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GAMMA#1091 Fuguego v Malley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dancer (ranked 1789 p4p, 1638 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 211 p4p, 192 weight class). Sadaval has chosen Prohibido Olvidar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Dancer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval throws a right hand that Dancer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dancer also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Sadaval.
Dancer wants to clinch but Sadaval slips to the side
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
A big left from Dancer misses.
Sadaval steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dancer.
Good work by Sadaval as he checks the leg kick.
Sadaval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sadaval defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand.
Dancer sets himself, and Sadaval steps forward looking for the clinch! Dancer avoids it this time.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dancer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dancer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dancer misses the target.
Sadaval blocks a head kick by Dancer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval checks a low kick from Dancer.
Dancer connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
Dancer cracks Sadaval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dancer misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Dancer.
Dancer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sadaval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dancer.
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Dancer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sadaval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dancer backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval throws a head kick but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Dancer.
Dancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dancer working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Sadaval - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sadaval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Sadaval.
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval misses with the combination.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Dancer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Nice shot by Sadaval.
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Dancer against the cage.
Sadaval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadaval pushes Dancer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has a couple of punches blocked by Dancer.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
I was talking to Dancer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dancer as Sadaval tries to tie him up.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
Sadaval wants to counter with a clinch but Dancer pushes him away.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval darts in and clinches Dancer up against the cage.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Sadaval is looking to break free of the clinch but Dancer has double underhooks.
Dancer tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Dancer misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval lands a jab.
Dancer throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dancer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dancer tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dancer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
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 Tom Dancer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Dancer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Dancer connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadaval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Sadaval as he checks the leg kick.
Sadaval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dancer's hands.
Dancer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dancer slips a jab and a cross from Sadaval.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dancer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Sadaval's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dancer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Dancer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sadaval.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dancer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Tom Dancer has been cut.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Dancer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Dancer lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Dancer
and Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dancer breaks the clinch.
Dancer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadaval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sadaval.
Dancer throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
Dancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadaval lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Sadaval's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dancer pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dancer.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Dancer keeps it at a distance.
Dancer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sadaval throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dancer takes one to the side of the head.
Dancer closes the distance and clinches.
Sadaval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dancer misses with a straight left.
Sadaval drives through and clinches with Dancer against the cage.
Dancer prevents a body shot from Sadaval.
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Sadaval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Dancer scores with a head kick.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dancer throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Sadaval throws a counter combo.
Dancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadaval sizes up Dancer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadaval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dancer.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dancer throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sadaval moves away from the strike by Dancer.
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Dancer.
A right hook to the body lands for Sadaval.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dancer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dancer lands a left hand.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a body punch.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dancer.
Dancer has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sadaval gets through Dancer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dancer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval tries to work over Dancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer tries to work over Sadaval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dancer tries to clinch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Dancer lands with a right hand.
Sadaval looks to throw the jab but Dancer is out of range.
Dancer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dancer.
Sadaval takes one on the button.
Dancer misses the jab.
Good shot there by Sadaval.
Dancer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dancer throws a lazy head kick
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Dancer.
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Dancer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadaval! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaval circles away.
Dancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dancer missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dancer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooh!!! Sadaval has knocked Dancer down with a huge combo! Sadaval steps away and waves a wobbly Dancer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Dancer is rocked!
Sadaval connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dancer - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horacio Sadaval!
After the fight, Horacio Sadaval was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 1015 p4p, 1847 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 110 p4p, 184 weight class). Vercetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vice City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum drops his hands momentarily and Vercetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Vercetti catches Von Alkum right on the button with a cross.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick and Vercetti moves out of range easily.
Von Alkum misses with the body kick
and Vercetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Von Alkum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Alkum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vercetti blocks a head kick by Von Alkum.
A head kick by Von Alkum misses
and Vercetti counters with a straight right hand.
Von Alkum connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Vercetti lands with an overhand left.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vercetti in his tracks.
Von Alkum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vercetti stuns Von Alkum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Alkum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Alkum looks to land a body kick but Vercetti moved away.
