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DC 97: Burdon v Ratt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jisoo Oh (ranked 3153 p4p, 22878 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 390 p4p, 593 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jisoo Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh stuffs the takedown.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Oh slips the punch.
It looked like Oh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Oh lands a jab to the nose.
Oh scores with a jab.
Oh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oh managing to control the position.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh managing to control the position.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oh has wrist control.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oh 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.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oh wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson postures up in Oh's guard and throws a big left but Oh blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Oh defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Oh stuffs the takedown.
Jisoo Oh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
Wilson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oh with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Oh stalls from top position.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Oh is staying tight to Wilson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilson is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it.
Wilson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wilson prevents Oh from improving position.
Oh is working Wilson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Oh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oh circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Oh moves out of range.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Oh circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oh.
Oh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
letting Oh counter with a right hand.
Oh connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson misses with a hook
and Oh counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Oh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Oh counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Wilson controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
Oh pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard.
Oh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Oh off! Oh jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Oh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Oh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Oh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Wilson trying to get back to full guard but Oh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh is landing with some decent strikes but Wilson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson has left one of his arms exposed and Oh doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wilson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jisoo Oh!
A very excited looking Jisoo Oh 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rufino Gracie (ranked 1848 p4p, 4887 weight class) and Nevez Amadaus (ranked 127 p4p, 290 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nevez Amadaus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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13 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufino Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nevez Amadaus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus throws a head kick that half lands.
Amadaus throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Amadaus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Amadaus's front leg but catches the back leg as Amadaus tries to avoid it.
Amadaus throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Amadaus avoids it well and moves away.
Amadaus connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amadaus lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Gracie.
Amadaus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Amadaus lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Amadaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amadaus counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Amadaus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amadaus throws a body kick that misses.
Amadaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amadaus is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Amadaus lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie moves out of range as Amadaus strikes.
Amadaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie slips a straight right by Amadaus.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amadaus throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Amadaus is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadaus.
Amadaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Amadaus wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Amadaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Amadaus is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amadaus throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a big slam. Amadaus looks out but Gracie is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Amadaus from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rufino Gracie!
A very excited looking Rufino Gracie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jarvis (ranked 2938 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 335 p4p, 253 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis defending well as Ritori loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jarvis moves away from the strike by Ritori.
A punch lands to the side of Jarvis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ritori tries to keep at a distance but Jarvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritori prevents a body shot from Jarvis.
Ritori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritori won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori digs a right hand underneath Jarvis's ribcage. Jarvis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jarvis blocks an uppercut.
Jarvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Jarvis can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori lands with a right to the head.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Jarvis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarvis prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvis backwards.
Ritori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jarvis to his knees! Ritori keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
Our winner, Wusan Ritori, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Steve (ranked 1317 p4p, 2007 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 187 p4p, 278 weight class). Stephen Steve could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aslak Maitonaama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maitonaama works to advance to full mount. Steve defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maitonaama controlling his opponent.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve working to try and regain half guard.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Steve taking shots to the head.
Maitonaama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Steve tries to reverse the position but Maitonaama maintains control.
Maitonaama tries to control but Steve wriggling away.
Steve is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve controls the position.
Steve working to try and regain half guard.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Steve tries to hold on but Maitonaama pushes him away.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Maitonaama's attempts to control the action.
Maitonaama prevents Steve from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve is in a horrible position here. Maitonaama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maitonaama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steve's face.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steve gets back to half guard.
Maitonaama content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maitonaama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maitonaama is working away from the top position though.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Steve. No joy for Maitonaama on that attempt.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama avoids the body shot from Steve.
It seemed like Maitonaama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maitonaama.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maitonaama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a combination
and Maitonaama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Maitonaama misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Maitonaama misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Steve dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maitonaama. That did some damage!
Steve throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
Maitonaama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maitonaama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Maitonaama.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve is leaning against Maitonaama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Maitonaama won't want to take too many of those.
