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Bellicose XIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dash (ranked 3053 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Mad Hatter (ranked 180 p4p, 178 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mad Hatter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Hatter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash throws a hook to the side of Hatter's head but Hatter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Dash coming out on top.
Hatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dash.
Hatter blocks a jab.
Dash cracks Hatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dash defending well as Hatter loads up on a big left hand.
Dash walks into a left hand.
Dash slips under a jab from Hatter.
Dash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Dash tries to clinch up
and Hatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatter misses with a body shot.
Hatter staying out of range there.
Dash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash misses with a hook
and Hatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Dash is rocked!
Dash misses with a looping left.
Hatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Dash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dash with a nice cross.
Dash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash moves away from the strike by Hatter.
Hatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dash works the jab nicely.
Dash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
Dash throwing a counter right hand but Hatter manages to avoid it.
Dash throws a series of punches but Hatter avoids them all with ease.
Hatter walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dash drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hatter swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dash's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 2261 p4p, 2124 weight class) and Clin Cartwright (ranked 293 p4p, 277 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Cirice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clin Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drozd throws a right hand that Cartwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Cartwright also avoids with ease.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Drozd.
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drozd pushes Cartwright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drozd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Drozd throws a lazy head kick
and Cartwright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drozd!
Drozd's coaches at Brloh 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.
Cartwright working the ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drozd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cartwright prevents Drozd from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control but Drozd is keeping him busy.
Drozd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cartwright cracks Drozd with a big elbow.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
Drozd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drozd to see if he's OK.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drozd dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright drags him back down.
Cartwright throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Drozd denies him.
Cartwright working the ground and pound from side control.
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drozd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Drozd!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Drozd defends easily.
Drozd looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drozd defends well.
Drozd tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drozd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drozd has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Drozd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cartwright, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Drozd fights it but they end up in guard.
Cartwright distracts Drozd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Drozd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Drozd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drozd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drozd wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartwright takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Clin Cartwright has been cut.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drozd misses with a head kick.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Drozd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drozd continues to drive forward.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Drozd lands a head kick!
Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drozd is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Drozd is defending well.
Drozd is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright misses with a head shot. Drozd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drozd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving.
Drozd is looking to stand up but Cartwright isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drozd's head.
Drozd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drozd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drozd keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Drozd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drozd throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Drozd misses
and Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
Drozd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright lands a body punch.
Cartwright gets control of Drozd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cartwright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drozd tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright postures up in Drozd's guard and throws a big left but Drozd blocks it.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drozd sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clin Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clin Cartwright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Cartwright tries to counter with a clinch but Drozd shakes him off and moves away.
Drozd throws a lazy head kick
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drozd won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Cartwright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drozd is rocked!
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drozd some visible discomfort.
Oh Drozd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drozd to see if he's OK.
Cartwright cracks Drozd with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cartwright immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Drozd is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clin Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Clin Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2005 p4p, 1659 weight class) and Nils Hoglander (ranked 263 p4p, 226 weight class). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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157
11 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hoglander!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoglander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoglander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoglander misses with an uppercut.
Hoglander throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Hoglander moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoglander.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and clinches.
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov is controlling him.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoglander's elbow.
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoglander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Hoglander moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hoglander lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoglander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akhtankhanov has time to react.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoglander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoglander.
Hoglander checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Hoglander misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoglander.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoglander throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoglander closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoglander doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoglander ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov is looking to clinch.
Hoglander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Hoglander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoglander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Hoglander jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoglander tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Hoglander throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoglander misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hoglander cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoglander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov drives through and clinches with Hoglander against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Hoglander's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoglander tries to avoid it.
Hoglander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoglander thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoglander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoglander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and pushes Hoglander back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoglander is trying to break the clinch but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage.
Hoglander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoglander misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoglander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov pushes Hoglander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoglander.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoglanders head.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoglander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoglander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoglander.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Hoglander strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoglander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoglander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoglander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoglander manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Hoglander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoglander's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoglander can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoglander lands a jab to the head.
Hoglander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoglander's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Hoglander down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoglander sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov instigates a clinch.
Hoglander has had enough of the clinch but Akhtankhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoglander can't break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov presses Hoglander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akhtankhanov has Hoglander pressed against the cage, preventing Hoglander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Hoglander controls the action.
Akhtankhanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Hoglander is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hoglander's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoglander is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Hoglander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoglander tries to break free but Akhtankhanov pushes him back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov is leaning against Hoglander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoglander is trying to force a seperation but Akhtankhanov has the dominant position.
Hoglander is looking to break free of the clinch but Akhtankhanov has double underhooks.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Akhtankhanov.
Hoglander wants to break free but Akhtankhanov has control.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoglander backwards.
Akhtankhanov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hoglander's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hoglander drops to his knees and Akhtankhanov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
A victorious Sultanbek Akhtankhanov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 861 p4p, 2187 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 123 p4p, 285 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus misses with a right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Aengus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aengus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus looking to slow down the pace here.
Nurmagomedov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Aengus wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aengus backwards.
Nurmagomedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aengus can't fight it off and eventually Nurmagomedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Aengus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aengus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus drops Nurmagomedov with a beautiful combination! Nurmagomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aengus is looking for the KO!
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Aengus finish him?
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aengus thinking.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a huge left! Aengus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nurmagomedov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aengus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Furriel (ranked 1467 p4p, 983 weight class) and Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 207 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Furriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furriel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Furriel misses with a takedown
and Von Alkum counters with a stiff right hand.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Alkum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Furriel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Von Alkum to regain full guard.
Furriel scoring with some ground and pound.
Furriel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furriel.
Von Alkum has his hands on Furriel's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furriel wants to pass the guard but Von Alkum is keeping the position.
Furriel postures up in Von Alkum's guard and throws a big left but Von Alkum blocks it.
Furriel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furriel gets to his feet - Von Alkum follows without any prompting.
Furriel rushes Von Alkum and presses him up against the cage.
Von Alkum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Furriel goes for a takedown attempt but Von Alkum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Furriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Alkum swats away the attempt to clinch by Furriel.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown but Von Alkum shows good takedown defense.
Furriel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Alkum forces Furriel back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum stalling against the cage.
Von Alkum scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Furriel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Furriel pulls Von Alkum into guard.
Furriel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Alkum defends it easily.
Von Alkum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furriel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Furriel is keen to just control but Von Alkum is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Alkum has Furriel pulled in close to control his posture.
Furriel throws an elbow that misses. Von Alkum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furriel's guard. Nice move by Von Alkum!
Furriel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Alkum passes into side control.
Von Alkum working away.
Furriel being controlled for a moment.
Furriel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Furriel connects with a nice short shot to Von Alkum's temple.
Furriel prevents Von Alkum from improving his position.
Von Alkum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Von Alkum misses with a left hand
and Furriel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Alkum won't be happy with that.
Von Alkum explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Furriel forces Von Alkum back against the cage and clinches.
Furriel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furriel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Von Alkum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Furriel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Furriel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von Alkum controlling from the top position.
Furriel working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Von Alkum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Furriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Alkum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Furriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Furriel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Alkum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Furriel is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Furriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furriel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Alkum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Furriel pulls Von Alkum into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum stands and steps away. Furriel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Von Alkum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcos Furriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum has managed to clinch.
Von Alkum stalling the fight.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum holds him up against the cage and eventually Furriel drops back down to his feet.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Alkum looking to stall.
Von Alkum slowing the pace effectively.
Furriel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Von Alkum uses from the top position.
Furriel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Furriel working a defensive guard here.
Furriel striking off his back but it's not causing Von Alkum any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Alkum pushing down on Furriel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Alkum passes to full mount!
Furriel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Alkum content just to control the position here.
Von Alkum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Furriel is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furriel wants to hold on but Von Alkum pushes him away.
Furriel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Furriel tries to reverse the position but Von Alkum maintains control.
Furriel 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.
Furriel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Alkum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Alkum controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furriel is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum controlling from mount.
Furriel is looking to improve his position but Von Alkum isn't that keen on the idea.
Furriel tries to hold on but Von Alkum postures up.
Furriel is working to get back to half guard.
Furriel tries to lock up and control but Von Alkum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Alkum controlling from mount.
Furriel is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Von Alkum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Furriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Alkum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furriel's knee momentarily.
Furriel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Alkum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Alkum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furriel somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Furriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Alkum rushes Furriel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Alkum stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Von Alkum.
Furriel fails to pull guard.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klaus Von Alkum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Alkum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Alkum digs a right hand into Furriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furriel's gas tank.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furriel tries to pull guard but Von Alkum holds him up against the cage and eventually Furriel drops back down to his feet.