We've been informed that Vercetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vercetti throws the left hand but Von Alkum avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum ducks right into an uppercut from Vercetti.
Von Alkum is rocked!
Von Alkum connects with a single shot there.
Vercetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Von Alkum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Alkum throws out the jab.
Vercetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Von Alkum seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Von Alkum misses.
Vercetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Vercetti blocks a jab.
Von Alkum catches Vercetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Alkum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Von Alkum misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti lands with a straight right. Von Alkum didn't see that one coming.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Vercetti.
Von Alkum lands with an uppercut that bounces Vercetti off the cage and back into range.
Vercetti throws a hook but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Vercetti.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
Von Alkum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Vercetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vercetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Von Alkum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vercetti swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Von Alkum misses its intended target.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Vercetti avoids it easily.
Von Alkum misses the body punch
enabling Vercetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Von Alkum - just one landing.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Vercetti blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vercetti misses the jab.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Alkum misses with a low kick.
Vercetti takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws the kick towards the body but Vercetti avoids it.
Vercetti scores with a jab to the head.
Vercetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
Vercetti scores with a jab. Von Alkum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vercetti dodges the punch combination from Von Alkum.
Vercetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Alkum should have avoided that one.
Vercetti lands with a hook. Von Alkum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vercetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vercetti misses with a hook
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Von Alkum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Vercetti 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.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Vercetti misses.
A head kick by Von Alkum misses
and Vercetti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vercetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vercetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
The fighters circling - Vercetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Von Alkum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Alkum throws a head kick but Vercetti moves out of range.
Vercetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.
Von Alkum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vercetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Vercetti does no damage.
Von Alkum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Vercetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Alkum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vercetti's head.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vercetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Vercetti misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp one two that drops Vercetti! Von Alkum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vercetti to his feet! Vercetti is in big trouble!
 Vercetti is rocked!
Donk. Vercetti catches Von Alkum right on the button with a cross.
Vercetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Alkum finish him?
Vercetti misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Vercetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack! Von Alkum lands a heavy head kick that drops Vercetti. The ref tackles Von Alkum to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vercetti was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Klaus Von Alkum!
A relieved looking Klaus Von Alkum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 592 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 72 p4p, 121 weight class). Jaegerjaquez comes to the cage accompanied by Рем Дигга - В огне. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Akechi.
Akechi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaegerjaquez lands a really nice looking cross but Akechi seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Akechi.
Akechi tries for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaegerjaquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez 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.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
Akechi misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
A cross from Akechi lands.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akechi misses the jab.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akechi moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez strikes.
Akechi misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez leaves Akechi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
Akechi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi tries to clinch up.
Akechi tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez is having none of it.
Akechi slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akechi throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akechis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Akechi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akechi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akechi misses with a straight right.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Akechi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez thows a leg kick but Akechi checks it
and Akechi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaegerjaquez keeping control of the position.
Akechi is trying to control. Jaegerjaquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akechi prevents Jaegerjaquez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is controlling the pace.
Jaegerjaquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Akechi from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akechi controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Jaegerjaquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akechi doesn't seem phased though.
Akechi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akechi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akechi throws a big shot that misses.
Akechi lands with a hook. Jaegerjaquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick aimed at Akechi's knee but Akechi avoids it well.
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 Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akechi lands with a nice body punch.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
Akechi misses with a jab to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akechi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akechi connects with a nice looking jab.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaegerjaquez jabs Akechi right on the nose. Akechi blinks but takes it well.
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akechi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi scores with a punch to the head.
Akechi scores with a nice right hand.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
A lazy left from Jaegerjaquez finds it's target.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice calf kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaegerjaquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akechi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi's corner calls for a 1-2. Akechi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Akechi.
A good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi misses with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akechi walks into a stiff left hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a thumping low kick.
Akechi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Akechi strikes.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akechi throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Akechi misses its intended target.
Akechi blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook.
Akechi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Akechi misses.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jaegerjaquez counter with a right hand.
