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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2824 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Edgar Frankies (ranked 358 p4p, 337 weight class). Frankies is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steady as she goes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey cracks Frankies with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Edgar Frankies has been cut.
Anstey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frankies misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frankies! Anstey lets Frankies back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Frankies is rocked!
Frankies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a big left hand that crumples Frankies! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corwin Anstey!
Our winner, Corwin Anstey, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Day (ranked 2264 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Adam Barnes (ranked 283 p4p, 174 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Day throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Day's body.
Barnes moves out of range as Day strikes.
Barnes tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes slips under a jab.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Day throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Day tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes moves out of range as Day strikes.
Barnes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Day misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
Day misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Day tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Day backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Day slips a straight right by Barnes.
A nice combination there by Day.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes slips a straight right by Day.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Day throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Day throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Day swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day jabs at Barnes's body.
Day tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Sonny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Day lands an overhand right.
Day misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Barnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Day will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Day misses.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Day misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Day blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Day is rocked!
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!
Day misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a big right hand! Oh Day is in trouble here! Barnes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Barnes!
Adam Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Petrov (ranked 1496 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 177 p4p, 132 weight class). Durnin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. Naoise Durnin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durnin is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well.
Petrov is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two 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.
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durnin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a kimura but Durnin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.
Petrov is looking for a kimura here.
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov looking for a submission but Durnin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Durnin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durnin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov lands a jab.
Durnin slips a jab and a cross from Petrov .
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Durnin is just out of range.
Durnin unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnin can do to turn this around?
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Durnin shows good takedown defense.
Durnin with the inside leg kick.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durnin swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Durnin lands a jab to the nose.
Durnin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov .
Nice defenses there by Durnin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Petrov catches Durnin right on the button with a cross.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Durnin is quick to defend against it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Durnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooh!!! Durnin has knocked Petrov down with a huge combo! Durnin steps away and waves a wobbly Petrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Petrov is rocked!
Durnin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoise Durnin!
A very excited looking Naoise Durnin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 608 p4p, 1886 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 91 p4p, 284 weight class). Alexander Cotilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrana 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.
It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Vrana throws a hook but Cotilla avoids it easily.
Cotilla clinches up against the cage.
Cotilla stalling in the clinch but Vrana improves position.
Cotilla working aggressively here.
Cotilla lands an uppercut.
Vrana tries to circle away but Cotilla has him pinned against the cage.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vrana can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cotilla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vrana breaks from the clinch.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana swinging wildly here.
Cotilla instigates a clinch.
Vrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vrana. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrana moves forwards but Cotilla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrana with a jab.
Cotilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cotilla to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vrana throws a combination that misses
and Cotilla counters with a crisp one two that drops Vrana! Cotilla thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vrana to his feet! Vrana is in big trouble!
Vrana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotilla finish him?
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vrana looks winded!
Cotilla has Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotilla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotilla pushes Vrana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cotilla is stalling here.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
Cotilla pushes Vrana against the cage. Cotilla is working some dirty boxing. Cotilla pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cotilla moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cotilla!
An out of breath Alexander Cotilla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 1267 p4p, 841 weight class) and Xander Scott (ranked 150 p4p, 109 weight class). Side comes into the arena with In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc blaring out of the sound system. Scott has chosen I DON'T GIVE A FUCK as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Side shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Side ducks straight into an uppercut from Scott and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Side manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Side escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott wants to control from the top but Side keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Side keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Side managing to control the position.
Side looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Side swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Side is trying to keep Scott in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Side softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Side turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Side uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
A short right from Scott on the inside.
Side is rocked!
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Oh Side is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott manages to pull guard.
Side is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Side tries to roll out but it's too tight and Side has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 639 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 85 p4p, 136 weight class). Brovarnik has chosen Colours - DJ Mind X as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brovarnik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tepes Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brovarnik connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Brovarnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brovarnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepes Iii scores with a hook.
Brovarnik tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Brovarnik tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brovarnik looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brovarnik misses with a body kick.
Brovarnik moves in looking to clinch but Tepes Iii pushes him off.
Brovarnik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Tepes Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Brovarnik moves out of range.
We've been informed that Brovarnik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Brovarnik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tepes Iii connects with a right hand. Brovarnik shakes it off.
Brovarnik slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Brovarnik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brovarnik down.
Brovarnik looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Brovarnik wants to clinch.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Tepes Iii moves away
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brovarnik.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brovarnik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Brovarnik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brovarnik throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
Tepes Iii lands with a hook. Brovarnik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brovarnik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tepes Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brovarnik scrambles back to his feet.
Brovarnik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Brovarnik's head.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brovarnik loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brovarnik is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii cracks Brovarnik with a good jab.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Brovarnik is rocked!
Brovarnik slips a jab and a cross from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik misses with a low kick.
Brovarnik seems to have recovered his senses.
Brovarnik slips under a jab from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Brovarnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brovarnik misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Brovarnik's body.
