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DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yajson Rram (ranked 2271 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Jean Luc Petit (ranked 173 p4p, 131 weight class). Rram comes to the cage accompanied by Overhaul. The crowd seem to be enjoying Petit's choice of entrance music: Dirty Beaches - Lord Knows Best. Yajson Rram is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 33 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Yajson Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Luc Petit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petit swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Petit looks for the body kick but Rram saw that one coming.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Petit.
A big right from Rram misses.
Petit moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram lands a shot to the body.
Rram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Rram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rram.
Rram misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Petit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
Petit crunches a lovely knee into Rram's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram manages to break the clinch.
Petit throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rram wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
Petit lands a head kick. Rram smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick lands for Rram.
Rram misses the body punch
and Petit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Petit down.
Petit lands a front kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Rram avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Petit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rram pushes Petit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Petit.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit pushes Rram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit gets through Rram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petit scores with a knee to the head.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram.
Rram lands a left hand.
Petit has Rram pressed against the cage, preventing Rram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rram.
Rram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rram, pushing him back against the cage.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Petit prevents a body shot from Rram.
Rram lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petit backwards.
Rram blocks a body shot from Petit.
Petit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rram.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Petit.
Petit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram takes a knee to the side of the body.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram prevents a body shot from Petit.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Rram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Petit.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rram.
Rram wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Rram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petit has him pressed against the cage.
Petit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Rram blocks it.
Rram is trying to force a seperation but Petit has the dominant position.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Petit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Rram tenderised Petit's leg. Petit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petit rushes Rram and presses him up against the cage.
Petit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram avoids the body shot from Petit.
A lazy body kick from Rram
and Petit counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a solid leg kick but Petit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rram.
Petit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rram blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petit counters with a leg kick.
Petit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rram misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Petit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Petit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Petit throws out a counter right but Rram avoids it with no problem.
Petit lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petit lands a nice looking body kick.
Petit rushes Rram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit taking a breather.
Rram tries to circle away but Petit has him pinned against the cage.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram is looking to break free of the clinch but Petit has double underhooks.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petit.
Rram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petit moves in looking to clinch but Rram pushes him off.
Rram cracks Petit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rram wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit misses the shot to the body.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram slips under a jab.
Rram misses with a leg kick
enabling Petit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram looks to land a combination but Petit avoids it well.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Petit.
Petit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rram clobbers Petit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram ducks right into an uppercut from Petit.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram staying out of range there.
Petit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Petit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Petit jabs Rram right on the nose. Rram blinks but takes it well.
Rram misses with an uppercut
and Petit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
It looked like Rram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petit staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Petit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rram tries to close the distance and clinch but Petit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram feints and then cracks Petit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petit down.
Petit lands with an overhand left.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Rram is rocked!
Petit drops Rram with a naaaaasty hook - Rram is in real trouble here! Petit dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Petit!
A very excited looking Jean Luc Petit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 2211 p4p, 1477 weight class) and Kimi Enqvist (ranked 167 p4p, 109 weight class). Ostrowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Agnieszka Ostrowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enqvist steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Enqvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enqvist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it.
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ostrowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostrowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski misses with a hook.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ostrowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enqvist 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.
Ostrowski throws the left hand but Enqvist avoids the punch easily.
Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Enqvist.
Ostrowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ostrowski connects with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski misses with a looping right.
Ostrowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enqvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Enqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski.
Enqvist throws a big counter head kick but Ostrowski avoids it with no problem.
Ostrowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Ostrowski.
Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Ostrowski's shoulder, as Ostrowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrowski lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Ostrowski slips the punch.
It looked like Ostrowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well.
Enqvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away.
Enqvist is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ostrowski throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enqvist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Enqvist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooh!!! Enqvist has knocked Ostrowski down with a huge combo! Enqvist steps away and waves a wobbly Ostrowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ostrowski is rocked!
Ostrowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Enqvist moves his leg out of the way.
Enqvist tries to counter with a clinch but Ostrowski shakes him off and moves away.
Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ostrowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Enqvist avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Enqvist.
Ostrowski connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Enqvist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ostrowski sets himself, and Enqvist steps forward looking for the clinch! Ostrowski avoids it this time.
Ostrowski looks to land a left hand but Enqvist moved out of range nicely.
Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Enqvist moved away.