Akechi cracks Jaegerjaquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Akechi checks it.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Akechi's midsection.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses its target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez needs to keep his hands up - Akechi had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Akechi moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Akechi down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body punch.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Akechi's front leg but catches the back leg as Akechi tries to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi misses with a looping right.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Akechi avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to chop away at Akechi's legs.
Akechi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akechi lands a nice shot that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head back.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akechi moves out of range of the body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Jaegerjaquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akechi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaegerjaquez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akechi goes for a double leg but Jaegerjaquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaegerjaquez continues to drive forward.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akechi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaegerjaquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Akechi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akechi throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akechi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Akechi's defenses.
Jaegerjaquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akechi is out of range and Jaegerjaquez settles back down.
Akechi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akechi loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Akechi throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Akechi throws an off balance right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a left to the body.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick, looking for Akechi's leg but Akechi calmly moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akechi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akechi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands momentarily and Akechi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi scores with a nice right hand.
Akechi lands a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Akechi's front leg but catches the back leg as Akechi tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaegerjaquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akechi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akechi missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akechi throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Akechi misses the jab.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Akechi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem phased though.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akechi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi slips a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Akechi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaegerjaquez looks for the body kick but Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Akechi with an open hand slap.
Jaegerjaquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Akechi misses with a jab to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Akechi blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akechi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akechi at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hook to the body.
Akechi throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Akechi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaegerjaquez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A victorious Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 796 p4p, 662 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 106 p4p, 87 weight class). Charles Bukowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mehmet Shakaromanov's chin.
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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 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakaromanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shakaromanov on the side of the head.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakaromanov sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shakaromanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bukowski shoots and misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakaromanov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bukowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bukowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakaromanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Shakaromanov is working away.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shakaromanov trying to control here.
Shakaromanov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bukowski is staying active.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukowski lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bukowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakaromanov is fending him off so far but Bukowski persists. Nope, Shakaromanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bukowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakaromanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bukowski's shoulder, as Bukowski tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Shakaromanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shakaromanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Shakaromanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakaromanov takes one to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov stuffs the takedown.
Shakaromanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski with a hook.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bukowski closes the distance and clinches up with Shakaromanov, looking for a takedown. Bukowski pushes Shakaromanov against the cage but Shakaromanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakaromanov missing with a left hand there. Bukowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakaromanov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukowski misses with a straight right.
Shakaromanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakaromanov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski has Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Shakaromanov pushes Bukowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shakaromanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukowski has him pressed against the cage.
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Bukowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukowski misses the target.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakaromanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bukowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakaromanov. That snapped Bukowski's head back.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bukowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shakaromanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov scores with a jab to the head.
Bukowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands with a straight right. Bukowski didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looking to score a takedown here. Shakaromanov is defending well but Bukowski drives through and ends up in Shakaromanov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakaromanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Shakaromanov keeps moving.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bukowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shakaromanov wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shakaromanov to the mat! Shakaromanov manages to get full guard.
Shakaromanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bukowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bukowski wants to take a breather but Shakaromanov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov keeping control of the position.
Shakaromanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bukowski throwing shots but Shakaromanov is blocking nicely.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Bukowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Bukowski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shakaromanov wants to hold on but Bukowski pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov tries to reverse the position but Bukowski maintains control.
Bukowski lands a couple of good shots and Shakaromanov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski avoiding Shakaromanov 's attempts to control his hands.
Bukowski has Shakaromanov flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski has Shakaromanov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bukowski not allowing Shakaromanov to control his hands.
Will Bukowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bukowski is riding his opponent, not letting Shakaromanov buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Shakaromanov's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski scores with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bukowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakaromanov circles away.
Shakaromanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Shakaromanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski misses with a left hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakaromanov but Shakaromanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov misses with the combination.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Shakaromanov circles away easily
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakaromanov defends well and Bukowski ends up having to push Shakaromanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakaromanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bukowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Shakaromanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Bukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Shakaromanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shakaromanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakaromanov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to stand and escape but Shakaromanov is having none of it.
Shakaromanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski wants to control but Shakaromanov passes easily into half guard.
