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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 2439 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 290 p4p, 270 weight class). West's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. 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 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 31 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been informed that Denisov 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.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denisov misses with a wild combination.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denisov throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
West loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
Denisov tries to clinch up
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov striking from half guard on the bottom.
Denisov is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denisov's hands.
Denisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denisov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denisov throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
Denisov throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denisov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Denisov trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Denisov won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Denisov wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denisov trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
West is working an open guard so Denisov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denisov wants to clinch
and Denisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denisov throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Denisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denisov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
West dodges the punch combination from Denisov.
West misses with a looping right.
West misses with a looping right.
Denisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov swinging wildly here.
A big right from Denisov misses.
Denisov is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denisov shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denisov with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Denisov is breathing heavily.
West lands a head shot.
Denisov looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
Denisov tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West scores with a head kick. Denisov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West thinks about countering with a head kick.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a shot from downtown. Denisov moves away and avoids it.
Denisov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West is looking to counter punch.
West works Denisov's body with a nice hook.
West dodges the punch combination from Denisov.
Denisov throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Denisov is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West gets tackled into the cage by Denisov. Denisov maintains the clinch.
Denisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denisov throws a combination that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denisov slips a straight right by West.
Denisov wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
Denisov shoots in but no luck this time.
West cracks Denisov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West tests Denisov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Denisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denisov off to one side.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Denisov.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from West.
Denisov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Denisov gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
Denisov tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denisov unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Denisov looks to clinch
letting West counter with a right hand.
West catches Denisov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Denisov is rocked!
West drops Denisov with a big left hand! Denisov is injured, injured bad! West jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 1619 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 211 p4p, 190 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryokale throws a series of strikes that have Elkins backpedaling.
Elkins misses with a hook.
Ryokale thinks about countering with a body kick.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryokale moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elkins enables Ryokale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryokale's head.
We've been hearing reports that Ryokale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Elkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins walks into a jab.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Ryokale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkins lands with an overhand left.
Elkins lands a head shot.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryokale moves away.
A shot to the body from Elkins misses
and Ryokale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryokale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryokale has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale looks to land a right hand but Elkins moved out of range.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryokale doesn't seem bothered though.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryokale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryokale rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elkins connects with a looping right hand.
Ryokale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryokale doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryokale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryokale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Ryokale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins lands with a shot to the body.
Elkins misses with a shot to the body
and Ryokale counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryokale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Elkins is trying to defend but Ryokale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryokale is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Ryokale wants to pass to mount but Elkins is defending the position.
Elkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryokale's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryokale's back!
Ryokale can't escape the position.
Elkins has got one arm under Ryokale's chin. This could be trouble... Ryokale trying to control the other hand but Elkins gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ryokale has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Elkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Dylan Elkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 1835 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 232 p4p, 259 weight class). Eero Jukola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Valtteri Badass's chin.
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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 24 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jukola misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass thinks about countering with a body kick.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Badass.
Badass moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Badass lands with an overhand left.
Badass fails to land with a series of punches.
Badass gets caught flat footed, as Jukola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Jukola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jukola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jukola scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jukola chips away with some ground and pound.
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola stands up over Badass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jukola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Badass has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola postures up and lands a big shot to Badass's brow.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badass trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jukola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Badass's head.
Jukola is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jukola landing with the ground and pound.
Jukola postures up in Badass's guard and throws a big left but Badass blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola scoring with some ground and pound.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola passes Badass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Badass regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jukola.
Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass wants to stand and escape but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing.
Badass looking for a sweep. Not yet Badass, not yet.
Jukola distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jukola is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Badass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Badass swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badass. That did some damage!
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Badass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badass working aggressively here.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badass avoids it.
Badass tries to break the clinch but Jukola is controlling the position.
Badass manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jukola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jukola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Jukola is trying to control the action in half guard but Badass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jukola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Badass defending well though.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
Jukola prevents Badass from improving his position.
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola stalling.
Jukola is thwarting Badass's attempts to control the position.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola thows a huge punch but Badass dodges it nicely.