Ostrowski looks to land a body kick but Enqvist moved away.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Enqvist has Ostrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Enqvist digs a right hand into Ostrowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ostrowski's gas tank.
Ostrowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ostrowski.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Ostrowski blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Enqvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ostrowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Ostrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostrowski misses with some punches.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Ostrowski misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters with a crisp one two that drops Ostrowski! Enqvist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ostrowski to his feet! Ostrowski is in big trouble!
Oh Ostrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Enqvist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ostrowski is breathing heavily.
Enqvist lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Ostrowski leaves his chin hanging out and Enqvist seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ostrowski crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Enqvist!
A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1321 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Needno Badges (ranked 165 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Needno Badges!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Badges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Badges appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badges misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Badges 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.
Badges lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Badges.
Badges just misses with a punch to the body.
Badges moves out of range as Khrapov Jr strikes.
Khrapov Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badges.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Badges.
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!
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Badges tries to clinch there but Khrapov Jr circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Khrapov Jr misses its target.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khrapov Jr on the side of the head.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Badges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Badges moves out of range.
Badges unleashes a big counter combination but Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Badges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a right hand but Badges moved out of range.
Badges misses with an uppercut. Khrapov Jr saw that one coming.
Khrapov Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khrapov Jr moves away.
Khrapov Jr is looking to wear down Badges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khrapov Jr misses with a straight left.
Khrapov Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Badges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badges ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild combination.
Khrapov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Badges's shoulder, as Badges tries to avoid the shot.
Khrapov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr misses with a straight right.
Badges misses with a few strikes there.
Badges is looking to clinch but Khrapov Jr is avoiding it.
Khrapov Jr lands with an overhand left.
Khrapov Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Badges seems unphased.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab. Badges acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Badges misses with an uppercut
and Khrapov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badges scores with a one two! Khrapov Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Badges scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Badges. Those never looked like landing.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khrapov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badges misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Badges is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
Badges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badges keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Badges moves in looking to clinch but Khrapov Jr pushes him off.
Badges throws a poor cross that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badges lands a body shot.
Khrapov Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badges.
Khrapov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badges throws out a counter right but Khrapov Jr avoids it with no problem.
Badges lands a right hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badges.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Badges misses the target.
Khrapov Jr is looking to counter punch.
Khrapov Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Badges was covering up waiting for the punch and Khrapov Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Badges is pulling down on Khrapov Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Khrapov Jr, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khrapov Jr slips a jab from Badges.
A jab lands there for Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Khrapov Jr. That snapped Badges's head back.
Khrapov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badges.
A counter left hand to the body from Khrapov Jr misses its target.
Badges lands a nice hook to Khrapov Jr's body. Khrapov Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov Jr.
Badges tries to clinch but Khrapov Jr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Badges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badges.
Khrapov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Badges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Badges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Badges moves out of range.
Badges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
A big left from Badges misses.
Khrapov Jr connects with a right hand. Badges shakes it off.
Badges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Badges throws a one two combo.
Vasily Khrapov Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Khrapov Jr.
Badges tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badges is trying to escape the mount.
Badges wants to control but Khrapov Jr is having none of it.
Khrapov Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 Badges is rocked!
Khrapov Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Badges is still in real trouble! Can Khrapov Jr finish him?
Badges seems to have recovered his senses.
Badges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr landing shots from mount.
Khrapov Jr postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Badges in real trouble here! The ref calls for Badges to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 1375 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 108 p4p, 116 weight class). Maestro's entrance music is Shortwire - Reconfig. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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154
12 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maestro showed some decent athleticism there.
Maestro is taking a breather. Okoroji 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji with the active half guard here but Maestro passes nicely into side control.
Maestro taking a breather here.
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.
Maestro gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maestro tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.
Maestro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro prevents Okoroji from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Maestro wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maestro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maestro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Maestro isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoroji is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Okoroji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okoroji.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Okoroji misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okoroji's guard.
Maestro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maestro is looking to stall here but Okoroji recovers full guard.
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maestro has picked Okoroji up and slammed him! Okoroji can't keep hold of the triangle and Maestro manages to pass to side control!
Maestro wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro moves into full mount!
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily.
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maestro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoroji, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maestro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoroji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji is trying to work for a sweep but Maestro has mounted him!
Okoroji is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoroji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoroji to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoroji shrugs it off.