Maitonaama misses with a knee to the head.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steve gets through Maitonaama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maitonaama is breathing heavily.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Maitonaama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Maitonaama working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Maitonaama counters with a left to the body.
Maitonaama throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve throws a body punch but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Steve connects with a leg kick.
Steve feints and then cracks Maitonaama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maitonaama down.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Steve, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama misses with a looping left.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maitonaama.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve with the inside leg kick.
Maitonaama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maitonaama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama slips under a jab from Steve.
Maitonaama throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Maitonaama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maitonaama misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a series of strikes. Maitonaama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama throws a right hand that misses
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve just leaning against Maitonaama, taking a breather.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Maitonaama landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steve putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maitonaama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maitonaama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve tries a body shot but Maitonaama blocks it.
Steve lands a left hand.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
Maitonaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maitonaama in his tracks.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Maitonaama counters with a nice body shot.
Maitonaama lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Maitonaama moves out of range easily.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Maitonaama's belly button to the back.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steve throws Maitonaama to one side and escapes!
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve throws a one two combo.
Maitonaama shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
Maitonaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maitonaama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Maitonaama is just out of range.
Maitonaama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steve defends it well.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Maitonaama with an uppercut!
Steve is looking to wear down Maitonaama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve misses the body punch
and Maitonaama counters with a left to the body.
Maitonaama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Maitonaama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maitonaama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maitonaama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 2647 p4p, 2161 weight class) and Jarrod Beard (ranked 123 p4p, 110 weight class). Beard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins. Jarrod Beard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Butler Hickok's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok misses with a double jab
and Beard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickok gets a clinch.
Hickok stalls.
Beard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hickok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hickok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hickok pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hickok. Beard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hickok defends it well.
Hickok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Hickok looks for the body kick but Beard saw that one coming.
Beard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok wants to clinch up but Beard keeps it at a distance.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
Beard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickok misses with a left hand
and Beard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hickok's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard passes Hickok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beard thowing shots but they're missing.
Hickok trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hickok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hickok is bucking up trying to escape but Beard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hickok looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Beard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Beard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beard punching from mount but Hickok doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Beard postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Hickok is out cold - huge knockout for Beard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 1136 p4p, 940 weight class) and Léopold Béliveau (ranked 137 p4p, 115 weight class). Léopold Béliveau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Léopold Béliveau!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaspersky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Béliveau's waist but Béliveau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaspersky off to one side.
Béliveau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaspersky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Béliveau lands a jab.
Béliveau throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaspersky takes a little break here. Béliveau wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kaspersky working the ground and pound.
Kaspersky lands a nice forearm strike.
Béliveau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaspersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Béliveau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaspersky is taking a breather. Béliveau 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Béliveau's head.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaspersky thows a huge punch but Béliveau dodges it nicely.
Béliveau taking some punishment here, with Kaspersky in his half guard.
Kaspersky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Béliveau felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Béliveau regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Béliveau pulls Kaspersky in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaspersky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky postures up in Béliveau's guard and throws a big left but Béliveau blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaspersky controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Béliveau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kaspersky checks it well.
Kaspersky slips a straight right by Béliveau.
Béliveau throws a leg kick
and Kaspersky counters with a stiff right hand.
Béliveau throws an off balance right hand
and Kaspersky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Béliveau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Béliveau manages to avoid it.
Kaspersky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Béliveau can pounce on him.
Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaspersky wants to control but Béliveau is keeping him busy.
Béliveau is looking to improve his position.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Béliveau is looking to improve his position.
Kaspersky moves into full mount! Béliveau won't be happy about that!
Kaspersky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky controlling from mount.
Béliveau blocking the ground and pound.
Kaspersky misses with a head shot.
Béliveau is looking to improve his position but Kaspersky isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaspersky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Béliveau 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 Kaspersky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaspersky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Béliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Béliveau lands with a nice body punch.
Béliveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Béliveau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Béliveau can do to turn this around?
Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Béliveau.
Kaspersky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Béliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspersky.
Béliveau looks to throw the jab but Kaspersky is out of range.
Béliveau misses with a hook to the body
and Kaspersky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky avoids the body shot from Béliveau.
A solid leg kick lands there for Béliveau.
Béliveau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Béliveau misses with an uppercut.
Kaspersky fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Béliveau. That's going to slow Kaspersky down.
Kaspersky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Béliveau throws an overhand right that lands on Kaspersky's shoulder, as Kaspersky tries to avoid the shot.
Kaspersky shoots in looking for a takedown. Béliveau tries to sprawl out of it but Kaspersky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Béliveau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaspersky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Béliveau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaspersky somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kaspersky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Béliveau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaspersky somewhat.
Béliveau lands with a good body shot.
Léopold Béliveau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Béliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaspersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Léopold Béliveau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Béliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaspersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Béliveau.
Béliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaspersky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaspersky prevents Béliveau from improving his position.
Kaspersky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky stalling away here and it's allowed Béliveau to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Béliveau keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Béliveau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Béliveau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaspersky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaspersky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Béliveau for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Béliveau catches Kaspersky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Béliveau.
A jab from Béliveau misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Léopold Béliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Béliveau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaspersky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaspersky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaspersky checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Béliveau is predictable there
and Kaspersky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky stopping the sweep attempt from Béliveau.
Kaspersky trying to control but Béliveau is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kaspersky trying to control but Béliveau is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Béliveau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaspersky keeping moving, preventing Béliveau from controlling successfully.
Kaspersky trying to keep a closed guard but Béliveau is proving a slippery customer.
Kaspersky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaspersky is trying to keep Béliveau in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaspersky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kaspersky pulls Béliveau in close to his closed guard and prevents Béliveau from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky goes for a double leg but Béliveau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Béliveau continues to drive forward.
Kaspersky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Béliveau walks away with a smile on his face. Kaspersky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaspersky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaspersky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Béliveau swings for the body but Kaspersky moves out of range.
Béliveau misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kaspersky.
Kaspersky tries to counter with a takedown but Béliveau is quick to defend against it.
Béliveau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Béliveau throws a leg kick
and Kaspersky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Béliveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Béliveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaspersky looking to sit in guard and control but Béliveau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaspersky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Béliveau slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaspersky controlling Béliveau's posture.
Kaspersky throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaspersky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaspersky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Léopold Béliveau.
I think Béliveau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Léopold Béliveau!
A relieved looking Léopold Béliveau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Pope (ranked 722 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Jello Belly (ranked 100 p4p, 148 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope swings widly with a right hand
and Belly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pope's guard.
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Belly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pope haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belly has Pope in his guard.
Belly wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly trying to keep a closed guard but Pope is proving a slippery customer.
Pope is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pope being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly is controlling Pope's posture.
Belly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope slips a straight right by Belly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pope throws the kick towards the body but Belly avoids it.
As Pope backs off Belly throws a huge counter combo but Pope manages to avoid it all.
Belly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Belly.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belly pulls guard successfully.
Pope stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pope pulls Belly in close to prevent any damage.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pope on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belly.
Belly scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belly tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Belly lands the left hand.
Pope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jello Belly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belly has managed to clinch.
Pope prevents the takedown attempt.
Pope lands a left hand.
Belly breaks the clinch.
Belly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belly cracks Pope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Pope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belly doesn't seem phased though.
Belly clinches up with Pope and pushes him back against the cage.
Belly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly looks to score with a jab to the body but Pope is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belly throws a combination that misses
and Pope counters with a good low kick that Belly was not able to check.
Belly with a nice cross.
Belly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly misses with a takedown attempt
and Pope counters with a left to the body.
Belly is breathing heavily.
Belly misses with a hook
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope jabs Belly right on the nose. Belly blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Pope catches Belly right on the button with a cross.