Shakaromanov is looking to take a break and control but Bukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bukowski is controlling Shakaromanov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bukowski is looking to control Shakaromanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bukowski avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakaromanov looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski swings widly with a right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bukowski has time to react.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
Bukowski swings for the body but Shakaromanov moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski misses with a left hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Shakaromanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski cracks Shakaromanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mehmet Shakaromanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakaromanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 584 p4p, 699 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 89 p4p, 98 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rivers.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers misses the jab.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Rivers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Rivers slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers tries to clinch
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Rivers missing with knees to the body.
Rivers tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Rivers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivers also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Rivers.
Rivers digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Rivers misses with a combination
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Rivers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagomedov.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
Rivers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Zabit Magomedov's cut even more.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivers's head.
Rivers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rivers wants to clinch
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers misses with a right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Rivers - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivers manages to end up in side control.
Rivers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Rivers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rivers throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov tries to bench press Rivers off him but Rivers keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rivers working the body and head with strikes.
Rivers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Rivers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Rivers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rivers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rivers is chipping away with strikes.
Rivers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks up at the clock and then as Magomedov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rivers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rivers lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rivers is putting a hurting on Magomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rivers working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivers cracks Magomedov with a big right hand but Magomedov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivers controls the position from side control.
Rivers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rivers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rivers cracks Magomedov with a big right hand but Magomedov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Rivers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rivers prevents Magomedov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers landing strikes.
Rivers trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Rivers scoring with punches from side control.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers is chipping away with strikes.
Rivers scoring with punches and elbows.
Rivers working the ground and pound.
Magomedov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rivers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Magomedov some visible discomfort.
Rivers trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control but Rivers postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Rivers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Rivers advances nicely into full mount.
Rivers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Rivers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rivers with the ground and pound from mount.
Rivers working Magomedov over with strikes here.
BOOM! Rivers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers lands a big shot there that rocks Magomedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rivers is landing with some decent strikes but Magomedov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Rivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivers sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Zabit Magomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Rivers is now in Magomedov's guard.
Rivers cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Rivers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Rivers won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Clint Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers preventing the sweep.
Rivers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rivers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivers has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pulling Guard, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 749 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 55 p4p, 29 weight class). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick as Drop jumps back.
Batirovenkekikala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drop back to the cage. Batirovenkekikala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Batirovenkekikala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drop.
Batirovenkekikala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a left hand
and Drop counters with a straight right hand.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala wants to slow Drop down by chopping away at his legs.
Drop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batirovenkekikala on the side of the head.
Drop throws a body punch but Batirovenkekikala moves out of range.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drop lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop wants to clinch but Batirovenkekikala slips to the side
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop.
Drop stuns Batirovenkekikala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drop avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab.
Drop avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
A quick step to the side and Drop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drop manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Drop misses.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala moves away.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range.
Drop connects with the punch.
Batirovenkekikala walks into a straight right hand from Drop.
Batirovenkekikala thuds his right hand into Drop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batirovenkekikala needs to keep his hands up - Drop had a free shot at his head there.
Batirovenkekikala throws the left hand but Drop avoids the punch easily.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut
enabling Drop to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Drop.
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!
Drop throws a jab when Batirovenkekikala was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Drop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batirovenkekikala doesn't seem phased though.
Drop throws a hook to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batirovenkekikala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batirovenkekikala misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala jabs at Drop's body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Batirovenkekikala finds it's way through Drop's defenses.
Drop misses with a right hand
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight right hand.
Drop misses with a hook
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a leg kick.
Drop misses with a hook
enabling Batirovenkekikala to counter with a crisp jab.
Drop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batirovenkekikala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drop rather than just go for the knockout.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Batirovenkekikala lands a slapping body shot.
Batirovenkekikala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drop misses the jab.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a few strikes there.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a hook. Drop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice shot that snaps Drop's head back.
Drop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batirovenkekikala clobbers Drop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drop is rocked!
Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Drop is just out of range.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Drop moves out of range.