Furriel letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
Furriel goes for a takedown attempt but Von Alkum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Alkum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furriel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Furriel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Von Alkum.
Furriel jumps guard but Von Alkum stands there with Furriel around his waist. Furriel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Furriel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furriels head.
Von Alkum lands a body punch.
Von Alkum scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Von Alkum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Von Alkum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Alkum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Furriel manages to pull guard.
Von Alkum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furriel has his foot on Von Alkum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Alkum works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Alkum sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Alkum stands up from Furriel's guard - Von Alkum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Furriel tries to clinch up
and Von Alkum counters with a big right hand! Oh Furriel is in trouble here! Von Alkum follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Von Alkum!
During a confident post fight interview, Klaus Von Alkum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 831 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Damian Taylor (ranked 87 p4p, 203 weight class). Taylor has chosen Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw as his entrance music. Damian Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Taylor !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor leaves Tadageru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tadageru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Tadageru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tadageru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Tadageru prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadageru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tadageru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru 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.
Taylor is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Taylor 's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Tadageru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Tadageru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Tadageru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tadageru lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tadageru lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Taylor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor 's face.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Tadageru is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tadageru dominating with strikes here.
Taylor tries to hold on but Tadageru pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Tadageru.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor is rocked!
Tadageru raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru landing strikes from the mount.
Tadageru drops a big elbow. That's hurt Taylor ! More shots from Tadageru and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
After winning the bout, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Harinck (ranked 986 p4p, 791 weight class) and Natalia Pisswater (ranked 57 p4p, 49 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pisswater has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harinck throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Pisswater releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pisswater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harinck but Harinck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisswater looks to score with a jab to the body but Harinck is just out of range.
Harinck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pisswater at a distance.
Harinck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pisswater to the ground. Harinck is now in Pisswater's guard.
Harinck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pisswater is trying to keep Harinck in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck content to stall in guard here.
Harinck trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harinck content to stall in guard here.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pisswater is keeping the position for now.
Harinck slips nicely into half guard.
Harinck is looking for a kimura but Pisswater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harinck to get the leverage.
Harinck controlling the action here.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep. Harinck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pisswater manages to get to full guard.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pisswater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harinck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
Pisswater controls Harinck momentarily but Harinck frees himself.
Pisswater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harinck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pisswater.
Pisswater throws the kick towards the body but Harinck avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisswater. Harinck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisswater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harinck finds it's way round the side to connect with Pisswater's head.
Nice sprawl there from Pisswater as Harinck shoots in.
Pisswater misses with an uppercut.
Harinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harinck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harinck misses with a straight right.
Pisswater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harinck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pisswater sprawls well initially but Harinck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Harinck has control of the leg.
Harinck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pisswater keeps working.
Pisswater is looking for a sweep. Harinck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harinck seems to be working for a kimura but Pisswater defends the submission attempt.
Pisswater is pressing down on Harinck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pisswater trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harinck trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harinck is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that round.
That's time! Harinck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pisswater.
Harinck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Harinck.
Pisswater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harinck to score with a decent uppercut.
Harinck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pisswater throws an off balance right hand
and Harinck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harinck throws a hook but Pisswater avoids it easily.
Tommy Harinck is winning the standup battle so far.
Harinck misses with a wild body shot.
Pisswater now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harinck throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater counters with a nice uppercut.
Harinck misses with a hook
and Pisswater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harinck thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pisswater did well to prevent Harinck getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater wants to control but Harinck is keeping busy.
Pisswater is pressing down on Harinck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harinck wants to pass the guard but Pisswater is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pisswater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harinck has managed to get both his arms back between Pisswater's legs - danger averted.
Harinck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pisswater can do to turn this around?
Harinck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Harinck has control of the leg.
Harinck trying to mount his opponent but Pisswater defends it.
Pisswater makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pisswater.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Pisswater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pisswater trying to control the position.
Harinck tries to free his leg and advance position but Pisswater is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck passes Pisswater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pisswater wants to get back to full guard.
Harinck passes to full mount!
Harinck fails to move to back control.
Pisswater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pisswater manages to get to full guard.
Harinck prevents Pisswater from getting back to his feet.
Harinck is stalling in the full guard.
Pisswater looking for a guillotine here but Harinck defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater is trying to keep Harinck in close.
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harinck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harinck defends well.
Pisswater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pisswater is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pisswater is looking for a triangle but Harinck pushes his legs off easily.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harinck defends well.