Belly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belly misses with an uppercut
and Pope counters with an inside leg kick.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pope avoids the body shot from Belly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belly. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belly misses with a few strikes there.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope walks into a stiff left hand from Belly.
Pope uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belly.
Belly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belly throws a nice looking combination but Pope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Pope coming out on top.
 Belly is rocked!
Belly misses the shot to the body.
Belly wants to clinch but Pope slips to the side
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
It looked like Pope wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pope plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Belly swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Belly face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Pope!
A relieved looking Eli Pope thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D.D Panda (ranked 782 p4p, 1292 weight class) and Metbal Skabetti (ranked 119 p4p, 196 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metbal Skabetti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Skabetti.
Skabetti misses with a looping left.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Skabetti ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skabetti manages to avoid it.
Skabetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skabetti is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Skabetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skabetti.
Skabetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Skabetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skabetti.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Skabetti has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skabetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Skabetti lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skabetti walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skabetti backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Skabetti's shoulder, as Skabetti tries to avoid the shot.
Panda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti can't escape the position.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda moves to take his opponent's back.
Skabetti rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skabetti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skabetti.
Panda darts in and clinches Skabetti up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skabetti.
Panda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skabetti defends it easily.
Skabetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skabetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Skabetti is proving a slippery customer.
Skabetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Panda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Skabetti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Panda has tightened it up now! Skabetti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). D.D Panda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 679 p4p, 1376 weight class) and Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 93 p4p, 184 weight class). Kevin McDade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung blocks a leg kick.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab. McDade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. McDade moves away and avoids it.
McDade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung tries to bum rush McDade with a series of wild strikes but McDade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with the left hand. Sukbunsung knows he should have avoided that one.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDade.
Sukbunsung misses with a leg kick.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from McDade misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sukbunsung is out of range.
McDade tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from McDade.
McDade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung misses with a leg kick.
McDade slips a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung misses with a body shot.
McDade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukbunsung. That did some damage!
Sukbunsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDade throws the left hand but Sukbunsung avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDade's sensitive parts.
Sukbunsung throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukbunsung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sukbunsung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
McDade moves forwards but Sukbunsung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
McDade lands a nice hook to Sukbunsung's body. Sukbunsung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDade gets a clinch.
McDade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sukbunsung backwards.
Sukbunsung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sukbunsung is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sukbunsung.
A head punch on the inside from McDade fails to land.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
McDade working aggressively here.
Sukbunsung misses with a punch on the inside.
McDade misses with a body punch.
McDade lands a nice shot to the body.
McDade misses with a punch to the body.
McDade lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Sukbunsung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDade or not.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sukbunsung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDade is defending well for now.
McDade throws a head punch that misses.
McDade lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDade.
McDade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sukbunsung blocks an uppercut.
Sukbunsung lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with an uppercut but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sukbunsung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukbunsung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sukbunsung misses with some punches.
McDade gets through Sukbunsung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade misses with the head strike.
McDade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDade.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDade breaks the clinch.
McDade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade misses with a combination
and Sukbunsung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand
and McDade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sukbunsung moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukbunsung swings widly with a right hand
and McDade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sukbunsung thinking.
Sukbunsung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sukbunsung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDade throws a hook to the side of Sukbunsung's head but Sukbunsung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDade misses with a few strikes there.
Sukbunsung works McDade's body with a nice hook.
Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with an inside leg kick.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade throws out a leg kick but Sukbunsung moves out of range and McDade only half commits.
Sukbunsung moves forwards but McDade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDade connects with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung digs a good hook to McDade's body.
McDade looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukbunsung is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sukbunsung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDade.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade moves out of range of the leg kick from Sukbunsung.
An inside leg kick from Sukbunsung misses.
McDade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
McDade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sukbunsung back to the cage. McDade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sukbunsung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDade finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Sukbunsung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from McDade misses.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but McDade avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from McDade.