Badass taking some punishment here, with Jukola in his half guard.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola trying to control from half guard but Badass is working away.
Badass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola working over Badass with some ground and pound. Badass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jukola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Badass is controlling Jukola's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jukola winds up and cracks Badass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola is nestled in close to Badass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass is staying active underneath Jukola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Badass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jukola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badass is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badass trying to control but Jukola postures up.
Jukola throwing shots but Badass is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jukola.
Badass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola working the head and body with strikes.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jukola lands with a punch from half guard.
 Badass is rocked!
Nice strikes from Jukola there.
Oh Badass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badass is in trouble now - Jukola has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Badass is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jukola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jukola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Badass rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jukola fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Badass to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Badass looks to clinch but Jukola throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Badass taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Our winner, Eero Jukola, 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 One Fortythree (ranked 1342 p4p, 1091 weight class) and Cicero Verus (ranked 175 p4p, 141 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Verus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.
Verus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Verus controlling the action here.
Fortythree manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Verus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree is adopting a defensive guard.
Fortythree looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortythree, not yet.
Verus is fighting to break Fortythree's control of his arms but Fortythree is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Verus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortythree works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fortythree trying to keep a closed guard but Verus is proving a slippery customer.
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Verus shoots in.
Fortythree was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verus staying out of range there.
And Verus tries to counter it with a takedown but Fortythree pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Verus's defenses.
Verus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree cracks a nice hook into Verus's ribs.
Fortythree throws a lazy uppercut
and Verus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Verus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Verus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
Verus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortythree avoids it really well and circles away.
One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Verus.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Verus ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
Verus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortythree has closed the distance and engaged Verus in a clinch.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fortythree uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortythree manages to get himself to full guard.
Verus stops Fortythree from standing up.
Verus is fighting to break Fortythree's control of his arms but Fortythree is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Verus wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Fortythree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fortythree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verus is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Verus dives in and grabs Fortythree's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortythree pushes down on Verus's head and hops out.
Verus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verus lands in his opponent's guard.
Fortythree trying to control the position.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fortythree holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree managing to control the position.
Verus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortythree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Verus, into his guard.
Verus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortythree gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortythree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortythree advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verus tries to roll over but Fortythree keeps him under control.
Verus trying to hold on to Fortythree's head to control him but Fortythree postures up.
Fortythree is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fortythree stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortythree content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fortythree frees his head nicely. Oh but Verus has switched to an armbar! Fortythree is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cicero Verus!
A less than humble Cicero Verus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Da Jiang (ranked 890 p4p, 1236 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 125 p4p, 161 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155
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159
12 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen misses with a double jab.
Sixteen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiang has time to react.
Jiang throws the kick towards the body but Sixteen avoids it.
Sixteen tries to clinch there but Jiang circles away.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sixteen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jiang swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Jiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sixteen's knee momentarily.
Sixteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sixteen thinking.
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Sixteen throws a right hand that misses
and Jiang counters with a straight right hand.
Sixteen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Sixteen gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen misses with a jab to the body
and Jiang counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Jiang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 601 p4p, 1118 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 84 p4p, 147 weight class). Diogo Jimenez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146
36 - 17 - 1 |
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130
43 - 40 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Chugman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Chugman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chugman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jimenez wants to sweep but Chugman has passed to side control!
Chugman lands a nice forearm strike.
Chugman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimenez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman tries to escape but Jimenez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jimenez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jimenez has the hooks in. Chugman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is in a bad position with Jimenez working for a choke. Chugman manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Jimenez working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jimenez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jimenez stays in close to Chugman's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimenez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Jimenez has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jimenez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chugman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chugman slips a straight right by Jimenez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chugman walks into a jab.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chugman.
Chugman wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez with a jab.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chugman as he jumps to the side.
Jimenez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez slips a jab from Chugman.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Chugman tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez punishes Chugman's body with a nice straight punch.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Chugman throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jimenez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chugman smiles and moves away.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Jimenez pushes him off.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Chugman loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Chugman moves away and avoids it.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Chugman ducks down to avoid it.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chugman.
