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BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdelrahman Camara (ranked 2604 p4p, 3844 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 249 p4p, 334 weight class). Camara's entrance music is Heartless. A fine choice. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdelrahman Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camara somewhat.
Chow is looking for the big counter here.
Chow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Abdelrahman Camara has been cut.
Chow misses with a head kick.
Norris Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Camara is rocked!
Chow throws a powerful right kick. Camara tried to block low but the kick was high! Camara was taken right off of his feet! Chow jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Norris Chow!
Norris Chow very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 1523 p4p, 997 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 209 p4p, 137 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Kururugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov scores with a head kick. Kururugi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kururugi.
Kushnirov wants to slow Kururugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Kururugi's body.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kururugi avoids it with no problem.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Kushnirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kururugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov feints a jab promting Kururugi to slip. Kushnirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kururugi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Kushnirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kururugi. That's going to slow Kushnirov down.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kururugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the head.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Kururugi with a series of wild strikes but Kururugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kushnirov backs away, Kururugi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kururugi misses with a body kick.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
Kururugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kururugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kushnirov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kururugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kururugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Kururugi moved out of range.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kururugi. Kururugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kururugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kururugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kururugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kushnirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kururugi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kushnirov. That one must have hurt.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kururugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kururugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kururugi throws a leg kick but Kushnirov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Kushnirov catches Kururugi right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kururugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kururugi moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kururugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushnirov.
A clash of legs there as Kururugi blocks the low kick.
Kururugi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kururugi misses with a double jab
and Kushnirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushnirov thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kururugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Kururugi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kururugi.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kururugi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kururugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Kururugi checks it.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Kururugi strikes.
Kururugi moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Kururugi.
A little jabbing left from Kushnirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kururugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kururugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kururugi.
Kushnirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kururugi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kururugi backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kururugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses with a shot to the body
and Kururugi counters with a left to the body.
Kushnirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kururugi throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Kururugi 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.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kururugi.
Kururugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kururugi misses with a low kick as Kushnirov jumps back.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kururugi throws the left hand but Kushnirov avoids the punch easily.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kururugi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a big counter combination but Kushnirov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kururugi lands a head shot.
Kururugi throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy head kick
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kururugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kururugi throws out a leg kick but Kushnirov moves out of range and Kururugi only half commits.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kururugi moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kururugi works Kushnirov's body with a nice hook.
Kururugi blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kururugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kushnirov off the cage and back into range.
Kururugi lands a leg kick that knocks Kushnirov off balance momentarily.
Kururugi misses with a straight left.
Kururugi misses with a straight left.
Kururugi misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi blocks a leg kick.
Kururugi is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Kushnirov misses
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi tried to score with a low kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kururugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kushnirov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kururugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kushnirov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Kururugi moves out of range.
Kushnirov lands the left hand.
Kururugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kushnirov backs away, Kururugi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kururugi defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kushnirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kururugi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kururugi manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Kururugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kururugi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kururugi slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kururugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kururugi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kushnirov throws out a counter right but Kururugi avoids it with no problem.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Kururugi avoids them all with ease.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kururugi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Kururugi lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Kururugi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kushnirov lands an overhand right.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kururugi is looking to slow Kushnirov down with leg kicks.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Kururugi's head but Kururugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
It looks like Kururugi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kushnirov finds it's target.
Good work by Kushnirov as he checks the leg kick.
Kushnirov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov defending well as Kururugi loads up on a big left hand.
Kururugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kururugi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kushnirov thows a leg kick but Kururugi checks it
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Kururugi moves out of range easily.
Kururugi misses with a body shot.
Kururugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Kururugi moves out of range.
Suzaku Kururugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kururugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suzaku Kururugi.
Well Kushnirov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
Our winner, Ilya Kushnirov, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Okafor (ranked 1300 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 170 p4p, 363 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor tries to work over Longchain's front leg with a kick but Longchain checks it.
Okafor throws a push kick but Longchain slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Longchain blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longchain was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Longchain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longchain misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Longchain shrugs it off.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Longchain's head but Longchain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longchain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Longchain counters with an inside leg kick.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Longchain.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longchain.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longchain lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Longchain saw that one coming.
Longchain shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Longchain cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor is looking to wear down Longchain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Longchain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okafor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Longchain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okafor is looking to reverse the position.
Okafor manages to get back to half guard.
Longchain is looking for a kimura but Okafor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Longchain to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor trying to control from the bottom.
Longchain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Longchain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Longchain's back!
Okafor tries to keep control of the position but Longchain is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Longchain's body.
I really don't envy Longchain right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Longchain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Longchain is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Okafor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Longchain covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Okafor is riding his opponent, not letting Longchain buck him off.
Longchain wants to control his opponent's hands but Okafor gets his hands free.
Longchain tries to break free.
Okafor controlling from the back.
Longchain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Longchain rolls, trying to escape but Okafor keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Longchain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okafor thows a huge punch but Longchain dodges it nicely.
Okafor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor looking to secure an arm triangle but Longchain defends it well.
Longchain tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Okafor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Okafor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Okafor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Longchain looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longchain working to try and regain half guard.
