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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derek Blueboy (ranked 2755 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Gerald Humpdywonk (ranked 197 p4p, 298 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blueboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Humpdywonk!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blueboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Humpdywonk pinned against the cage. Humpdywonk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blueboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Humpdywonk tries to pull guard but Blueboy holds him up against the cage and eventually Humpdywonk drops back down to his feet.
Blueboy tries to circle away but Humpdywonk has him pinned against the cage.
Humpdywonk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueboy wants to take the fight to the mat but Humpdywonk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Humpdywonk can't get the takedown.
Humpdywonk being controlled against the cage.
Blueboy jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blueboy trying to control the position.
Humpdywonk wants to control from the top but Blueboy keeps moving.
Blueboy wants to sweep here but Humpdywonk controlling him for the moment.
Humpdywonk looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blueboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Humpdywonk controls the pace.
Humpdywonk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blueboy is keeping the position for now.
Humpdywonk trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humpdywonk passes Blueboy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Humpdywonk is pressing down on Blueboy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blueboy is holding on for now.
Humpdywonk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blueboy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Humpdywonk is trying to control the action in half guard but Blueboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blueboy wants to control but Humpdywonk is keeping busy.
Humpdywonk moves nicely into side control.
Humpdywonk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blueboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Humpdywonk tries to move to mount but Blueboy blocks the move with his legs.
Humpdywonk trying to control the action but Blueboy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blueboy struggling a bit here.
Blueboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blueboy prevents Humpdywonk from moving into mount.
Humpdywonk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Humpdywonk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blueboy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Humpdywonk's best efforts.
Blueboy trying to control here.
Blueboy is staying active underneath Humpdywonk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blueboy trying to control from the bottom.
Humpdywonk trying to control from half guard but Blueboy is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blueboy wants to get back to his feet.
Humpdywonk is pressing down on Blueboy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blueboy is holding on for now.
Humpdywonk is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blueboy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Humpdywonk slips a jab and a cross from Blueboy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humpdywonk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Humpdywonk moves into range and clinches up with Blueboy.
Humpdywonk fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Humpdywonk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Humpdywonk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blueboy darts in and clinches Humpdywonk up against the cage.
Humpdywonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blueboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humpdywonk shoots in looking for a takedown. Blueboy tries to sprawl out of it but Humpdywonk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blueboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Humpdywonk checks a low kick from Blueboy.
Blueboy gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpdywonk tries to roll over but Blueboy keeps him under control.
Humpdywonk is looking to control Blueboy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Humpdywonk avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Humpdywonk manages to get to full guard.
Blueboy wanted to stand there but Humpdywonk had control of the position.
Blueboy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Humpdywonk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blueboy is one step ahead there.
Humpdywonk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Humpdywonk is looking to pass into half guard but Blueboy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blueboy is in guard.
Humpdywonk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humpdywonk is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blueboy wants to pass the guard but Humpdywonk is keeping the position.
Humpdywonk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Humpdywonk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Humpdywonk trying to keep a closed guard but Blueboy is proving a slippery customer.
Humpdywonk looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpdywonk, not yet.
Humpdywonk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blueboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blueboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Humpdywonk looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpdywonk working for submissions but it's allowed Blueboy to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blueboy connects with a nice short shot to Humpdywonk's temple.
Humpdywonk wants to control the action here but instead Blueboy manages to pass to full mount!
Blueboy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Humpdywonk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Humpdywonk tries to hold on but Blueboy pushes him away.
Blueboy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Humpdywonk is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Humpdywonk flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Blueboy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Humpdywonk and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Blueboy slips an arm under Humpdywonk chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Blueboy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Blueboy is squeezing on Humpdywonk like an anaconda would it's prey. Humpdywonk fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Blueboy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Banderleii Showgun (ranked 4553 p4p, 24452 weight class) and Edward Sleon (ranked 466 p4p, 548 weight class). Showgun comes into the arena with Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Sleon has chosen Shabba Madda Pot - Dexta Daps as his entrance music. Sleon has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Banderleii Showgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showgun with a poor takedown
and Sleon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Showgun looks to clinch
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sleon throws a looping overhand right but Showgun ducks down to avoid it.
Showgun throws a sloppy head kick
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon scores with a nice body kick.
Showgun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sleon's head.
Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleon sprawls well. Sleon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Sleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sleon dodges the punch combination from Showgun.
Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Showgun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleon scores with a body shot.
Showgun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleon has time to react.
Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Showgun looks to land a right hand but Sleon moved out of range.
