy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brychczy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brychczy lands an uppercut.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivancala slows down the pace here.
Ivancala misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Brychczy.
Ivancala misses with the head strike.
Brychczy digs a right hand underneath Ivancala's ribcage. Ivancala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivancala misses with the head strike.
Brychczy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivancala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivancala.
Brychczy digs a right hand into Ivancala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivancala's gas tank.
Ivancala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivancala misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brychczy gets through Ivancala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivancala's elbow.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivancala struggles to land a body shot inside as Brychczy controls his hands.
Brychczy digs a right hand into Ivancala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivancala's gas tank.
Ivancala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brychczy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivancala forces Brychczy back against the cage and clinches.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Ivancala's head.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivancala is working Brychczy over against the cage.
Brychczy lands a shot to the body.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivancala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivancala controls his hands.
Brychczy blocking some punches.
Brychczy prevents a body shot from Ivancala.
Ivancala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivancala throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike.
Brychczy scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy digs a right hand underneath Ivancala's ribcage. Ivancala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
Ivancala looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
Ivancala throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivancala misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands an uppercut.
Brychczy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivancala.
Ivancala misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brychczy tries to work over Ivancala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivancala taking a breather.
Brychczy is leaning against Ivancala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Ivancala is rocked!
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Ivancala is still on wobbly legs! Can Brychczy finish him?
Ivancala misses with a punch on the inside.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivancala seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Ivancala looking to stall.
Brychczy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivancala prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivancala misses with some punches.
Brychczy pushes Ivancala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brychczy works on Ivancala's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy is working Ivancala over against the cage.
Ivancala takes a shot to the head.
Ivancala tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brychczy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivancala's elbow.
Ivancala misses with a punch to the body.
Ivancala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy blocks a body shot from Ivancala.
Ivancala takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands with a right to the head.
Brychczy lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivancala tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Ivancala back against the cage.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivancala misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivancala tries to clinch up
and Brychczy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivancala tries to clinch up.
Ivancala tries to clinch but Brychczy moves away
and Brychczy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brychczy lands a jab to the nose.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Ivancala wants to clinch.
Brychczy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ivancala. Ivancala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy connects with a looping right hand.
Ivancala wants to clinch
and Brychczy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brychczy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ivancala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brychczy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ivancala tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Brychczy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivancala doesn't seem phased though.
Ivancala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brychczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brychczy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Brychczy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivancala is just out of range.
Shiro Ivancala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brychczy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivancala tries to clinch but Brychczy moves away
and Brychczy counters with a straight right hand.
Brychczy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivancala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivancala darts in and clinches Brychczy up against the cage.
The referee calls for Ivancala to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Ivancala has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
Ivancala misses with the head strike.
Ivancala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brychczy backwards.
A short right from Brychczy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivancala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy manages to break the clinch.
Brychczy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivancala can do to turn this around?
Ivancala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivancala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brychczy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivancala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brychczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brychczy jabs at Ivancala's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivancala misses the target.
Brychczy throws a big counter combination but Ivancala scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivancala tries to close the distance and clinch but Brychczy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brychczy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivancala wants to clinch
and Brychczy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brychczy stuns Ivancala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivancala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivancala was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Ivancala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brychczy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivancala's head.
Ivancala looks to clinch
letting Brychczy counter with a right hand.
Brychczy connects with the punch.
Brychczy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivancala is just out of range.
Brychczy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivancala on the side of the head.
Jab by Brychczy.
Ivancala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivancala moves forwards but Brychczy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivancala. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivancala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brychczy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ivancala looks to clinch
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivancala misses with a jab to the body
and Brychczy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivancala moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivancala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivancala takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy tries to bum rush Ivancala with a series of wild strikes but Ivancala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivancala moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.
Brychczy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brychczy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Ivancala tries to clinch
letting Brychczy counter with a right hand.
Ivancala is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
Brychczy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brychczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivancala darts in trying to clinch
and Brychczy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivancala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Brychczy to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivancala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivancala misses with a hook
and Brychczy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivancala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Brychczy as he connects with a hook.
Ivancala is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
Donk. Brychczy catches Ivancala right on the button with a cross.
Brychczy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ivancala misses with a hook
and Brychczy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brychczy throws a one two combo.
Brychczy lands with a straight right. Ivancala didn't see that one coming.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Ivancala knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivancala tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Ivancala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brychczy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivancala.
Ivancala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brychczy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivancala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy prevents a body shot from Ivancala.
Brychczy works on Ivancala's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivancala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Ivancala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivancala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Ivancala's head.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivancala throws a punch but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy cracks Ivancala with a nice body shot.