Okafor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okafor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Okafor looking to control but Longchain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okafor controlling from mount.
Okafor looking to control but Longchain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor thowing shots but they're missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okafor swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longchain.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Longchain.
Longchain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Longchain shoots in.
Longchain is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okafor throws a front kick aimed at Longchain's knee but Longchain avoids it well.
Longchain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Longchain. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
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!
Okafor tests Longchain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longchain moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Longchain's shoulder, as Longchain tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longchain delivers a nice body kick.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Longchain stalks Okafor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okafor's face. Okafor staggers backwards, shaken.
Longchain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longchain throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Longchain avoided it.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Longchain misses with a kick to the body.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longchain was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Longchain throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor takes a swing at Longchain's ribcage but misses.
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longchain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Okafor quickly recovers to half guard.
Okafor is looking to control Longchain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?
Longchain wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Longchain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Longchain's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain trying to control but not successfully.
Longchain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Longchain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Longchain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
Longchain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Longchain won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Longchain looking to pass the guard.
Okafor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okafor is trying to keep Longchain in close.
Longchain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Okafor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Longchain working aggressively here.
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Longchain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Longchain with an uppercut!
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Longchain counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Longchain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Longchain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longchain. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Longchain.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longchain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longchain throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor slips under a jab from Longchain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Longchain moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Longchain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longchain misses with a wild combination.
Longchain fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longchain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longchain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor throws a head kick but Longchain moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longchain, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longchain lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back.
Longchain fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longchain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Longchain misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Longchain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Longchain misses with a takedown attempt - Okafor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Longchain slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Longchain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor throws a hook but Longchain avoids it easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Longchain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longchain lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Longchain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longchain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Longchain showed some decent athleticism there.
Okafor gets back to full guard.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor is trying to keep Longchain in close.
Okafor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Longchain scoring with some ground and pound.
Longchain trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longchain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longchain postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longchain with a nice head shot there.
Longchain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longchain prevents Okafor from getting back to his feet.
Longchain scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor 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.
Longchain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longchain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longchain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longchain with the inside leg kick.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okafor pinned against the cage. Okafor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Longchain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Longchain moved away.
Okafor cracks Longchain with a good jab.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okafor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 623 p4p, 785 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 102 p4p, 119 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei tests Maeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Maeda misses.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kisei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kisei clobbers Maeda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maeda slips under a jab from Kisei.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Maeda digs a good body shot into Kisei's ribs.
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maeda lands with an overhand left.
Kisei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kisei doesn't seem bothered though.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
Kisei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Kisei misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kisei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kisei swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kisei's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Kisei dodges it nicely.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Kisei dodges it nicely.
Kisei is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Kisei is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Kisei's head.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kisei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
Kisei is trying to stand back up but Maeda is controlling him
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kisei keeps working.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kisei pushes Maeda off looking to stand but Maeda dives back in and keeps control.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kisei is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kisei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Kisei dodges it nicely.
Maeda not doing much here.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kisei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kisei lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kisei clinches with his opponent.
Maeda lands with a light punch inside.
Kisei tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maeda smiles and moves away.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kisei scores with a nice strike.
Maeda takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Nice cross by Maeda.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kisei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei sizes up Maeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kisei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei lands with a straight right. Maeda didn't see that one coming.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda 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.
Maeda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda works over Kisei's head and body with a nice combination.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Maeda defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Kisei.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Kisei avoids it easily.
Kiso Kisei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kisei sprawls well. Kisei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Kisei jabs at Maeda's body.
Maeda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Maeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei throws an off balance right hand
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
Kisei misses with a low kick.
Maeda misses with a looping right.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
And Maeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Kisei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei cracks Maeda with a good jab.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Kisei finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Kisei throws a lazy uppercut
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maeda scores with a shot to the body.
Maeda misses with an uppercut.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Maeda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Maeda as he checks the leg kick.
Kisei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei throws an off balance right hand
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Maeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kisei defends it well.
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Maeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Kisei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Maeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kisei. Kisei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kisei misses with an uppercut
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
Maeda throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Maeda throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Maeda defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kisei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kisei.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maeda scores with a nice strike.
Kisei works Maeda's body with a nice hook.
Kisei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kisei'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.
Kisei pulls Maeda into guard.
Kisei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kisei is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Kisei has wrist control.
Maeda cracks Kisei with a solid left hand.
Akira Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kisei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control but Kisei is working from the bottom.
Kisei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akira Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Maeda won't allow Kisei to get back to his feet.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kisei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Kisei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Kisei keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Kisei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maeda misses with a body shot.
Kisei sizes up Maeda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
and Maeda counters with a nice body shot.
Kisei misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Kisei lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei cracks Maeda with a good jab.
Kisei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Maeda's body. Maeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kisei tries to move into range but Maeda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maeda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Maeda slips under a jab.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
Kisei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kiso Kisei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kisei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 853 p4p, 1570 weight class) and Peoples Champion (ranked 121 p4p, 201 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Champion's choice of entrance music: Aegukka. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion lands a nice hook to Blank's body. Blank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Champion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Champion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blank.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank slips a straight right by Champion.
