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SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dilbrandt (ranked 2512 p4p, 986 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 164 p4p, 68 weight class). Dilbrandt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock the Dragon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Abduwali Hassan enters the cage!
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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 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
A head kick by Hassan misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hassan misses the body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Hassan digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Donk. Hassan catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hassan sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan misses the jab.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Dilbrandt pushes Hassan away with a front kick.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dilbrandt if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
Hassan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hassan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Hassan.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Hassan misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hassan - that will leave a mark!
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Hassan was not able to check.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Hassan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan tries to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hassan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Hassan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hassan thinking.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt 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.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
Dilbrandt cracks Hassan with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan with a jab.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Hassan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
A left lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hassan.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dilbrandt clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Hassan throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Hassan.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hassan working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hassan.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassan's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
A nice side step and Hassan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 475 p4p, 768 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 72 p4p, 119 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov scores with a shot to the body.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dodgers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krylov misses with a low kick as Dodgers jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Dodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dodgers is looking to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch.
Krylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Dodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krylov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dodgers scores with a leg kick.
Dodgers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krylov counters with a nice right hand that sends Dodgers toppling to the canvas! Dodgers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krylov finish him?!
 It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov scores with a kick to the body.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodgers moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Krylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Dodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov throws a leg kick but Dodgers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Krylov scores with a hook to the body. Dodgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krylov. Krylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dodgers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dodgers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Dodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodgers looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Dodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Krylov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dodgers.
Krylov thuds his shin into the meat of Dodgers's side.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Krylov cracks Dodgers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dodgers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Krylov finish him?
 Dodgers is rocked!
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Dodgers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krylov.
Krylov throws a right and a left that Dodgers avoids nicely.
Dodgers get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dodgers stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Krylov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
A very excited looking Boris Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 737 p4p, 522 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 81 p4p, 51 weight class). Alexander Kuznetsov 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sycek.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sycek.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Sycek moves out of range.
Sycek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznetsov is on top in guard.
Kuznetsov is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuznetsov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sycek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Sycek.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Sycek is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov managing to control the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Kuznetsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov passes Sycek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuznetsov trying to control from half guard but Sycek is working away.
Sycek is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Sycek's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Kuznetsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuznetsov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Kuznetsov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sycek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sycek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sycek, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov working Sycek over with knees to the body.
Sycek is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Sycek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sycek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sycek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sycek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Kuznetsov.
It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuznetsov can turn it around.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sycek moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuznetsov sizes up Sycek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sycek gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov gets to his feet - Sycek follows without any prompting.
No luck for Sycek with that takedown attempt.
Sycek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Sycek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Sycek shoots in.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov lands with a right hand.
Sycek slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sycek avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sycek off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek wants a takedown.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sycek as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Sycek fails to pull guard.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Sycek blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Sycek pulls Kuznetsov into guard.
Kuznetsov stands up and waves to Sycek to follow him.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sycek. Sycek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sycek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sycek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sycek is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sycek moves away.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sycek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuznetsov cracks Sycek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Sycek.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Sycek.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sycek shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but Sycek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sycek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sycek drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Sycek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Sycek up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a damaging elbow.
Sycek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuznetsov smiles and moves away.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sycek swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Sycek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuznetsov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sycek fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sycek tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek jumps guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sycek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Sycek is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Sycek shrugs off.
Kuznetsov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sycek fails to land.
Sycek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sycek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Sycek dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
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!
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Sycek trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Sycek dives in and scores a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Alexander Kuznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel Sycek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Sycek is controlling the position.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuznetsov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Alexander Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 590 p4p, 407 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 94 p4p, 62 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Alok - Hear Me Tonight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Leif Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
I was talking to Tiger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leifsson has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tiger is trying to push Leifsson away but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Leifsson, against the cage.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiger scores with a shoulder strike.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
Tiger is trying to break free.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Tiger shrugs off.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiger moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson tries to clinch but Tiger is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike from Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
Leifsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiger's defenses.
Tiger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
Tiger tries to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling the position.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Leifsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leifsson lands a slapping body shot.
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Leifsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leifsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Tiger's ribcage. Tiger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leifsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leifsson cracks Tiger with a nice body shot.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Tiger stalling against the cage.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Leifsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Leif Leifsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leifsson throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Tiger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiger or not.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Leifsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
Leifsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiger is rocked!
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Oh Tiger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tiger seems to have got his legs back now.
Leifsson pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside.
Tiger is trying to force a seperation but Leifsson has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Leifsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiger, pushing him back against the cage.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Tiger is looking to break free of the clinch but Leifsson has double underhooks.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leifsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson lands a nice uppercut.
Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leifsson scores with a body shot.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Leifsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tiger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leifsson forces Tiger back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a shot to the body.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Leifsson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leifsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiger's brow.
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leifsson lands a nice hook to Tiger's body. Tiger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Leifsson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson looks to clinch
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leifsson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson rushes Tiger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Leifsson.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Leifsson works on Tiger's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Leifsson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leifsson.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Tiger is pushing Leifsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leifsson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
Leifsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leifsson presses Tiger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leifsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Leifsson.
Tiger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Tiger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tiger! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leifsson is unloading with more strikes now! Tiger drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
Leif Leifsson 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 Satanic Panic (ranked 172 p4p, 97 weight class) and Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 28 p4p, 15 weight class). Panic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freezing Moon. 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 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Panic blocks a low kick nicely.