Brovarnik moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Brovarnik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brovarnik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brovarnik slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brovarnik manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Brovarnik.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Brovarnik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brovarnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Brovarnik misses
and Brovarnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brovarnik sprawling to the canvas! Brovarnik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tepes Iii finish him?!
Brovarnik wants to clinch but Tepes Iii slips to the side
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik misses the body punch
and Tepes Iii scores with a counter punch that sends Brovarnik to the canvas! Tepes Iii smells blood - he's punishing Brovarnik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Brovarnik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
An out of breath Vlad Tepes Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 136 p4p, 329 weight class) and Loratcho Bradock (ranked 21 p4p, 49 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kiran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Katmandu. Bradock has chosen BRUNO MARTINI - LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradock throws a hook to the side of Kiran's head but Kiran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Bradock.
Kiran clobbers Bradock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bradock clinches up against the cage.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Kiran misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Bradock.
Our sources have told us that Kiran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Bradock scores with a shot to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiran avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Kiran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bradock lands an elbow inside that Kiran shrugs off.
It looks like Ovidio Kiran has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiran's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiran avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
Kiran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Kiran avoids the damage to the body.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradock lands a nice knee to the body.
Kiran has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradock lands with a right hand.
Bradock lands a jab.
Bradock throws a chopping leg kick but Kiran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiran's sensitive parts.
Kiran tries to score with a low kick but Bradock moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Bradock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bradock lands a jab to the head.
Bradock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Bradock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Bradock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Bradock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Bradock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Bradock does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock lands a really nice looking cross but Kiran seems unphased.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Bradock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bradock scores with the left hand. Kiran knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradock takes one to the side of the head.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Bradock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiran. Kiran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bradock misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kiran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradock just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock scores with a nice body kick.
Kiran scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradock missing with a left hand there. Kiran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kiran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bradock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiran thuds his shin into the meat of Bradock's side.
Kiran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradock slips a straight right by Kiran.
Bradock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiran counters by clinching up.
Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bradock loads up on a big right hand but Kiran slips the punch.
Bradock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bradock misses with a straight left.
Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bradock connects with a body shot.
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradock.
Kiran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradock is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loratcho Bradock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ovidio Kiran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bradock drops his hands momentarily and Kiran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kiran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradock avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradock moves into range and clinches up with Kiran.
Kiran avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Kiran dodges an elbow strike from Bradock.
A shot in the inside from Bradock.
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiran's defenses.
Kiran avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body.
Kiran is working Bradock over against the cage.
Kiran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiran misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradock tests Kiran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bradock.
Kiran scores with a sloppy right hand. Bradock should have avoided that one.
Bradock throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradock misses with a body shot.
Kiran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Kiran misses.
Bradock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiran has time to react.
Bradock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bradock.
Bradock digs a good hook to Kiran's body.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradock tries to bum rush Kiran with a series of wild strikes but Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Kiran avoids the body shot from Bradock.
Kiran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiran jabs Bradock right on the nose. Bradock blinks but takes it well.
Kiran fakes the leg kick and cracks Bradock in the body.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Bradock punishes Kiran's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
Bradock scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Bradock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bradock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Bradock punishes Kiran's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body. Bradock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bradock cracks a nice hook into Kiran's ribs.
Bradock connects with a right hand. Kiran shakes it off.
Bradock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kiran. Beautiful body shot.
Kiran connects with a body shot that sends Bradock's belly button to the back.
Kiran checks a low kick from Bradock.
Bradock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradock throws a low kick but Kiran avoids it.
Kiran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradock jabs Kiran right on the nose. Kiran blinks but takes it well.
Kiran takes a swing at Bradock's ribcage but misses.
Kiran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradock on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bradock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bradock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiran counters with a left to the body.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Bradock's head but Bradock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiran backing away here, and Bradock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bradock throws an off balance right hand
and Kiran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiran throws an off balance right hand
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiran throws the left hand but Bradock avoids the punch easily.
Bradock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Bradock misses with a hook. Kiran ducked under it nicely.
Kiran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Bradock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradock drops his hands momentarily and Kiran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Loratcho Bradock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ovidio Kiran's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bradock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiran takes a swing at Bradock's ribcage but misses.
Kiran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Bradock throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradock looks to land a left hand but Kiran moved out of range nicely.
Kiran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bradock.
Bradock takes one to the chin there.
Bradock looks to land a right hand but Kiran moved out of range.
Kiran moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Kiran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradock tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradock throws a head kick but Kiran moves out of range.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradock moves away.
Bradock tries to land a leg kick but Kiran saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradock manages to avoid it.
Kiran misses with a body shot.
Kiran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Bradock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kiran 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.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Bradock lands with a kick to the temple. Kiran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bradock lands a leg kick that knocks Kiran off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bradock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock scores with a body shot.
Kiran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bradock on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran looks for the body kick but Bradock saw that one coming.
Kiran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiran cracks Bradock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiran cracks Bradock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradock.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradock is just out of range.
Kiran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiran misses with an uppercut
and Bradock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiran tests Bradock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradock walks into a stiff left hand from Kiran.