Sukbunsung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDade can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukbunsung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sukbunsung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDade. McDade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
Sukbunsung scores with a shot to the body.
Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sukbunsung misses with a left hand
and McDade counters with a right hand to the body.
McDade tries to land a leg kick but Sukbunsung saw it coming and moves away.
McDade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sukbunsung misses the jab.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from McDade.
Sukbunsung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDade clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when McDade was well out of range.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sukbunsung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! McDade slams his shin into Sukbunsung's torso.
McDade throws a wild body kick that Sukbunsung sees coming a mile off.
Sukbunsung flicks out a counter leg kick but McDade steps away.
McDade jabs at Sukbunsung's body.
McDade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sukbunsung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDade defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
McDade slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
Sukbunsung throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a head kick. That will keep Sukbunsung thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sukbunsung fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
McDade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from McDade.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDade.
McDade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukbunsung.
A jab from McDade misses.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung throws a hook but McDade blocks it.
McDade is looking to slow Sukbunsung down with leg kicks.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Sukbunsung misses
and McDade counters with a low kick, right behind Sukbunsung 's knee.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDade keeps Sukbunsung at a distance using the push kick.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukbunsung avoided it.
McDade slips under a jab.
McDade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Sukbunsung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses.
McDade catches Sukbunsung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
A good leg kick by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
Sukbunsung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDade avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a body shot.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Sukbunsung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDade throws a series of punches but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sukbunsung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a nice leg kick.
McDade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick.
A big left from McDade misses.
McDade throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
McDade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
McDade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Sukbunsung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sukbunsung.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Sukbunsung saw that one coming.
McDade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sukbunsung lands with a nice body punch.
McDade 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sukbunsung.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung cracks McDade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDade misses with a double jab.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukbunsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukbunsung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDade on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
McDade throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukbunsung just manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut. McDade saw that one coming.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
McDade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Sukbunsung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
McDade fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab.
McDade moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
McDade wants to land a leg kick but Sukbunsung is out of range.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but McDade moves out of range.
McDade jabs Sukbunsung right on the nose. Sukbunsung blinks but takes it well.
Sukbunsung is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung is still on wobbly legs! Can McDade finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade tries to land a front kick but Sukbunsung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sukbunsung seems to have recovered his senses.
McDade tries to work over Sukbunsung's front leg with a kick but Sukbunsung checks it.
Sukbunsung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sukbunsung counter with a right hand.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Sukbunsung finds it's target.
Sukbunsung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDade walks into a left hand.
Sukbunsung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand right.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow McDade down.
McDade throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDade misses with a right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but McDade moves out of range.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from McDade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaiyo Sukbunsung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sukbunsung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
A relieved looking Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Burdon (ranked 445 p4p, 425 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 66 p4p, 63 weight class). Ratt has chosen ABRACADABRA- Super Eurobeat as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Burdon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratt misses with a hook
and Burdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burdon misses with an uppercut
and Ratt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burdon throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdon misses with an uppercut
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
Ratt moves out of range as Burdon strikes.
Ratt swings for the body but Burdon moves out of range.
Burdon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Burdon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Burdon counters with a straight right hand.
Ratt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burdon throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Burdon blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdon missing with a left hand there. Ratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ratt throws out a counter right but Burdon avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Burdon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burdon looks to land a right hand but Ratt moved out of range.
We've been informed that Ratt 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.
Burdon scores with a jab. Ratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratt 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.
Ratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ratt defending well as Burdon loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Burdon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ratt.
Burdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burdon misses the jab.
Ratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burdon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Ratt.
Burdon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Burdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
Burdon misses with a hook
and Ratt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burdon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Burdon moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ratt.
Ratt misses with an uppercut
and Burdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burdon misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ratt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burdon counter with a right hand.
Burdon lands with a good body shot.
Ratt connects with an inside leg kick.
Burdon swings for the body but Ratt moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ratt! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdon throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Ratt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burdon scores with a jab to the head.