Drop throws a right and a left that Batirovenkekikala avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drop. Drop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batirovenkekikala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drop scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Drop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drop tries to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala was well out of range. Poor timing from Drop.
Batirovenkekikala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drop with a body shot.
Drop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Drop.
Drop scores with a nice right hand.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drop looks to clinch
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Batirovenkekikala 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.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a loose jab but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala avoids the body shot from Drop.
Drop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batirovenkekikala with a nice calf kick.
Drop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Drop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batirovenkekikala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala throws a front kick aimed at Drop's knee but Drop avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target.
Drop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a nice body punch.
Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Drop's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Drop catches Batirovenkekikala right on the button with a cross.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook.
Drop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batirovenkekikala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drop.
Nice defenses there by Drop.
Drop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Drop throwing a counter right hand but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab.
Batirovenkekikala moves out of range as Drop strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Batirovenkekikala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drop doesn't seem phased though.
Batirovenkekikala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drop misses with a wild body shot.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a one two! Drop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batirovenkekikala just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Drop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drop misses with a hook.
Batirovenkekikala throws out a counter right but Drop avoids it with no problem.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a looping right hand.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop misses with the combination.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batirovenkekikala drops Drop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drop looks back up at him and smiles so Batirovenkekikala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Drop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop slips under a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Drop seems to have got his legs back now.
Drop tries to move into range but Batirovenkekikala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Drop crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Drop back to his feet!
Martin Drop's cut is getting worse.
Drop gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Batirovenkekikala gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Drop is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
During a confident post fight interview, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 144 p4p, 259 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 17 p4p, 30 weight class). Duvernay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Le Vent Nous Portera. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Markkanen motions for Duvernay to come forward. Markkanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Markkanen.
Duvernay tries a quick counter leg kick but Markkanen is wise to it.
Nice cross by Duvernay.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
Duvernay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Duvernay.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Markkanen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Duvernay backs away, Markkanen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay 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.
Duvernay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duvernay. That's going to slow Markkanen down.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay connects with a crisp jab.
Duvernay scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Duvernay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duvernay throws a hook but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Duvernay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Markkanen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Evan Duvernay has been cut.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markkanen.
Duvernay blocks the body kick.
Duvernay misses with a low kick as Markkanen jumps back.
Markkanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duvernay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Duvernay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markkanen takes one to the chin there.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Duvernay gets caught napping as Markkanen dives in and scores a takedown. Duvernay manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Duvernay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markkanen is one step ahead there.
Duvernay wants to stand but Markkanen is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markkanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duvernay has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markkanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Duvernay lands an elbow just above Markkanen 's eye.
Markkanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duvernay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duvernay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Markkanen throws a one two combo.
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a combination
and Markkanen counters with a good low kick that Duvernay was not able to check.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Duvernay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay throws a right hand that misses
and Markkanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Duvernay.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duvernay. That's going to slow Markkanen down.
Markkanen cracks Duvernay with a good jab.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duvernay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
Duvernay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
Duvernay throws a solid leg kick but Markkanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duvernay.
It looked like Markkanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markkanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markkanen looks to land a combination but Duvernay avoids it well.
Markkanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Duvernay lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to land a front kick but Markkanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markkanen throws a big counter combination but Duvernay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duvernay throws a push kick but Markkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Duvernay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Markkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvernay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Duvernay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duvernay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duvernay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Duvernay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Markkanen is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay cracks Markkanen with a good jab.
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!
Duvernay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duvernay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
Markkanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Markkanen drops his hands momentarily and Duvernay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a leg kick which misses Markkanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Markkanen tries to avoid it.
Duvernay throws a lazy uppercut
and Markkanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duvernay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Markkanen counters with a single leg into guard. Duvernay didn't expect that.
Duvernay is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Markkanen dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet.
Duvernay wants to control but Markkanen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Markkanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duvernay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markkanen wants to control but Duvernay is keeping him busy.
Duvernay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Markkanen's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Markkanen.
Markkanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is not content to let Markkanen control the position.
Markkanen is thwarting Duvernay's attempts to control the position.