Shiro Ivancala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivancala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ivancala fails to land.
Brychczy digs a right hand into Ivancala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivancala's gas tank.
Ivancala has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy pushes Ivancala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Brychczy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Ivancala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
Brychczy cracks Ivancala with a nice body shot.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivancala backwards.
Brychczy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ivancala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Brychczy is unloading with more strikes now! Ivancala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Brychczy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Katajamaki (ranked 2562 p4p, 2925 weight class) and James Clerk Maxwell (ranked 142 p4p, 159 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Clerk Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Clerk Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Katajamaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to hold Katajamaki in close to prevent damage but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Clerk Maxwell has Katajamaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position here.
That's four 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.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Katajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katajamaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Clerk Maxwell keeping hold of Katajamaki's head, controlling as best he can.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Katajamaki connects with a nice short shot to Clerk Maxwell's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Clerk Maxwell's hands, connecting with Clerk Maxwell's forehead.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clerk Maxwell to regain full guard.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Katajamaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Katajamaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Katajamaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Clerk Maxwell strikes.
Katajamaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Clerk Maxwell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Katajamaki needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Katajamaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clerk Maxwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Clerk Maxwell 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!
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Katajamaki. Katajamaki maintains the clinch.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katajamaki's defenses.
It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katajamaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clerk Maxwell drops Katajamaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katajamaki looks back up at him and smiles so Clerk Maxwell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Katajamaki is rocked!
Katajamaki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Clerk Maxwell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Katajamaki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Katajamaki's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Cassidy (ranked 1277 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Tobias Ahearn (ranked 171 p4p, 477 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Ahearn as he connects with a hook.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahearn at a distance.
Ahearn scores with a one two! Cassidy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy throws a leg kick
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy sizes up Ahearn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ahearn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahearn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassidy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
A clash of legs there as Ahearn blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahearn misses.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cassidy.
A shot to the liver by Ahearn. Beautiful body shot.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy with the inside leg kick.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to bum rush Ahearn with a series of wild strikes but Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Cassidy moves out of range.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassidy rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Cassidy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahearn.
Cassidy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahearn catches Cassidy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassidy misses with a body shot
and Ahearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a combination
and Ahearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cassidy!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Ahearn ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
Ahearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassidy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahearn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassidy circles away quickly and effectively.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Ahearn moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy misses with a double jab
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Butch Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy tries to land a leg kick but Ahearn saw it coming and moves away.
Ahearn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a looping right.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy throws out a powerful jab.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Ahearn avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahearn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Cassidy throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Cassidy tries to work over Ahearn's front leg with a kick but Ahearn checks it.
Ahearn wants to counter the offense by Cassidy and move into the clinch position.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
As Ahearn backs away, Cassidy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Ahearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassidy on the side of the head.
Cassidy jabs Ahearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahearn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cassidy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy cracks Ahearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassidy should have avoided that one.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Ahearn's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassidy 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 Ahearn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahearn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Cassidy throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahearn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassidy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahearn.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.
Cassidy connects with a right hand. Ahearn shakes it off.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
Cassidy punishes Ahearn's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Butch Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy'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!
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Nice shot lands for Cassidy.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Ahearn takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassidy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahearn.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahearn. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Cassidy jabs Ahearn right on the nose. Ahearn blinks but takes it well.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Ahearn's body. Ahearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Cassidy misses.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cassidy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassidy throws a leg kick which misses Ahearn's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahearn tries to avoid it.
Butch Cassidy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassidy doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn throws out a powerful jab.
Cassidy misses with a leg kick
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahearn is looking to clinch.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Cassidy lands a jab-cross combination.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the head.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Ahearn avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Cassidy's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassidy throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Cassidy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassidy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Cassidy!
Our winner, Butch Cassidy, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 1442 p4p, 1659 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 167 p4p, 186 weight class). John Fisher 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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saetang.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saetang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fisher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fisher tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fisher - that landed with a thud.
Saetang lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saetang.
Saetang prevents a body shot from Fisher.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
Saetang manages to break the clinch.
Saetang misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Saetang misses
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saetang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saetang looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Fisher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saetang.
Saetang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Saetang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saetang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Saetang drops Fisher with a beautiful combination! Fisher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saetang is looking for the KO!
Fisher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Oh Fisher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisher is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saetang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saetang throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Saetang pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fisher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fisher.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Fisher tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Fisher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saetang misses with a hook to the body
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saetang slips a jab from Fisher.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang clinches up with Fisher and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Saetang controls the action.
Saetang tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang has Fisher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fisher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike.
Saetang wants to take the fight to the mat but Fisher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Saetang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Saetang.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Saetang controls the action.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Saetang controls his hands.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Saetang looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Fisher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saetang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saetang throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
A punch combination from Saetang misses.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saetang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fisher rather than just go for the knockout.