Burdon stuns Ratt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burdon takes a swing at Ratt's ribcage but misses.
Burdon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ratt is just out of range.
Burdon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burdon misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Ratt throws a leg kick which misses Burdon's front leg but catches the back leg as Burdon tries to avoid it.
Ratt defending well as Burdon loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burdon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdon throws a hook but Ratt blocks it.
Burdon misses with an uppercut
and Ratt counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Ratt thows a leg kick but Burdon checks it
and Burdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Burdon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Ratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burdon.
Ratt misses with a kick to the body
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Burdon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
John Burdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Burdon finds it's target.
Burdon throws the left hand but Ratt avoids the punch easily.
Ratt blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Burdon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ratt 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 Burdon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burdon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burdon misses with a body shot
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Burdon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burdon misses with a hook
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Burdon connects with a crisp jab.
Ratt misses with a left hand
and Burdon counters with a left and a right that stings Ratt.
Burdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burdon.
Ratt feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Burdon misses
and Ratt counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ratt lands a right hook to the body.
Burdon misses with a body shot
letting Ratt counter with a right hand.
Ratt is looking to slow Burdon down with leg kicks.
Burdon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Burdon checks it.
Burdon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Burdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Burdon moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt looks to throw the jab but Burdon is out of range.
Burdon misses with a body shot.
Ratt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burdon blocks a jab.
Ratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burdon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burdon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Burdon slips a jab from Ratt.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Burdon moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt throws a hook but Burdon avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Burdon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burdon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burdon connects with a crisp jab.
Burdon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ratt.
Ratt blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Burdon.
Burdon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burdon throws the left hand but Ratt avoids the punch easily.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Burdon moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. Ratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burdon moves out of range as Ratt throws a body kick.
Burdon moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burdon.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ratt counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Burdon misses.
Ratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burdon.
Burdon lands a jab to Ratt's midsection.
Ratt throws the kick towards the body but Burdon avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. Ratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Burdon lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burdon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. Burdon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burdon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt throws a lazy body kick
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon tests Ratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ratt misses with a body punch
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ratt throws an overhand right that lands on Burdon's shoulder, as Burdon tries to avoid the shot.
Burdon lands a nice shot that snaps Ratt's head back.
Burdon takes a swing at Ratt's ribcage but misses.
Ratt throws out a leg kick but Burdon moves out of range and Ratt only half commits.
Ratt connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ratt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burdon has got the better of the exchanges.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Burdon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burdon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ratt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ratt scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ratt.
Burdon throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdon throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Ratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burdon scores with a sloppy right hand. Ratt should have avoided that one.
Burdon misses with a looping left.
Ratt tries a quick counter leg kick but Burdon is wise to it.
Burdon lands the left hand.
Burdon throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a stiff right hand.
Burdon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ratt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt lands with a good body shot.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Burdon.
A little jabbing left from Ratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Burdon throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Burdon 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.
Burdon throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt looks to land a right hand but Burdon moved out of range.
Burdon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Burdon throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon connects with a body shot that sends Ratt's belly button to the back.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Burdon misses its intended target.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Burdon steps away.
Burdon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burdon throws a jab when Ratt was well out of range.
Ratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burdon avoids a kick to the body.
Ratt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burdon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdon throws a hook to the side of Ratt's head but Ratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt defending well as Burdon loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ratt walks into a left hand.
Burdon lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Burdon. Beautiful body shot.
Burdon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Burdon is just out of range.
Ratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burdon.
Burdon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ratt can pounce on him.
Ratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burdon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ratt throws a low kick but Burdon avoids it.
Burdon is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdon slips under a jab from Ratt.
Ratt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ratt lunges at Burdon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burdon's hand.
Burdon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and Burdon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burdon lands with a straight right. Ratt didn't see that one coming.
Burdon walks into a stiff left hand from Ratt.
Ratt misses the body punch
and Burdon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Burdon.