Panic moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Panic wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Panic's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Panic throws a head kick that misses.
Panic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panic tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Panic should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panic on the side of the head.
Panic scores with a shot to the body.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic with a jab.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Panic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Panic steps away.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panic catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panic is able to avoid easily.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Panic.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Panic thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Panic looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Panic slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic lands a nice hook to Akhtankhanov's body. Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panic catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Panic jumps back.
Panic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Panic.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a counter right but Panic avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Panic.
Panic tried to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Panic blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Panic.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Panic jumps back.
Panic throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Panic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panic in his tracks.
Panic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
As Akhtankhanov tries to get set, Panic tries to push him back and clinch up but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic wants to clinch
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panic walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
Panic lands a front kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Akhtankhanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panic can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Panic tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panic looks to land a body kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Panic tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Panic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Panic was not able to check.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Akhtankhanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panic scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Panic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Panic cracks Akhtankhanov with a good jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Panic lands with a nice body kick.
Panic pushes Akhtankhanov away with a front kick.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panic moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Panic with a jab.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
Panic throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Akhtankhanov tries to keep at a distance but Panic has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Akhtankhanov.
A head punch on the inside from Akhtankhanov fails to land.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov is working Panic over against the cage.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panic working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panic tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panic or not.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Panic.
A short right from Panic on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Panic gets through Akhtankhanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panic is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Akhtankhanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Akhtankhanov back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Panic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Panic.
Akhtankhanov trying to stall but Panic improves his position.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Panic.
Akhtankhanov stalling in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Panic gets control of Akhtankhanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Panic swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panic throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Akhtankhanov's head back.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Panic moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akhtankhanov manages to circle out of the way.
Panic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov checks it well.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Panic throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Panic avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
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!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Akhtankhanov misses.
A head kick from Panic lands but Akhtankhanov takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand underneath Panic's ribcage. Panic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panic.
Panic is trying to pull guard but Akhtankhanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akhtankhanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akhtankhanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panics head.
Panic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Panic's arms but Panic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Panic misses with a punch on the inside.
Panic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov digs a right hand into Panic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panic's gas tank.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akhtankhanov or not.
Panic stalling.
Akhtankhanov lands with a light punch inside.
Panic is looking to control Akhtankhanov's arms but Akhtankhanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panic has his back to the cage.
Panic prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Panic tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic tries to pull guard but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Akhtankhanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Panic.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panic's elbow.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic stalling against the cage.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Panic.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panic tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 138 p4p, 731 weight class) and Darsin Bleak (ranked 22 p4p, 90 weight class). Bleak has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bleak with that takedown attempt.
Bleak defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi with a hook.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi tests Bleak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Bleak's head back.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Bleak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bleak digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
Ryoto Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak tightens his grip and picks Takahashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takahashi manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bleak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Bleak pushes his legs off easily.
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bleak passes into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Bleak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi 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.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Bleak trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleak in his tracks.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Bleak avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Takahashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak scores with punches from side control.
Bleak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bleak lands a nice forearm strike.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here.
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well.
Bleak tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working away.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Bleak knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takahashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak lands a couple of digs.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takahashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Bleak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Takahashi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takahashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Takahashi down.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort.
Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bleak 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 64 p4p, 220 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 8 p4p, 34 weight class). McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choke shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Choke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Choke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Choke in his half guard.
Choke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Choke is controlling him
Choke wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
That's two 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.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Choke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
Choke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Choke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Choke goes for an armbar but McGuire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGuire.
McGuire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGuire has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choke, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Choke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGuire defends it well.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Choke is looking for a kimura but McGuire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
McGuire pushes Choke off looking to stand but Choke dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGuire is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
Choke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke passes to full mount!
Choke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Choke tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Choke avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Choke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Choke looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Choke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Choke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is trying to buck Choke off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Choke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke throws a strike aimed at the side of McGuire's head but McGuire avoids it well.
Choke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGuire has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Choke but great work by McGuire.
Choke looks to move to half guard but instead McGuire has passed into mount! Damn!
Choke throwing hammer fists to the chest of McGuire. What's that going to do exactly?
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choke is looking to sweep but instead, McGuire has passed into half guard.
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Choke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McGuire pushes past his half guard into mount!
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choke is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Choke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire connects with a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire drops Choke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Choke looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Choke is rocked!
It looks like David Choke has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Choke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Choke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
McGuire wants to stand but Choke is controlling the position.
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire is aware though and is defending well.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choke misses with a takedown attempt - McGuire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Choke moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGuire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGuire has escaped and now he's on top!
Choke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire gets to his feet - Choke follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Choke blocks the leg kick.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire swings for the body but Choke moves out of range.
Choke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGuire's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choke is looking to advance position but McGuire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Choke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 54 p4p, 169 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 3 p4p, 15 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Torhte Finlayson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
Finlayson parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finlayson to escape.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlayson is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Finlayson 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.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Finlayson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Finlayson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 3 p4p, 130 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 1 p4p, 20 weight class). Danger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Larry Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooh!!! Danger has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Danger steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Larry Williams has been cut.
Williams looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 Williams is rocked!
Danger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danger is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger throws a powerful right kick. Williams tried to block low but the kick was high! Williams was taken right off of his feet! Danger jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger 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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