Showgun blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Showgun tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Showgun blocks a jab.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleon. That's going to slow Showgun down.
Showgun lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sleon tests Showgun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showgun blocks a leg kick.
Sleon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Showgun's head backwards.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sleon is looking to land body kicks.
Showgun ducks right into an uppercut from Sleon.
Sleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Showgun checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
Sleon scores with a hook.
Sleon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sleon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Showgun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showgun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sleon looks winded!
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Showgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Showgun tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sleon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Showgun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Showgun fakes the leg kick and cracks Sleon in the body.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun drops his hands momentarily and Sleon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon misses with the combination.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon lands a nice hook to Showgun's body. Showgun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Showgun's head.
Showgun dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Showgun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showgun.
Showgun avoids the elbow strike from Sleon, against the cage.
Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showgun's defenses.
Showgun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sleon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sleon misses.
Showgun lands a high kick!
Sleon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Showgun.
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun looks to land a left hand but Sleon moved out of range nicely.
Showgun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sleon swings for the body but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Showgun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Showgun shoots in but Sleon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun catches Sleon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Showgun throws a lazy head kick
and Sleon counters with a nice body kick.
Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showgun missing with knees to the body.
Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Showgun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sleon presses Showgun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sleon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sleon breaks the clinch.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it.
Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy.
Showgun avoids the body shot from Sleon.
Sleon throws a shot from downtown. Showgun moves away and avoids it.
Showgun avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Showgun.
Showgun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sleon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sleon.
Showgun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Showgun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sleon blocks a jab.
Sleon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Showgun connects with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleon, as that shot connected.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon moves away
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Sleon lands but Showgun takes it in his stride.
Sleon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sleon.
Showgun darts in trying to clinch
and Sleon counters with a leg kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Showgun has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Sleon.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there.
Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Showgun.
It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Showgun tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Showgun shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sleon throws a one two combo.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sleon digs a good hook to Showgun's body.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Showgun with that takedown attempt.
Sleon works the jab nicely.
Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sleon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Showgun tries to clinch up
and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Showgun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sleon catches Showgun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sleon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Showgun shoots and misses
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sleon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sleon misses.
A head kick misses from Showgun.
Sleon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Showgun 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.
Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showgun closes the distance but Sleon moves to the side
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun.
Sleon moves out of range as Showgun throws a body kick.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showgun fails to land the takedown.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses
and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleon lands with a cross.
Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sleon jabs Showgun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sleon lands a head shot.
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!
Showgun throws a head kick that misses
and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sleon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Showgun with a poor takedown
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sleon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sleon as he avoids it easily.
Showgun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Showgun wants to clinch but Sleon slips to the side
and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Showgun has his takedown stuffed
and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sleon.
Edward Sleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Showgun misses with a kick to the body.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sleon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Showgun.
Sleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sleon misses with a head kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Showgun or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleon, which made it look bad.
Sleon with a hook.
Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Sleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showgun moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Sleon.
Sleon blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Showgun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sleon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon!
A relieved looking Edward Sleon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Porsche (ranked 1385 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 131 p4p, 155 weight class). Porsche comes into the arena with Hate it or Love it blaring out of the sound system. Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Hasbulla Magomedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Porsche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Magomedov stops Porsche from passing to mount.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Porsche content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porsche content just to control the position here.
Porsche fails to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov is trying to maintain the position but Porsche is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Porsche wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Porsche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porsche sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Porsche's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porsche pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porsche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Porsche uses his free foot to push down on Magomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magomedov.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Porsche fails to advance to Magomedov's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche controlling from mount.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magomedov tries to escape but Porsche has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Porsche seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Porsche off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Porsche is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Porsche seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsche not allowing Magomedov to control his hands.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Porsche biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Porsche just sinks the hooks in.
Porsche has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche tightening his grip on Magomedov, looking for the choke.
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Porsche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Porsche has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Porsche gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam Porsche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Porsche from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov stops Porsche from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is having none of it.
Porsche blocks Magomedov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Porsche controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Porsche.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Porsche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
This is a sustained period of stalling by Porsche.
Porsche trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porsche wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Porsche dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porsche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov has his foot on Porsche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porsche works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche passes into half guard.
Porsche looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Porsche is keeping busy.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porsche continues to hold on tight.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Magomedov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magomedov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Porsche is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porsche controls the position from side control.
Porsche continues to stall.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Porsche keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche moves into full mount!
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Magomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Porsche controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Porsche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Porsche looking to control but Magomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Porsche tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porsche trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Porsche. What's that going to do exactly?
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Porsche's attempts to control the action.