Maestro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okoroji is surviving well by controlling Maestro's body position as best he can.
Okoroji tries to improve his position but instead Maestro has taken his back!
Okoroji breaks Maestro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Maestro pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji trying to move into half guard but instead Maestro has managed to sweep!
Okoroji has his foot on Maestro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maestro works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Maestro defends easily.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestro stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
After winning the bout, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 1178 p4p, 2399 weight class) and Petcharon Darawan (ranked 93 p4p, 172 weight class). Bam Bam Joshy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petcharon Darawan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshy misses its target.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Joshy is just out of range.
Darawan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Darawan.
Joshy scores with a hook.
Joshy connects with a high kick.
Joshy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darawan. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Darawan forces Joshy back against the cage and clinches.
Darawan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but Darawan blocks it.
Darawan scores with a shot to the side of Joshy's head.
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!
Darawan looking to stall.
Darawan gets through Joshy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joshy managing to block the knees to the body from Darawan.
Joshy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darawans head.
Joshy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy throws a head punch that misses.
Joshy misses with a punch to the body.
Darawan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joshy avoids it.
Joshy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darawan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Joshy misses with a two punch combination.
Darawan flicks out a counter leg kick but Joshy steps away.
Joshy slips a jab from Darawan.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshy.
Joshy slips under a jab.
Darawan throws a series of punches but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darawans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Darawan misses its intended target.
Joshy blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darawan misses with a looping left.
Joshy motions for Darawan to come forward. Joshy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshy.
Joshy throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Darawan checks a low kick from Joshy.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Darawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darawan lands a nice shot to the body.
Darawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshy.
Joshy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy jabs at Darawan's body.
Darawan misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joshy lands a leg kick that knocks Darawan off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Joshy.
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joshy lands with a right hand.
Joshy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darawan.
Darawan 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.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Joshy throws a quick counter head kick but Darawan was just out of range.
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but Joshy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Joshy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joshy on the side of the head.
Joshy scores with a jab to the head.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
Joshy connects with a leg kick.
Darawan tries to land a leg kick but Joshy saw it coming and moves away.
Joshy tries to clinch there but Darawan circles away.
Darawan slips a jab from Joshy.
Darawan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses
and Joshy counters with a left to the body.
Darawan takes one on the button.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshy with a nice cross.
Joshy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a lazy right hand but Darawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darawan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joshy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darawan backwards.
Joshy lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam Joshy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Darawan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Joshy to counter with a crisp jab.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darawan walks into a left hand.
Joshy throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Darawan misses.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan lands a really nice looking cross but Joshy seems unphased.
Joshy lands a slapping body shot.
Joshy slips a jab from Darawan.
A big left from Darawan misses.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Darawan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darawan misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darawan. That did some damage!
A big left from Darawan misses.
It looked like Joshy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Joshy.
Darawan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darawan.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darawan misses with a straight left.
Joshy checks a leg kick.
Joshy scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darawan has time to react.
Darawan tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Darawan.
Darawan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darawan tests Joshy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshy connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Darawan slips a jab and a cross from Joshy.
Joshy throws the kick towards the body but Darawan avoids it.
Darawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy dodges the punch combination from Darawan.
Darawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Darawan walks into a jab.
Darawan lands a jab.
Joshy misses the jab.
Darawan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joshy.
Darawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darawan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joshy.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darawan misses with a hook
letting Joshy counter with a right hand.
Joshy misses with a hook.
Joshy scores with a nice head shot.
Joshy throws the kick towards the body but Darawan avoids it.
Darawan walks into a straight right hand from Joshy.
Darawan with a nice cross.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
Darawan scores with a hook.
Bam Bam Joshy's cut is getting worse.
Darawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Darawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darawan tries to move into range but Joshy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Darawan misses.
Joshy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darawan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Joshy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darawan lands the left hand.
Darawan misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Darawan works the jab nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Darawan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joshy scores with a hook.
Darawan scores with a nice head shot.
Darawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Joshy backs off Darawan throws a huge counter combo but Joshy manages to avoid it all.
Darawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
Joshy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darawan swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Joshy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Joshy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joshy.
Darawan connects with a body shot.
Darawan moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Darawan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darawan takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Darawan.
Darawan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darawan, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darawan! But no joy.
Darawan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshy is able to avoid easily.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
Joshy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joshy.