Pisswater can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harinck controls the pace.
Harinck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pisswater is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pisswater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harinck's guard.
Harinck working for a triangle but Pisswater defends it easily.
Harinck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pisswater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harinck moves away.
Harinck looks for a takedown but Pisswater sprawls well.
Tommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harinck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
Pisswater throws a big shot that misses.
Harinck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pisswater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harinck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harinck throws an off balance right hand
and Pisswater counters with a straight right hand.
Harinck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck is looking for a kimura but Pisswater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harinck to get the leverage.
Harinck is looking to pass Pisswater's guard but actually Pisswater recovers to full guard.
Harinck wants to pass the guard but Pisswater is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Pisswater is trying to control the position but Harinck postures up.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
Harinck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pisswater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harinck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pisswater manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harinck is looking to advance position but Pisswater won't allow it.
Pisswater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harinck seems to be looking for submissions.
Pisswater is staying active underneath Harinck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater wants to improve his position but Harinck is controlling well.
Pisswater keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harinck tries to pass to full mount but Pisswater defends it.
Harinck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pisswater doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harinck.
Pisswater won't allow Harinck to pass to mount.
Natalia Pisswater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater actively working from the bottom here.
Harinck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pisswater wants to improve his position but Harinck is controlling well.
Harinck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harinck wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harinck wants to work for an arm triangle but Pisswater is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harinck is looking to advance position but Pisswater won't allow it.
Pisswater is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but Pisswater defending well.
Harinck prevents Pisswater from improving his position.
Harinck is keen to just control but Pisswater is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Pisswater is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harinck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pisswater throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harinck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
A very excited looking Tommy Harinck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Quessy (ranked 757 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 99 p4p, 192 weight class). Quessy comes to the cage accompanied by NTM - Ma Benz. This should be fireworks!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Quessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odimabesser avoids the body shot from Quessy.
Quessy takes a swing at Odimabesser's ribcage but misses.
Thomas Quessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odimabesser needs to keep his hands up - Quessy had a free shot at his head there.
Odimabesser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quessy.
Odimabesser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Quessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odimabesser was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessy.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odimabesser.
Despite the aggression on Odimabesser's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Odimabesser rushes Quessy and presses him up against the cage.
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odimabesser gets through Quessy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
Quessy jumps into guard, dragging Odimabesser to the mat.
Odimabesser wants to get up but he can't break Quessy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Quessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odimabesser's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odimabesser wants to stand up but Quessy is controlling him.
Quessy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odimabesser's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quessy defends it easily.
Odimabesser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quessy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Quessy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quessy is in close to Odimabesser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Odimabesser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quessy scoring with some ground and pound.
Quessy passes Odimabesser's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Odimabesser defending well though.
Quessy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy seems to be working for a kimura but Odimabesser defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy works his way into side control.
Odimabesser gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quessy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Odimabesser hang on?
Quessy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quessy lands a nice shot to the head.
Odimabesser regains half guard.
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy is trying to control. Odimabesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quessy stalling.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quessy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Odimabesser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Odimabesser looking for a guillotine here but Quessy defends easily.
Quessy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odimabesser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quessy is aware though and is defending well.
Quessy trying to control but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Odimabesser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quessy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy 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.
Nice uppercut there from Quessy.
Quessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Odimabesser throws an overhand right that lands on Quessy's shoulder, as Quessy tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Quessy there.
Quessy with a hook.
Quessy tries to keep at a distance but Odimabesser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Quessy tries to pull guard but Odimabesser won't allow it.
Quessy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a left hand.
Quessy working aggressively here.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odimabesser 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.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
A short right from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser digs a right hand underneath Quessy's ribcage. Quessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Odimabesser.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quessy tries to work over Odimabesser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quessy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odimabesser smiles and moves away.
A jab from Quessy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odimabesser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Odimabesser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Odimabesser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
Odimabesser digs a right hand underneath Quessy's ribcage. Quessy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odimabesser.
 It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser lands a nice shot to the body.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Quessy blocks it.
Quessy throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser works on Quessy's body with a couple of short punches.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Quessy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands with a light punch inside.
Odimabesser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Odimabesser.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odimabesser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser scores with a shot to the side of Quessy's head.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Odimabesser blocks an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quessy.
A body shot lands from Odimabesser.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Odimabesser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Odimabesser is leaning against Quessy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odimabesser.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Odimabesser scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser is working Quessy over against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odimabesser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odimabesser lands a left hand.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Odimabesser as the two fighters clinch.