Burdon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ratt.
Ratt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt wants to land a leg kick but Burdon is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burdon misses the target.
Ratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burdon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a good, hard body kick but Burdon shrugs it off.
Ratt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ratt throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Ratt slips under a jab.
Burdon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burdon throws a big shot that misses.
Burdon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burdon throws an overhand right that lands on Ratt's shoulder, as Ratt tries to avoid the shot.
Ratt throws a solid leg kick but Burdon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ratt.
Ratt looks to throw a body kick
and Burdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Burdon clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ratt scores with a head kick.
Ratt defending well as Burdon loads up on a big left hand.
Ratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Burdon steps away.
Burdon misses with a looping left.
Burdon misses with a double jab.
Ratt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ratt.
Burdon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burdon loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
Burdon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ratt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Burdon throwing a counter right hand but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Burdon scores with a body shot.
Burdon lands with a shot to the body.
Burdon misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdon lands with a hook. Ratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ratt moves away from the strike by Burdon.
Burdon looks to throw the jab but Ratt is out of range.
Ratt thows a leg kick but Burdon checks it
and Burdon counters with a left to the body.
Ratt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burdon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burdon backing away here, and Ratt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burdon checks a leg kick.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Burdon's leg but Burdon calmly moves out of range.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
Ratt slips under a jab from Burdon.
Burdon throws a hook but Ratt blocks it.
John Burdon is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdon lands with an overhand left.
Burdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdon thuds a left hand into Ratt's body.
Burdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burdon misses with a looping left.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Burdon saw that one coming.
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!
Ratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burdon. That did some damage!
Burdon misses with a right hand
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
Burdon throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burdon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Ratt misses.
Ratt misses with a head kick.
Ratt thows a leg kick but Burdon checks it
and Burdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burdon. That did some damage!
Burdon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burdon misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Burdon.
Ratt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burdon throws out a loose jab but Ratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt catches Burdon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burdon misses with a straight left.
Burdon throws a body punch but Ratt moves out of range.
Burdon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ratt misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burdon slips under a jab.
Burdon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ratt's hands.
Crunch! Ratt slams his shin into Burdon's torso.
Burdon misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt is looking to chop away at Burdon's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ratt throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burdon misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Burdon.
Ratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burdon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Burdon had his way with Wilbur Ratt in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdon. Ratt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ratt scores with a hook to the body. Burdon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burdon misses with a left hand
and Ratt counters with a leg kick.
Burdon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ratt throws a leg kick which misses Burdon's front leg but catches the back leg as Burdon tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ratt is predictable there
and Burdon counters with a straight right hand.
Ratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burdon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burdon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burdon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burdon throws a hook but Ratt avoids it easily.
Ratt feints a counter leg kick.
Burdon loads up on a big right hand but Ratt slips the punch.
Ratt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilbur Ratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Burdon's leg but Burdon calmly moves out of range.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Ratt throws a hook to the side of Burdon's head but Burdon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot.
Ratt walks into a straight right hand from Burdon.
Ratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burdon misses with a jab to the body
and Ratt counters with a straight right hand.
Ratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burdon throws a jab when Ratt was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burdon lands with a good body shot.
Ratt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burdon is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Burdon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burdon is looking to counter punch.
Burdon with a jab.
Burdon thuds his right hand into Ratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Burdon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Burdon as he connects with a hook.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and Burdon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burdon throws a poor cross that misses
and Ratt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burdon throws a big shot that misses.
Ratt throws a lazy head kick
letting Burdon counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burdon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdon connects with a single shot there.
Burdon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burdon blocks a jab.
It looked like Burdon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ratt.
Nice jab there from Burdon.
Ratt is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ratt.
Ratt scoring well with a low kick there.
Burdon lands with an overhand left.
Ratt is still on wobbly legs! Can Burdon finish him?
Ratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burdon steps in with a hook that catches Ratt right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Burdon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ratt looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Burdon!
John Burdon retains his lightweight title!
John Burdon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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