Darawan throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Joshy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Joshy.
Darawan is looking to chop away at Joshy's legs.
Joshy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Joshy connects with a body shot that sends Darawan's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Darawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joshy cracks Darawan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshy walks into a stiff left hand from Darawan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joshy.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Darawan.
Joshy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Joshy finds it's target.
Darawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joshy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Darawan misses.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshy tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshy dips to his left and cracks Darawan with an uppercut!
Darawan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Darawan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Darawan.
A big left from Joshy misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Darawan misses.
Joshy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darawan's head.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Darawan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bam Bam Joshy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Joshy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Darawan is looking to slow Joshy down with leg kicks.
Joshy tries to land a front kick but Darawan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darawan swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshy is rocked!
Joshy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darawan throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Darawan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Joshy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Joshy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darawan doesn't seem phased though.
Darawan misses with a two punch combination.
Darawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joshy works the jab nicely.
Darawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeez, Bam Bam Joshy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A left lands for Joshy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Joshy blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Joshy.
Joshy closes the distance and pushes Darawan back into the cage.
Joshy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshy blocks a body shot from Darawan.
Joshy misses with a punch on the inside.
Darawan tries to work over Joshy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darawan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darawan tries to stall but Joshy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshy misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darawan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darawan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joshy lands a shoulder strike.
Bam Bam Joshy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darawan throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bam Bam Joshy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joshy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Joshy!
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mahomes (ranked 777 p4p, 957 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 64 p4p, 75 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian jabs Mahomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Mahomes misses with a leg kick.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
Egyptian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Egyptian is trying to work for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
Egyptian tries to pass to full mount but Mahomes defends it.
Egyptian trying to control the pace.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahomes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Egyptian is keen to just control but Mahomes is a slippery customer.
Egyptian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahomes sees it coming and defends easily.
Egyptian trying to control the action but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Egyptian stops Mahomes from getting back to his feet.
Egyptian moves nicely into side control.
Egyptian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mahomes prevents Egyptian from improving position.
Egyptian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahomes is defending well.
Egyptian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Egyptian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mahomes, who protects the arm well.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Egyptian advances nicely into full mount.
Egyptian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mahomes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mahomes!
Mahomes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Egyptian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mahomes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Egyptian pulls down on the head and he's put Mahomes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishmael Egyptian!
During a confident post fight interview, Ishmael Egyptian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mac Airt blocks it well.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Kersikov cracks Mac Airt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mac Airt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Mac Airt blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac Airt cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Mac Airt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Airt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Mac Airt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt lands a jab to the head.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Mac Airt.
Kersikov moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Mac Airt's ribs.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mac Airt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersikov back to the cage. Mac Airt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac Airt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt is wise to it.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Mac Airt walks into a jab.
Mac Airt wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Mac Airt was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mac Airt misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov motions for Mac Airt to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mac Airt doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Mac Airt sees coming a mile off.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Mac Airt.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Mac Airt's body.
Mac Airt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov jabs at Mac Airt's body.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mac Airt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by Mac Airt misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mac Airt jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Kersikov.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Mac Airt shrugs it off though.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with the combination.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergej Kersikov.
I think Kersikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 523 p4p, 613 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 71 p4p, 79 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asteroid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Theorist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MoonDeity - WAKE UP! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Theorist misses.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Asteroid misses the target.
Theorist throws a series of punches but Asteroid moves out of range.
Theorist throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Theorist throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Theorist throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws a quick counter kick to the body but Theorist avoids it.
Theorist throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Asteroid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Theorist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Theorist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid wants to clinch but Theorist slips to the side
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Theorist lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theorist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theorist.
Theorist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theorist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theorist.
Asteroid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theorist throws a big shot that misses.
Theorist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Theorist finds it's target.
Theorist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Theorist throws a leg kick
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid has managed to clinch.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Theorist blocks it with crossed arms.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
Theorist managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Theorist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Theorist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theorist.
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Theorist's head.
Theorist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Theorist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
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.
Theorist misses with a double jab.
Theorist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Theorist scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theorist lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.
Theorist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Theorist lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Asteroid looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Theorist jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Theorist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asteroid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Theorist only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Theorist thuds his right hand into Asteroid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Theorist misses with a combination
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theorist is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid 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.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body. Asteroid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Theorist cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Theorist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Theorist.