Odimabesser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odimabesser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odimabesser lands an uppercut.
Quessy is rocked!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Quessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
Odimabesser cracks Quessy with a nice body shot.
Quessy seems to have got his legs back now.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Quessy controls his hands.
Odimabesser lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanud Odimabesser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Quessy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Odimabesser works Quessy's body with a nice hook.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
Odimabesser has Quessy up against the cage in a clinch.
Quessy is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser has him pressed against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a shot to the body.
Odimabesser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quessy.
Odimabesser scores with a hook to the body.
Odimabesser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quessy prevents a body shot from Odimabesser.
A hook to the body from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser digs a right hand into Quessy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quessy's gas tank.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser pushes Quessy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
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!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odimabesser scores with a shoulder strike.
Odimabesser lands a right hand.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser presses Quessy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Quessy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quessy takes a shot to the head.
Odimabesser is working Quessy over against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser lands a nice shot to the body.
Odimabesser tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odimabesser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quessy misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Odimabesser as the two fighters clinch.
Odimabesser tries to work over Quessy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Odimabesser.
Quessy fails to pull guard.
Odimabesser tries to throw a body punch but Quessy avoids it by throwing Odimabesser back against the cage.
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Quessy fails to land.
Odimabesser digs a right hand into Quessy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quessy's gas tank.
Odimabesser lands with a light punch inside.
Odimabesser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quessy or not.
Odimabesser lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quessy backwards.
Odimabesser creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Quessy with a big uppercut! Quessy tries to clinch up but Odimabesser pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Quessy to the mat! Quessy covers up and Odimabesser unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kanud Odimabesser!
Our winner, Kanud Odimabesser, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miyata San (ranked 945 p4p, 558 weight class) and Lewis Pendragon (ranked 94 p4p, 54 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miyata San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon lands a lovely overhand right.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon cracks a nice hook into San's ribs.
Pendragon has San up against the cage in a clinch.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
San lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
San lands an uppercut.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for San.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pendragon on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from San.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from San.
San jumps guard but Pendragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pendragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pendragon wants to clinch but San slips to the side
and San counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon is trying to keep San in close.
San has gone for a leg lock! Pendragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San looking for a guillotine here but Pendragon defends easily.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pendragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on San, up you get!
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from San.
Pendragon throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Pendragon counters with a low kick, right behind San 's knee.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
A jab lands there for Pendragon.
San ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. San doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon feints a jab promting San to slip. Pendragon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. San slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pendragon has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Pendragon lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
San blocks a jab.
San throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
San misses the body punch
and Pendragon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
San throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
San misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pendragon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pendragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pendragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San's head backwards.
Pendragon connects with a jab.
San is rocked!
Pendragon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! San drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pendragon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from San's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 279 p4p, 1068 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 40 p4p, 143 weight class). Horton's entrance music is Canada National Anthem. A fine choice. Korolev has chosen Human Science Experiment as his entrance music. Alexander Korolev 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Korolev misses with a looping right.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Horton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horton.
Korolev throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
Korolev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Horton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horton moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Korolev manages to circle out of the way.
Horton has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev takes a shot to the head.
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Horton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and Horton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horton lands a right hook to the body.
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 fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horton can pounce on him.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton is looking to wear down Korolev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws a body kick that misses
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Horton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horton.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horton. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Horton slips under a jab.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
Horton throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Horton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korolev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horton.
Horton sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev misses with a hook. Horton ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Korolev. Those never looked like landing.
Korolev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horton clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Korolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horton.
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Korolev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Horton takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton connects with a jab.
Korolev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horton has time to react.
Horton scores with a sloppy right hand. Korolev should have avoided that one.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Horton is out of range.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korolev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Horton is winning the standup battle so far.
Korolev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Korolev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Horton counters by clinching up.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Korolev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korolev can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton is controlling him.
Korolev is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
Horton misses with the head strike.
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Horton moves away and avoids it.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korolev takes a step back to recover.
Horton scores with a decent looking hook.
Horton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
Horton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horton moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Horton connects with a body shot that sends Korolev's belly button to the back.
Horton looks for the body kick but Korolev saw that one coming.
Horton slips a jab from Korolev.
A counter left hand to the body from Horton misses its target.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korolev.