Chugman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Chugman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jimenez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chugman connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chugman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chugman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jimenez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chugman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chugman under the eye.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Chugman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chugman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Jimenez circles away.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chugman can do to turn this around?
Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chugman. That did some damage!
Chugman slips under a jab.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jimenez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chugman or not.
Jimenez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chugman's elbow.
Chugman takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chugmans head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Jimenez manages to get underhooks.
Jimenez pushes Chugman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chugman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jimenez pulls guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Jimenez is keeping the position.
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet.
Jimenez looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jimenez lands a jab.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman drives through and clinches with Jimenez against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman pulls guard effortlessly.
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chugman wants to improve his position but instead Jimenez has moved into half guard.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Jimenez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman keeps trying to improve his position.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jimenez is working away from the top position though.
Chugman is trying to control but Jimenez manages to pass to mount!
Jimenez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 794 p4p, 538 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 106 p4p, 79 weight class). Halli comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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38
165
19 - 13 - 1 |
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136
33 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halli under the eye.
Halli digs a good body shot into Sripituksakul's ribs.
Sripituksakul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Halli is out of range.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sripituksakul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Halli avoids it easily.
Sripituksakul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halli in his tracks.
Sripituksakul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul looks to land a left hand but Halli moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sripituksakul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Halli tests Sripituksakul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Halli moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul cracks Halli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Sripituksakul misses.
Halli lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping left.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Sripituksakul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli tightens his grip and picks Sripituksakul up, before dumping him to the ground. Sripituksakul manages to land in guard.
Sripituksakul can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sripituksakul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Sripituksakul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sripituksakul trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sripituksakul is keeping the position for now.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Halli.
Halli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Halli's shoulder, as Halli tries to avoid the shot.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halli lands a nice hook to Sripituksakul's body. Sripituksakul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halli scores with a hook.
Halli forces Sripituksakul back against the cage and clinches.
Sripituksakul is looking to break free of the clinch but Halli has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
I was talking to Halli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul is trying to break the clinch but Halli is controlling him.
Halli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli misses with the head strike.
Halli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control the pace.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sripituksakul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli 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.
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sripituksakul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sripituksakul throws out the jab.
Halli just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sripituksakul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halli scrambles back to his feet.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
Halli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sripituksakul quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli controlling the action here.
Sripituksakul is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
Halli prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halli connects with a nice short shot to Sripituksakul's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sripituksakul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli is really struggling to control Sripituksakul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sripituksakul is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
Halli stands and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sripituksakul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli controls the position.
Halli working the head and body with strikes.
Sripituksakul is looking to reverse the position.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Halli control the position.
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halli trying to control the position but Sripituksakul is working away.
Sripituksakul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli controls the position.
Halli trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
Halli takes a little break here. Sripituksakul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sripituksakul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli grinds an elbow into Sripituksakul's temple.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sripituksakul, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sripituksakul, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that second round.
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!
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sripituksakul throws the left hand but Halli avoids the punch easily.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Halli moves into the clinch.
Sripituksakul is trying to break free.
Halli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Halli scores with a shoulder strike.
Sripituksakul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Halli has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Halli on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halli pulls guard effortlessly.
Sripituksakul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Halli dives on top into guard.
Sripituksakul can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul is trying to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halli is taking a breather. Sripituksakul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Halli is trying to control. Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reijo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Sripituksakul defends it.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Sripituksakul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halli is trying to control. Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Sripituksakul defends it.
Sripituksakul is not content to let Halli control the position.
Halli trying to pass the guard but Sripituksakul defending well.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halli wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping him busy.
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Sripituksakul 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.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping left.
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halli manages to end up in side control.
Halli swings around for an armbar but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halli's guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Halli.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul is looking to pass into half guard but Halli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Halli is in guard.
Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Halli trying to control but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reijo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Halli!
In his post fight interview, Reijo Halli 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 Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 248 p4p, 864 weight class) and Juan Corona (ranked 34 p4p, 119 weight class). Corona has chosen Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona scores with a head kick. Bloodaxe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corona throws a head kick but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Bloodaxe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodaxe throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Bloodaxe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona takes one on the button.