Markkanen wants to control but Duvernay is keeping him busy.
Duvernay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen is looking for a kimura here.
Markkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duvernay is just riding it out for now. Markkanen eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Duvernay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Duvernay. Beautiful body shot.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Markkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duvernay.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Duvernay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay misses with a jab to the body
and Markkanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Markkanen's head but Markkanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen tried to counter with a leg kick but Duvernay avoided it.
Duvernay misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Markkanen misses the target.
Duvernay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markkanen will feel that in the morning.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay misses with a body punch
and Markkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Markkanen counter with a right hand.
Duvernay is rocked!
Duvernay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markkanen shoots in but Duvernay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duvernay flicks out a counter leg kick but Markkanen steps away.
Duvernay is still on wobbly legs! Can Markkanen finish him?
Duvernay misses with a hook. Markkanen ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay seems to have recovered his senses.
Markkanen misses with a body kick.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Markkanen.
Duvernay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markkanen.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Markkanen slips a jab from Duvernay.
Markkanen walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duvernay's corner calls for a 1-2. Duvernay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markkanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duvernay lands a nice shot that snaps Markkanen's head back.
Markkanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duvernay. Duvernay obviously looking to wear him down.
Duvernay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markkanen counters with a solid body kick.
Duvernay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Markkanen 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.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duvernay enables Markkanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duvernay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Markkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markkanen postures up in Duvernay's guard and throws a big left but Duvernay blocks it.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duvernay seems keen to control Markkanen's posture.
Markkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duvernay's head.
Markkanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odin Markkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duvernay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing that Markkanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay keeping full guard, as Markkanen tries to pass.
Markkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markkanen throws an elbow that misses. Duvernay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markkanen's guard. Nice move by Duvernay!
Markkanen looking for a guillotine here but Duvernay defends easily.
Duvernay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Odin Markkanen.
I think Duvernay 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
An out of breath Evan Duvernay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 103 p4p, 245 weight class) and Buster Glover (ranked 10 p4p, 29 weight class). Ignatiev's entrance music is Beats That. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick.
Glover misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatiev misses the target.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Glover is predictable there
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatiev rushes Glover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Ignatiev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glover tries to work over Ignatiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover cracks Ignatiev with a nice body shot.
Glover pushes Ignatiev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev blocking some punches.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Glover tries to work over Ignatiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
A body shot lands from Glover.
Ignatiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Glover.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev misses with some punches.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatiev working aggressively here.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatiev blocks an uppercut.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ignatiev blocks an uppercut.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover misses with some punches.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Glover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Glover.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover gets through Ignatiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev digs a right hand into Glover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glover's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatiev or not.
Ignatiev blocks a body shot from Glover.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Ignatiev down.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ignatiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ignatiev drops his hands momentarily and Glover takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover throws a sloppy body shot
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buster Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glover pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range and Glover settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Glover.
Glover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Glover jabs at Ignatiev's body.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick that knocks Glover off balance momentarily.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ignatiev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glover. Glover obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover thows a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatiev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatiev's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatiev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ignatiev moves his leg out of the way.
Glover works the jab nicely.
Glover feints and then cracks Ignatiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatiev down.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Ignatiev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Glover misses.
Ignatiev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glover does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Glover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ignatiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Ignatiev lands the left hand.
Donk. Ignatiev catches Glover right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Glover.
Glover connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ignatiev does it's job there.
Glover misses with a hook.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Glover.
Glover misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ignatiev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glover.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatiev's sensitive parts.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Glover.
An inside leg kick from Glover misses.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Glover 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev lands the left hand.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Ignatiev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Glover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ignatiev counters with a low kick, right behind Glover 's knee.
Glover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glover moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Glover off the cage and back into range.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Glover moves out of range.
Glover catches Ignatiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev throws a big shot that misses.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Glover walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatiev.
Glover takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Ignatiev.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatiev throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Glover.
Ignatiev connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatiev dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikolai Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Glover's head but Glover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Glover.
Glover thuds a left hand into Ignatiev's body.