Horton throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev throws a hook to the side of Horton's head but Horton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev tries to move into range but Horton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Horton jabs Korolev right on the nose. Korolev blinks but takes it well.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korolev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Horton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Horton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Horton.
Horton tries to clinch up but Korolev circles away and keeps his distance.
Korolev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korolev can do to turn this around?
Korolev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horton doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Horton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton throws a series of punches but Korolev moves out of range.
Horton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
Korolev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horton.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Horton counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Horton.
Horton lands a jab to the nose.
Horton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Korolev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Horton.
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!
Horton darts in and clinches Korolev up against the cage.
Horton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Korolev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horton cracks a nice hook into Korolev's ribs.
Horton tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Korolev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horton scores with a jab to the body.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Horton saw that one coming.
Horton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Horton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Horton throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Horton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Korolev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korolev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Horton saw that one coming.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev is looking to land body kicks.
Horton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horton duly obliges.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Horton - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Horton counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Horton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Horton moved away.
Horton moves out of range as Korolev throws a body kick.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korolev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Horton catches Korolev right on the button with a cross.
Horton lands with a kick to the temple. Korolev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev misses with a kick to the body.
Horton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Korolev.
Horton lands a shoulder strike.
Horton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Horton.
Korolev wants to break free but Horton has control.
Korolev takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
A short left from Horton.
Horton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Horton.
Horton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch but Horton keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Horton - that landed with a thud.
Horton lands a left hand.
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Horton.
Horton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horton can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Horton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev is trying to force a seperation but Horton has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Korolev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horton has managed to clinch.
Horton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horton lands an uppercut.
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Horton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horton scores with a jab to the head.
Horton tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Horton counters with a right hand to the body.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Horton counters with a nice uppercut.
Horton clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Horton as the two fighters clinch.
Korolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Korolev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Horton - the referee stops the clock and Korolev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Horton. Korolev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horton lands a nice shot to the body.
Horton works Korolev's body with a nice hook.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Horton ducks down to avoid it.
Horton lands a nice looking body kick.
Horton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Horton swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korolev misses with a looping left.
Korolev throws a hook but Horton avoids it easily.
Horton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korolev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horton moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Horton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Horton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev misses the jab.
Horton blocks the body kick.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Horton avoids nicely.
Korolev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Horton.
Korolev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Horton throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Horton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korolev.
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Korolev.
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horton slips under a jab.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Horton slips the punch.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horton moves out of range as Korolev throws a body kick.
Horton scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws an off balance right hand
and Horton counters with a nice body kick.
Horton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korolev, pushing him back against the cage.
Horton works on Korolev's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton.
Horton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Horton.
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Korolev misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korolev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horton counters with a right hand to the body.
Korolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Horton counters with a quick kick to the body but Korolev blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Korolev
and Horton counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horton lands a high kick!
A combination from Korolev does no damage.
Horton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korolev's efforts to push away.
Horton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Horton works on Korolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Horton lands with a short shot to the head.
Horton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton struggles to land a body shot inside as Korolev controls his hands.
Horton misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton had his way with Alexander Korolev in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Horton counters with a series of strikes. Korolev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a lunging right hand
and Horton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Horton's shoulder, as Horton tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Horton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Horton lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Horton scores with a hook.
Korolev misses with a body kick.
As Korolev tries to get set, Horton tries to push him back and clinch up but Korolev manages to avoid the attempt.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horton jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Horton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Korolev misses with the body kick
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horton tests Korolev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horton.
Nice uppercut lands for Horton. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Horton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Horton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
Horton throws a head punch that misses.
Korolev working hard to break the clinch.
Korolev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton has him pressed against the cage.
Horton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korolev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Horton on the inside.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev blocking some punches.
Horton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horton.
Horton misses with a body punch.
Korolev is looking to break free of the clinch but Horton has double underhooks.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Horton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horton lands a left hand.
Korolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton.
Horton working aggressively here.
Horton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korolev tries to break free but Horton pushes him back against the cage.
Korolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horton lands a right hand.
Korolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Horton.
Horton digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Korolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korolev is trying to break the clinch but Horton is controlling him.
Horton misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Horton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horton lands a right hand.
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!
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horton lands a right hook to the body.
Horton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horton connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Horton 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.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Korolev throws a jab when Horton was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Horton!
Tim Horton retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Tim Horton, 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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