Saetang throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saetang throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher slips under a jab from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a right hand.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saetang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saetang connects with a crisp jab.
Saetang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saetang.
Fisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saetang lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saetang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang throws an off balance right hand
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Saetang.
Fisher swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang misses with a lunging right hand
and Fisher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saetang! Fisher lets Saetang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Saetang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Saetang is predictable there
and Fisher counters with a right hand from hell and Saetang is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
John Fisher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 960 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Bert McAlroy (ranked 135 p4p, 335 weight class). Bert McAlroy 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert McAlroy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aspect avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aspect is looking to counter punch.
McAlroy misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Aspect was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McAlroy.
Aspect defending well as McAlroy loads up on a big left hand.
Aspect misses with an uppercut. McAlroy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlroy tries to bum rush Aspect with a series of wild strikes but Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aspect wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McAlroy throws out the jab.
Aspect swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aspect misses with a hook.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAlroy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aspect.
McAlroy throws a right and a left that Aspect avoids nicely.
McAlroy throws a right hand that Aspect ducks under and follows up with a left that Aspect also avoids with ease.
A cross from Aspect lands.
McAlroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aspect counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aspect throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McAlroy unleashes a big counter combination but Aspect bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aspect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for McAlroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAlroy throws out a powerful jab.
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlroy stalling against the cage.
Aspect stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlroy.
McAlroy prevents a body shot from Aspect.
Stalling in the clinch from Aspect.
McAlroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy missing with a left hand there. Aspect was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aspect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McAlroy feints a jab promting Aspect to slip. McAlroy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aspect slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands a nice looking body shot.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
McAlroy slips a straight right by Aspect.
McAlroy lands a jab-cross combination.
McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Aspect misses.
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aspect takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlroy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aspect back to the cage. McAlroy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Aspect.
Aspect misses the shot to the body.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
McAlroy is looking for the big counter here.
Aspect tries to clinch up but McAlroy circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect slips a straight right by McAlroy.
A quick step to the side and Aspect tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aspect moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McAlroy is trying to break the clinch but Aspect has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bert McAlroy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aspect swings for the body but McAlroy moves out of range.
McAlroy digs a good body shot into Aspect's ribs.
Aspect keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAlroy looks to land a combination but Aspect avoids it well.
McAlroy lands with a shot to the body.
McAlroy takes a swing at Aspect's ribcage but misses.
McAlroy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bert McAlroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAlroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect wants to clinch up but McAlroy keeps it at a distance.
A cross from McAlroy lands.
McAlroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlroy throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but McAlroy breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAlroy misses with a few strikes there.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAlroy misses with a double jab.
Aspect swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but McAlroy pushes him off.
McAlroy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bert McAlroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlroy slips a jab from Aspect.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Aspect backs off McAlroy throws a huge counter combo but Aspect manages to avoid it all.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook. McAlroy ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlroy misses with a double jab.
McAlroy misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
McAlroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAlroy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlroy scores with a shot to the body.
McAlroy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAlroy manages to avoid it.
McAlroy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McAlroy lands with a shot to the body.
McAlroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAlroy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - McAlroy circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAlroy.
McAlroy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McAlroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspect.
Bert McAlroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspect avoids the body shot from McAlroy.
McAlroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aspect misses the jab.
McAlroy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aspect rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
Aspect connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - McAlroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlroy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect can't find room to land a body shot as McAlroy controls the action.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
McAlroy blocks an uppercut.
McAlroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aspect is keeping busy.
Aspect tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlroy's elbow.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McAlroy working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect wants to stall.
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert McAlroy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McAlroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect throws a body punch but McAlroy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlroy. Aspect does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aspect is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAlroy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McAlroy!
McAlroy misses with a wild body shot.
Aspect was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McAlroy lands with an uppercut that bounces Aspect off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
McAlroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from McAlroy misses.
Aspect swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAlroy stalks Aspect and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aspect's face. Aspect staggers backwards, shaken.
McAlroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Aspect misses.
Aspect misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from McAlroy.
McAlroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aspect. McAlroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Bert McAlroy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlroy lands a body shot.
Aspect doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Aspect.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with a hook to the body.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aspect misses with an elbow over the top.
Aspect tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aspect gets through McAlroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has McAlroy pressed against the cage, preventing McAlroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McAlroy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aspect seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McAlroy can turn it around.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aspect lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McAlroy.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect tries to throw a body punch but McAlroy avoids it by throwing Aspect back against the cage.
McAlroy blocking some punches.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of McAlroy's head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but McAlroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect controlling the action here for a moment.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
McAlroy blocks a body shot from Aspect.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aspect just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAlroy's brow.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McAlroy.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAlroy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aspect pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect tries to work over McAlroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aspect throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McAlroy 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bert McAlroy!
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