A cross from Glover lands.
Ignatiev throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
Ignatiev is looking to counter punch.
Ignatiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover walks into a jab.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatiev lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glover scores with a jab to the head.
Glover misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Glover just manages to avoid it.
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
Glover scores with a jab. Ignatiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ignatiev 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.
Ignatiev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ignatiev momentarily.
Glover sizes up Ignatiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glover lands a slapping body shot.
Glover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatiev's hands.
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
Glover's corner calls for a 1-2. Glover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Glover takes one to the chin there.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a straight right hand.
Glover throws a solid leg kick but Ignatiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick that knocks Glover off balance momentarily.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Glover moved away.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
A very excited looking Buster Glover rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 113 p4p, 109 weight class) and Bora Khan (ranked 14 p4p, 12 weight class). Rhodes comes to the cage accompanied by Bury My Bones. Khan has chosen Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khan's hands.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhodes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhodes throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khan's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Khan feints a counter leg kick.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan lands a body shot.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes lands a jab to Khan's midsection.
Rhodes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a left and a right that stings Rhodes.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Nice cross by Rhodes.
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhodes misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Khan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhodes scores with a body shot.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into Khan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
Khan is pulling down on Rhodes's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodes, at least for the moment.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Khan seems keen to control Rhodes's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khan gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes stands and throws Khan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rhodes is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khan to see if he's OK.
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khan keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes scores with punches from side control.
Khan tries to buck Rhodes off but Rhodes is having none of it.
Khan being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan misses with a low kick as Rhodes jumps back.
Rhodes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Rhodes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhodes.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dusty Rhodes is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhodes shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes lands with a right hand.
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
Khan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rhodes.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes prevents Khan from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Khan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khan wants to get back to full guard.
Khan gets back to full guard.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dusty Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Khan is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhodes sizes up Khan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhodes steps away.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
No luck for Rhodes with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khan scores with a punch to the head.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
Khan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rhodes cracks Khan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes scores with a jab.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Khan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Rhodes shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan tries to work over Rhodes's front leg with a kick but Rhodes checks it.
Khan walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhodes.
A jab from Khan misses.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Rhodes coming out on top.
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Khan flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhodes steps away.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhodes.
Rhodes attempts a counter takedown but Khan avoids it well and moves away.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Rhodes blocks a leg kick.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khan is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Khan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Khan wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes uses his free foot to push down on Khan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Khan.
Rhodes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rhodes looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodes has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodes controlling the pace for now.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodes has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan tries to buck Rhodes off but he can't manage it.
Bora Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhodes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
During a confident post fight interview, Dusty Rhodes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 15 p4p, 81 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). O Malley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Sean O Malley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alphonse Fuguego's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuguegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuguego closes the distance and clinches up with O Malley, looking for a takedown. Fuguego pushes O Malley against the cage but O Malley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fuguego throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuguego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for O Malley.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Malley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fuguego looks to land a strike but O Malley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Malley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuguego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
Fuguego slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fuguego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fuguego in side control, throwing shots but O Malley defends.
Fuguego creates some space and throws a big elbow, but O Malley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fuguego has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Malley is trying to escape the position but Fuguego is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuguego throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fuguego throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
O Malley dodges the ground and pound from Fuguego.
O Malley is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
Fuguego throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Malley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
O Malley defending against the ground and pound.
Fuguego cracks O Malley with a big right hand but O Malley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O Malley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fuguego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego landing a few strikes.
O Malley seems a little lost for a moment, as Fuguego dominates the positioning.
O Malley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fuguego in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fuguego working the ground and pound but O Malley is defending the strikes.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Malley tries to escape but Fuguego is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego lands some shots froms side control.
O Malley is not content to let Fuguego control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Malley moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
O Malley connects with a high kick.
O Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Fuguego misses.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuguego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Malley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Good standup being displayed there by O Malley as he connects with a hook.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fuguego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuguego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuguego closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Malley quickly recovers to half 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!
Fuguego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuguego stops O Malley from getting back to his feet.
Fuguego with the ground and pound but O Malley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.