Blank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Champion.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Champion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champion drops Blank with a right and a left! Champion comes rushing in but Blank regains his composure and manages to keep Champion in guard.
It looks like Billy Blank has been cut.
Champion told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champion stands up from Blank's guard - Champion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blank misses the jab.
Champion misses with a straight left.
It looked like Blank wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
Blank moves out of range of the strikes.
Blank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blank moves away.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blank was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
Champion throws a right hand that misses
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Champion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Champion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Champion fails to land with a series of punches.
Champion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Blank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Blank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank looks to land a left hand but Champion moved out of range nicely.
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Blank goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws a right and a left that Blank avoids nicely.
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Champion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Champion. That's going to slow Blank down.
Champion scores with a hook to the body. Blank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champion throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Champion misses the target.
Blank moves away from the strike by Champion.
Champion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
A leg kick checked by Blank.
Champion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Blank was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.
Champion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champion throws a leg kick but Blank checks it.
A punch combination from Champion misses.
Champion misses with a right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blank throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Peoples Champion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Champion misses with an uppercut
and Blank counters with a crisp right that sends Champion to the canvas! Blank follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A victorious Billy Blank 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Magomedov (ranked 457 p4p, 737 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 61 p4p, 96 weight class). Zabit Magomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov has Wright pressed against the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A short right from Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
The referee calls for Magomedov to work.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright blocking some punches.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov works on Wright's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Magomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Magomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright'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.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Wright misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A short left from Wright.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zabit Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Wright.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov slips under a jab from Wright.
Magomedov takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Wright misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright instigates a clinch.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Wright blocking some punches.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with some punches.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Wright prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands a right hand.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zabit Magomedov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
During a confident post fight interview, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 115 p4p, 620 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 14 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Apollo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Nice shot by Apollo.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo fakes the leg kick and cracks Jurgensen Sanchez in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Apollo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Apollo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez settles back down.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo works the jab nicely.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo keeps Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Apollo only half commits.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jurgensen Sanchez. That snapped Apollo's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jurgensen Sanchez, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo lands with a nice body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks for the body kick but Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Apollo lunges at Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jurgensen Sanchez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Apollo has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apollo scores with a hook.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Apollo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jurgensen Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Apollo's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apollo.
A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Apollo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Apollo 's knee.
Apollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoided it.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Apollo throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Apollo tried to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Apollo backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo walks into a straight right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Apollo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a left to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apollo's hands.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Apollo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Apollo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Apollo slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jurgensen Sanchez backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a push kick but Jurgensen Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Apollo checks a leg kick nicely.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Apollo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apollo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it well.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Apollo off the cage and back into range.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jurgensen Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps Apollo at a distance using the push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A left lands for Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Apollo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Apollo moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jurgensen Sanchez thuds his right hand into Apollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Apollo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apollo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses
and Apollo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apollo has time to react.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo connects with a single shot there.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jurgensen Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Jurgensen Sanchez's leg but Jurgensen Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Apollo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apollo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Apollo.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Apollo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Apollo connects with a solid leg kick.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Jurgensen Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo tries to bum rush Jurgensen Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apollo punishes Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Apollo with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Apollo.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Apollo moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Apollo misses the jab.
No joy there for Apollo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apollo with a hook.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands the left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Apollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Apollo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Apollo misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollo lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Apollo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Apollo takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Apollo moves out of range.
And Apollo counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Apollo. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo with a nice calf kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez feints and then cracks Apollo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apollo down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
I think Jurgensen Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 296 p4p, 731 weight class) and Rob Sapo (ranked 44 p4p, 103 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sapo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sapo wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy.
Bjornsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bjornsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sapo tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Sapo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sapo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.
Bjornsson trying to control but Sapo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjornsson dominating with strikes here.
 Sapo is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Bjornsson! Sapo is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Bjornsson!
A victorious Eddie Bjornsson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 164 p4p, 633 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 8 p4p, 29 weight class). Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keji looks to land a right hand but Akinaga moved out of range.
Akinaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akinaga throws an overhand right that lands on Keji's shoulder, as Keji tries to avoid the shot.
Akinaga misses with a hook. Keji ducked under it nicely.
Akinaga misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.
Akinaga misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akinaga misses with a left hand
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji counters with a three punch combo that has Akinaga backing up. Akinaga nods at Keji to acknowledge the strikes.
Keji fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Akinaga to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Akinaga looks to clinch but Keji throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Akinaga taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 112 p4p, 463 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 17 p4p, 65 weight class). Juki Allu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allu.
A short right from Allu on the inside.
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Allu to the mat.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allu defends well.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control the position but Allu postures up.
Allu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel working for submissions but it's allowed Allu to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allu wants to stand up but Steel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allu pulls his head out easily.
Allu decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Allu.
Allu cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
Allu misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allu throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Allu.
Allu with a nice calf kick.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Allu tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Allu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Allu.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Allu has knocked Steel down with a huge combo! Allu steps away and waves a wobbly Steel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steel is rocked!
Allu defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Allu finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allu! Steel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Juki Allu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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