Bradock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiran in his tracks.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Bradock saw that one coming.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Bradock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradock misses with a left hand
and Kiran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bradock misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradock.
Bradock lands a body shot.
Bradock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bradock's head backwards.
Kiran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradock.
Bradock takes one on the button.
Kiran dips to his left and cracks Bradock with an uppercut!
Bradock is rocked!
Kiran misses with a wild body shot.
Bradock misses with a straight right.
Bradock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Bradock avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Bradock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bradock scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bradock scores with a shot to the body.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Kiran moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Bradock slams his shin into Kiran's torso.
Loratcho Bradock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradock moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradock scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiran misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Bradock misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiran misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Loratcho Bradock.
Well Bradock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loratcho Bradock!
Loratcho Bradock is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Loratcho Bradock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ovidio Kiran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 79 p4p, 647 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 10 p4p, 86 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with Drowning Pool - Bodies blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Pick up man. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson forces Boma back against the cage and clinches.
Boma cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Boma counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boma!
Boma tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two 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.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Boma denies him.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Boma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boma as he jumps to the side.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Boma down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Boma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boma is rocked!
It looks like Norman Boma has been cut.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson looks for a takedown but Boma sprawls well.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boma slips under a jab from Anderson.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Boma, which made it look bad.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boma tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Boma. Boma maintains the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norman Boma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Boma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Boma is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Boma's guard.
Boma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boma looking for a sweep. Not yet Boma, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norman Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Boma sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Boma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boma circles away.
Norman Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson misses the jab.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boma prevents it.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Boma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boma closes the distance and clinches.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boma to keep the fight standing.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boma smiles and moves away.
Boma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boma slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boma sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Boma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norman Boma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson is rocked!
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Boma cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boma finish him?
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Anderson backs away, Boma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boma ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Anderson's jaw. Anderson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Boma does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Norman Boma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 340 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 52 p4p, 21 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 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a head kick. Turcotte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A short left from Turcotte.
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turcotte has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Turcotte manages to pass to side control!
Lee tries to bench press Turcotte off him but Turcotte keeps the position.
Turcotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Turcotte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Lee moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turcotte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Turcotte has mounted him!
Lee can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Turcotte seems content to control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turcotte passes into half guard.
Turcotte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Lee throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Lee staying out of range there.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Lee tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Turcotte lands with a nice body punch.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olenev Stepanovich (ranked 127 p4p, 324 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 19 p4p, 49 weight class). Stepanovich comes to the cage accompanied by Swallowing Dust. Kruschev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Olenev Stepanovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stepanovich.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to land knees in the clinch but Stepanovich avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stepanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stepanovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Stepanovich taking a breather here.
Kruschev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stepanovich controls the position.
Kruschev is not content to let Stepanovich control the position.
Stepanovich tries to advance to mount but Kruschev denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stepanovich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stepanovich trying to control the action but Kruschev is working from the bottom.
Kruschev is trying to buck Stepanovich off.
Kruschev tries to improve position but can't.
Kruschev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich taking a break here but Kruschev is having none of it and regains half guard.
Stepanovich is keen to just control but Kruschev is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is looking to advance position but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev wants to control but Stepanovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanovich is stalling here. Kruschev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stepanovich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruschev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kruschev stands up and beckons Stepanovich to his feet.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good low kick that Kruschev was not able to check.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Kruschev 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev rushes Stepanovich and presses him up against the cage.
Stepanovich lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
A short body shot lands from Kruschev as the two fighters clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Kruschev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Stepanovich pushes him off.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stepanovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kruschev to the mat. Kruschev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepanovich is one step ahead there.
Stepanovich pushing down on Kruschev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich off looking to stand but Stepanovich dives back in and keeps control.
Kruschev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruschev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stepanovich trying to control from Kruschev's half guard. Kruschev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruschev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepanovich is controlling him.
Kruschev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruschev is looking to stand up but Stepanovich isn't so interested in that idea.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Kruschev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepanovich's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is trying to hold Kruschev in close to prevent damage but Kruschev has managed to pass into half guard.
Kruschev prevents Stepanovich from standing back up.
Kruschev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stepanovich!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Kruschev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kruschev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruschev keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wally Kruschev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruschev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kruschev.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruschev won't allow it.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
Kruschev lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev has closed the distance and engaged Stepanovich in a clinch.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Kruschev.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Stepanovich's knee but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Stepanovich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stepanovich has time to react.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruschev.
Stepanovich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stepanovich throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruschev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruschev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev wants to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch position.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Kruschev.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Kruschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is looking to clinch.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kruschev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stepanovich is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruschev missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Stepanovich controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Kruschev gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruschev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
Stepanovich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kruschev after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Kruschev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Kruschev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Olenev Stepanovich has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Kruschev presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoiding damage.
Kruschev pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Olenev Stepanovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev wants to counter with a clinch but Stepanovich pushes him away.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Kruschev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev tries to clinch up.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev is controlling him.
Stepanovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stepanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruschev prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a body punch.
Stepanovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruschev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wally Kruschev waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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