Asteroid avoids a kick to the body.
Theorist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Theorist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Theorist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Theorist.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.
Asteroid has Theorist up against the cage in a clinch.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theorist lands a body punch.
Theorist takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Theorist shrugs off.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Conspiracy Theorist's cut even more.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Theorist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conspiracy Theorist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Theorist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Asteroid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Theorist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asteroid takes a step back to recover.
Asteroid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Asteroid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Theorist misses
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Theorist moves away.
Theorist thuds his right hand into Asteroid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Theorist with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Theorist throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Theorist.
Asteroid misses with a body punch
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Asteroid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Theorist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist throws a shot to the body.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Theorist feints a counter leg kick.
Theorist misses the jab.
Theorist throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Theorist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist lands a shot to the body.
Theorist dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asteroid.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Conspiracy Theorist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body.
Theorist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Theorist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Conspiracy Theorist's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist working aggressively here.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Theorist is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conspiracy Theorist's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Blaydes (ranked 110 p4p, 138 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 16 p4p, 22 weight class). Blaydes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sunshine - White Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Dreth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaydes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreth prevents a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Blaydes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaydes lands a shot to the body.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaydes's waist but Blaydes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreth off to one side.
Blaydes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaydes keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaydes is controlling Dreth's posture.
Blaydes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dreth is one step ahead there.
Blaydes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Blaydes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blaydes manages to get himself to full guard.
Blaydes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaydes has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
Dreth throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaydes managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaydes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaydes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dreth.
Dreth tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Blaydes feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Blaydes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth is looking to score with low kicks.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
A little feinted left hand from Blaydes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Dreth dodges the punch combination from Blaydes.
Blaydes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Blaydes slips a jab and a cross from Dreth.
It looked like Blaydes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dreth swings for the body but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes dominated that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaydes tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a counter combo.
Blaydes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dreth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes 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.
We've been hearing that Blaydes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blaydes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreth for as long as he can get away with.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Blaydes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Blaydes defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreth trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaydes.
Dreth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blaydes to the mat! Blaydes manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth throws a strike but Blaydes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaydes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes is stalling in the full guard.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Dreth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaydes is aware though and is defending well.
Blaydes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dreth 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.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaydes moves out of range as Dreth strikes.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blaydes. Blaydes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreth misses the jab.
Blaydes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Blaydes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaydes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
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 Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Blaydes lands.
Dreth throws the left hand but Blaydes avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Blaydes tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Blaydes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Dreth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Blaydes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaydes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Blaydes settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Blaydes moved away.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaydes avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Blaydes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a good, hard body kick but Dreth shrugs it off.
Blaydes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Blaydes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Blaydes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaydes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaydes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaydes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Blaydes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaydes continues to drive forward.
Blaydes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth taking some punishment here, with Blaydes in his half guard.
Blaydes is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaydes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dreth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaydes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Dreth is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dreth is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Blaydes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick as Blaydes jumps back.
Blaydes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dreth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blaydes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dreth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaydes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blaydes to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes clearly takes that round.
That's time! Blaydes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blaydes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaydes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth gets tackled into the cage by Blaydes. Blaydes maintains the clinch.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blaydes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes blocks a body shot from Dreth.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Dreth tries to work over Blaydes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes lands a shot to the body.
Oscar Blaydes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes is working Dreth over against the cage.
Blaydes breaks from the clinch.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Blaydes slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Blaydes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes lands a jab to the head.
Blaydes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaydes.
Blaydes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Donk. Dreth catches Blaydes right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Blaydes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blaydes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
And Dreth tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaydes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blaydes wants to clinch.
Blaydes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dreth, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaydes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaydes moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dreth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Blaydes tried to counter with a leg kick but Dreth avoided it.
Blaydes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Blaydes lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreth throws a body punch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreth working aggressively here.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Dreth avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Blaydes misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaydes lands a left hand.
Dreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dreth.
Dreth slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Blaydes slips a jab from Dreth.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes tries to clinch up.
Blaydes blocks a leg kick.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Blaydes ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth slips a straight right by Blaydes.
Good leg kick by Blaydes.
Blaydes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dreth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blaydes sprawls well initially but Dreth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blaydes gets full guard.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes has control of Dreth's left arm, preventing Dreth from doing any damage.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dreth's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes had his way with Valen Dreth in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Blaydes misses its intended target.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaydes moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Blaydes moves into the clinch.