Fuguego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Malley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuguego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Malley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuguego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuguego is working O Malley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuguego is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fuguego throws a strike but O Malley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley wants to stand but Fuguego has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fuguego is pulling down on O Malley's head. It's preventing any offense from O Malley, at least for the moment.
Fuguego looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but O Malley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fuguego fails with a takedown attempt.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fuguego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Malley throws a jab when Fuguego was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Fuguego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Malley.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
Fuguego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuguego lands a jab to the nose.
Fuguego fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alphonse Fuguego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Fuguego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuguego darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuguego trying to control from half guard but O Malley is working away.
Fuguego is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Malley is trying to stand up here but Fuguego is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Malley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fuguego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuguego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuguego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
O Malley is trying to stand up here but Fuguego is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Malley 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.
Sean O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuguego slips under a jab.
O Malley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense.
Fuguego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuguego shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fuguego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Malley's head.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fuguego stalling away here and it's allowed O Malley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but O Malley is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Malley wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling the position.
Fuguego wants to pass the guard but O Malley is keeping the position.
Fuguego postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fuguego scoring with some ground and pound.
Fuguego throws a strike but O Malley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
O Malley wanted to stand there but Fuguego had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuguego trying to strike off his back.
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Malley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuguego is proving hard to escape from.
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Malley defends well.
O Malley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley misses with the combination.
Fuguego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Fuguego is out of range.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Fuguego moves out of range.
A low kick from Fuguego is predictable there
and O Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
O Malley lands a jab to the nose.
O Malley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuguego is looking to wear down O Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Fuguego avoids it with no problem.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuguego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Malley scores with a body shot.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Fuguego counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fuguego slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fuguego to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuguego looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
O Malley is trying to stand.
Fuguego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuguego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuguego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley really dominated that round.
That's time! Fuguego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Malley throws a hook but Fuguego blocks it.
Fuguego throws a leg kick but O Malley checks it.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Fuguego throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Fuguego pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Malley is out of range and Fuguego settles back down.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but O Malley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And O Malley responds with a good body kick, but Fuguego manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Fuguego's head but Fuguego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses
and Fuguego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuguego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuguego tries to free his leg and advance position but O Malley is retaining full guard.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuguego loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Malley wants to stand up but Fuguego is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fuguego throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuguego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from O Malley misses.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Fuguego.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Fuguego's head but Fuguego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Fuguego's head back.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Malley's head.
Fuguego misses with a straight right.
O Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuguego counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Malley won't be happy with that.
Fuguego misses with the ground and pound.
Fuguego looking to punish the body of his opponent here but O Malley is avoiding damage well.
Fuguego controlling the position from side mount.
Fuguego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Malley keeps working.
Fuguego is chipping away with strikes.
Fuguego throws an elbow but O Malley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fuguego goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, O Malley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fuguego but great work by O Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alphonse Fuguego will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fuguego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
O Malley throws a wild body kick that Fuguego sees coming a mile off.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for O Malley.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Fuguego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Fuguego swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley lands an overhand right.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
O Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuguego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Fuguego moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Fuguego moved away.
Fuguego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fuguego counter with a right hand.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a takedown but O Malley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuguego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego feints and as O Malley raises his hands in defense, Fuguego changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
O Malley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fuguego slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego throws a strike aimed at the side of O Malley's head but O Malley avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley is trying to buck Fuguego off.
A lull in the action here.
O Malley prevents Fuguego from moving into mount.
O Malley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fuguego.
Fuguego grinds an elbow into O Malley's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego tries to score with some ground and pound. O Malley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuguego tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Malley keeps working.
O Malley pushes Fuguego away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fuguego gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fuguego takes a little break here. O Malley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fuguego swings around for an armbar but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fuguego's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego wants to control the position but O Malley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fuguego moves into full guard.
Fuguego working a defensive guard here.
O Malley wanted to stand there but Fuguego had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuguego, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alphonse Fuguego.
I think Fuguego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
Alphonse Fuguego retains his featherweight title!
Alphonse Fuguego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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