Corona shoots in and drives through. Bloodaxe sprawls well.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Bloodaxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Juan Corona has been cut.
Corona throws a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corona shoots in and drives through. Bloodaxe sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corona jumps guard but Bloodaxe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corona.
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch.
No luck for Corona with that takedown attempt.
Corona swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Corona defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Bloodaxe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Bloodaxe moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a good jab.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bloodaxe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Corona.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona darts in trying to clinch
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloodaxe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corona.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Bloodaxe backing up. Bloodaxe nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lunges at Corona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corona's hand.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a big head kick but Bloodaxe shrugs it off.
Corona closes the distance and clinches.
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 Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Corona'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.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodaxe avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Bloodaxe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe cracks Corona with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Corona looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bloodaxe finish him?
Corona is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Bloodaxe 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 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Juan Corona spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow! He is more badass than I thought.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Bang (ranked 290 p4p, 400 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 40 p4p, 57 weight class). Bang comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemmy Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cervenka checks a leg kick.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemmy Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Cervenka takes one on the button.
Bang throws a lazy uppercut
and Cervenka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cervenka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bang momentarily.
Cervenka has Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Cervenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang is looking to control Cervenka's arms but Cervenka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bang has his back to the cage.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
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!
Bang tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Bang scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Bang.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Cervenka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to maintain a safe position but Cervenka gets an underhook and turns Bang into the cage.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bang taking a breather.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Nice body punch from Bang - that landed with a thud.
Cervenka takes a shot to the head.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang stalls.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to stall but Cervenka improves his position.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bang to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cervenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervenka's elbow.
Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Bang as the two fighters clinch.
Bang controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bang gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cervenka walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cervenka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Cervenka as he checks the leg kick.
Cervenka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bang digs a good body shot into Cervenka's ribs.
Cervenka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang motions for Cervenka to come forward. Bang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang misses with a straight left.
Cervenka is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cervenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cervenka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cervenka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Cervenka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Donk. Cervenka catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
Bang connects with a jab.
Bang scores with a nice strike.
Cervenka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang lands a jab.
Bang misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cervenka! But no joy.
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Cervenka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cervenka misses with a few strikes there.
Bang is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to clinch but Cervenka is having none of it.
Bang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cervenka throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Cervenka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bang's head.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Bang moves out of range.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cervenka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cervenka duly obliges.
Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cervenka on the side of the head.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
Bang throws a shot from downtown. Cervenka moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Bang.
Bang lands a nice shot that snaps Cervenka's head back.
Bang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bang misses the target.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cervenka's head backwards.
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Cervenka avoids it.
A left lands for Bang.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
Bang swinging wildly here.
Lemmy Bang is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang throws a big shot that misses.
Bang cracks Cervenka with an open hand slap.
Bang works Cervenka's body with a nice hook.
Bang takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Bang staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bang misses with a body punch
and Cervenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang clobbers Cervenka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang has managed to clinch.
Cervenka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka takes a shot to the head.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bang tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Bang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Bang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cervenka throws a good cross that connects.
Cervenka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Cervenka. Beautiful body shot.
Cervenka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bang misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bang tries to land a leg kick but Cervenka saw it coming and moves away.
Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka takes one to the side of the head.
Cervenka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervenka defending well as Bang loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka scores with a one two! Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervenka throws a right hand that Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bang also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Cervenka.
Bang with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Cervenka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka slips under a jab.
Bang rushes Cervenka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka trying to land knees to the body.
Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cervenka's elbow.
Cervenka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Cervenka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bang avoids the damage to the body.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
Bang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Bang digs a right hand underneath Cervenka's ribcage. Cervenka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cervenka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Still in the clinch, Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang stalling in the clinch but Cervenka improves position.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka scores with a knee to the head.
Bang looking to stall.
Cervenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang stalling the fight.
Cervenka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bang.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Bang.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bang blocks it with crossed arms.
Bang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang misses with a punch to the body.
Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Cervenka controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Bang.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Bang prevents a body shot from Cervenka.
A short body shot lands from Bang as the two fighters clinch.
Bang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
A short left from Bang.
Cervenka is rocked!
Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cervenka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bang finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bang.
Bang lands with a left to the head.
Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang lands a big right hand that drops Cervenka! The killer instinct kicks in and Bang finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Bang!
A very excited looking Lemmy Bang 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Hussein (ranked 407 p4p, 483 weight class) and Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 58 p4p, 71 weight class). Picklesbly has chosen Angels in Heaven - Chris Rodrigues & the Spoon Lady as his entrance music. Zabit Hussein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picklesbly stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picklesbly checks it well.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
Picklesbly thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Picklesbly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussein on the side of the head.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly 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.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picklesbly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein throwing a counter right hand but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
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!
Picklesbly throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hussein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picklesbly is able to avoid easily.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hussein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Picklesbly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Hussein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picklesbly is able to avoid easily.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Picklesbly walks into a straight right hand from Hussein.
Picklesbly missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Hussein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
Picklesbly avoids the head kick by Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein throws a low kick but Picklesbly moves out of range easily.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Picklesbly.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly wants to counter with a clinch but Hussein pushes him away.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Hussein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein misses with a hook
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body. Hussein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.
Picklesbly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Picklesbly wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Hussein throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Picklesbly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Picklesbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussein.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Picklesbly moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Hussein sets himself, and Picklesbly steps forward looking for the clinch! Hussein avoids it this time.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picklesbly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Picklesbly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein lands a nice hook to Picklesbly's body. Picklesbly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Picklesbly moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Hussein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picklesbly doesn't seem phased though.
Picklesbly throws a combination. Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Picklesbly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Picklesbly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picklesbly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Hussein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picklesbly on the side of the head.
Hussein throws a low kick, looking for Picklesbly's leg but Picklesbly calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
As Picklesbly backs away, Hussein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Picklesbly punishes Hussein's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Hussein scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Picklesbly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hussein has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch
and Hussein counters with a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Hussein misses the jab.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picklesbly looks to clinch
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picklesbly lands with a good body shot.
Picklesbly scores with a jab. Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Hussein shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Picklesbly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
Hussein misses with a low kick.
Picklesbly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hussein connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
Hussein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Picklesbly moves away from the strike by Hussein.
A countering left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly misses with a jab to the body
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussein misses with a hook
and Picklesbly counters with a right hand to the body.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picklesbly slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein scores with a nice right hand.
Hussein walks into a stiff left hand from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Picklesbly with an uppercut!
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hussein checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Hussein.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Picklesbly off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picklesbly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hussein.
Hussein sizes up Picklesbly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Picklesbly lands with a right hand.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Hussein.
A cross from Hussein lands.
Picklesbly checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly looks to land a body kick but Hussein moved away.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picklesbly misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Picklesbly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hussein slips under a jab.
Hussein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Hussein dominated that second round.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adrian Picklesbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein digs a good hook to Picklesbly's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picklesbly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussein tried to score with a low kick but Picklesbly checks it.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Picklesbly sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picklesbly's head backwards.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussein.
Picklesbly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Picklesbly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hussein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Picklesbly misses
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picklesbly throws a body kick that misses.
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Picklesbly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Picklesbly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Picklesbly tries to land a body kick
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein cracks Picklesbly with a good jab.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two 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!
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein tests Picklesbly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picklesbly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Picklesbly checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly moves forwards but Hussein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picklesbly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picklesbly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussein lands with a hook. Picklesbly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Picklesbly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Picklesbly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussein throws a low kick, looking for Picklesbly's leg but Picklesbly calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Picklesbly lands a jab to Hussein's midsection.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that misses
and Picklesbly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Picklesbly rushes Hussein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein is working Picklesbly over against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picklesbly can do to turn this around?
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussein slips a straight right by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a hook
letting Hussein counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot
letting Hussein counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Picklesbly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hussein is looking to chop away at Picklesbly's legs.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Picklesbly connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picklesbly.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Picklesbly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picklesbly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Picklesbly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hussein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picklesbly momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
A less than humble Zabit Hussein misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Adrian Picklesbly had this to say: 'Congratulations. Chive on. Whatever. '.
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