Blaydes has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Blaydes misses with some punches.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes breaks the clinch.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Blaydes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes lands a nice hook to Dreth's body. Dreth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dreth tries a low kick but Blaydes avoids it.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscar Blaydes is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaydes throws out the jab.
Blaydes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses.
Blaydes connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaydes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaydes wants to clinch up but Dreth keeps it at a distance.
Blaydes lands a slapping body shot.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Blaydes. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Blaydes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes rushes Dreth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dreth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreth blocking some punches.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
Blaydes has Dreth pressed against the cage, preventing Dreth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
A short right from Blaydes on the inside.
Blaydes lands with a light punch inside.
Dreth working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dreth as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaydes.
Dreth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaydes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaydes tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dreth's elbow.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Blaydes.
Blaydes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes.
Dreth throws a head punch that misses.
Dreth lands a shoulder strike.
Dreth misses with some punches.
Blaydes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Blaydes counters with a left to the body.
Blaydes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth thumps Blaydes with a low kick.
Blaydes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaydes lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaydes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blaydes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaydes slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Blaydes sits in half guard.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dreth looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaydes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
Oscar Blaydes is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oscar Blaydes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 249 p4p, 355 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class). Doomsday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Dragneel has chosen Come the Fire Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Doomsday slips a jab from Dragneel.
Doomsday lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Doomsday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
Doomsday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragneel wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Dragneel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doomsday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doomsday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doomsday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dragneel wants to stand and escape but Doomsday is having none of it.
Dragneel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday trying to control but Dragneel is working from the bottom.
Dragneel looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Doomsday checks it.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday checks a leg kick.
Doomsday scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doomsday.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel throws a lazy head kick
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel!
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Dragneel is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel can't do much from the bottom here.
Doomsday has control of an arm but Dragneel manages to advance to Doomsday's back!
Dragneel has the hooks in. Doomsday is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throwing sloppy strikes.
Dragneel struggling to land strikes to the head as Doomsday covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragneel struggling to land strikes to the head as Doomsday covers up.
Dragneel scores with punches and elbows.
Dragneel missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Dragneel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dragneel is striking from the back but Doomsday escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Dragneel is looking to advance position but Doomsday won't allow it.
Dragneel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragneel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragneel's back!
Dragneel wants to escape the position.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Doomsday has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Doomsday is working the ground and pound. Can Dragneel escape?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dragneel is in bad spot here.
Doomsday is punishing Dragneel with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Doomsday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Doomsday lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dragneel hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Dragneel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday connects with a body shot.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Doomsday.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doomsday's head backwards.
A head kick from Dragneel lands but Doomsday takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Doomsday's legs.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doomsday staying out of range there.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doomsday throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Dragneel didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
Doomsday postures up and lands a big shot to Dragneel's brow.
Doomsday prevents Dragneel from getting back to his feet.
Dragneel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dragneel looking to control.
Dragneel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Dragneel won't allow it.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
A nice left hand lands by Dragneel.
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Dragneel is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Dragneel avoids it well and moves away.
Dragneel throws a lazy body kick
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dragneel!
Dragneel tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel tries to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Dragneel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Doomsday landing shots from mount.
Doomsday with the ground and pound from mount.
Dragneel is trying to stand up.
Doomsday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dragneel wants to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Dragneel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Doomsday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doomsday showed some decent athleticism there.
Dragneel kicks Doomsday off and gets back to his feet.
Dragneel misses with a double jab
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragneel is keeping the position for now.
Dragneel keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Doomsday stops Dragneel from standing up.
Doomsday stands up over Dragneel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
Dragneel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dragneel sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel misses with a low kick as Doomsday jumps back.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel misses with a series of wild punches.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragneel with a jab.
Dragneel feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
Dragneel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragneel tries to sprawl out of it but Doomsday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragneel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Doomsday checks it
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragneel tries to escape but Doomsday is in control.
Dragneel is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Kronos Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday prevents Dragneel from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel looking for a sweep but Doomsday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Doomsday landing strikes from the mount and Dragneel is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dragneel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doomsday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Doomsday dominating with strikes here.
Dragneel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Doomsday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragneel is looking to escape.
Dragneel is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natsu Dragneel.
I think Dragneel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
After winning the bout, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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