Porsche controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Porsche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Porsche 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A relieved looking Adam Porsche 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 Godfrey Lacroix (ranked 2382 p4p, 2236 weight class) and Azriel Pandens (ranked 252 p4p, 233 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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159
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Godfrey Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azriel Pandens!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacroix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacroix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Pandens 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.
Pandens scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Lacroix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pandens is looking to slow Lacroix down with leg kicks.
Lacroix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pandens on the side of the head.
Pandens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacroix tries a low kick but Pandens avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lacroix throws out a powerful jab.
Lacroix cracks Pandens with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
Pandens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacroix throws out the jab.
Pandens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacroix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pandens throws a lazy right hand but Lacroix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godfrey Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacroix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Lacroix throws a counter high kick but Pandens was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacroix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandens checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Pandens.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacroix.
Pandens unleashes a big counter combination but Lacroix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lacroix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Lacroix misses.
A jab from Lacroix misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens throws a front kick aimed at Lacroix's knee but Lacroix avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Pandens scores with a head kick.
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lacroix. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
Pandens avoids a kick to the body.
Lacroix backing away here, and Pandens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacroix misses the target.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacroix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pandens on the side of the head.
Pandens misses with a straight right.
Lacroix throwing a counter right hand but Pandens manages to avoid it.
Lacroix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandens is looking to slow Lacroix down with leg kicks.
Lacroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix misses the jab.
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Pandens misses.
Lacroix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacroix lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Lacroix.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Lacroix checks it.
Lacroix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacroix lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Lacroix throws a right hand that misses
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Lacroix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix tries to work over Pandens's front leg with a kick but Pandens checks it.
Lacroix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pandens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Lacroix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacroix manages to avoid it.
Pandens misses with a body shot.
Lacroix lands a nice shot that snaps Pandens's head back.
Nice shot lands for Lacroix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacroix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandens's head.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Pandens moves out of range.
Lacroix is looking to chop away at Pandens's legs.
Pandens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pandens lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godfrey Lacroix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pandens missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens throws a leg kick which misses Lacroix's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacroix tries to avoid it.
Lacroix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Lacroix.
Lacroix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pandens.
Pandens walks into a jab.
Pandens throws a front kick that sends Lacroix stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Pandens is out of range.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut.
Lacroix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pandens's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Lacroix moved away.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix counters with an outside leg kick.
Pandens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Pandens misses
and Lacroix counters with a head kick. That will keep Pandens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lacroix misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Lacroix moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lacroix blocks the leg kick.
And Lacroix counters with a quick kick to the body but Pandens blocks it.
Lacroix throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Pandens throws a right hand that misses
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Pandens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacroix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lacroix lands with an overhand left.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Lacroix slips the punch.
Pandens slips a straight right by Lacroix.
Pandens scores with a nice right hand.
Lacroix lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacroix cracks Pandens with an open hand slap.
Lacroix scores with a push kick.
Lacroix throws a lazy right hand but Pandens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacroix misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Lacroix.
Lacroix throws the kick towards the body but Pandens avoids it.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Lacroix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut
and Pandens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lacroix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandens.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
Pandens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Lacroix misses.
Pandens throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacroix counters with a thumping low kick.
Lacroix throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Pandens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pandens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacroix has got the better of the exchanges.
Pandens scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandens blocks the leg kick.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandens moves out of range as Lacroix strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacroix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandens misses with a low kick as Lacroix jumps back.
Pandens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Godfrey Lacroix is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Lacroix moves out of range easily.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacroix connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacroix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses.
Lacroix moves away from the strike by Pandens.
Lacroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lacroix dips to his left and cracks Pandens with an uppercut!
Lacroix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pandens thumps Lacroix with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Pandens.
Pandens scores with a nice body kick.
Lacroix connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Pandens misses.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godfrey Lacroix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Pandens ducks down to avoid it.
Pandens throws a head kick but Lacroix moves out of range.
Lacroix moves out of range as Pandens throws a body kick.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Pandens defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Lacroix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lacroix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lacroix staying out of range there.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens blocks a low kick nicely.
Lacroix throws a looping overhand right but Pandens ducks down to avoid it.
Pandens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacroix.
A cross from Lacroix lands.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pandens.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Lacroix checks it.
Pandens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandens avoids the head kick by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a low kick.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandens.
Nice defenses there by Lacroix.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacroix walks into a jab.
Lacroix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacroix thows a body kick. Pandens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacroix.
Lacroix blocks a head kick by Pandens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
Lacroix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandens looks to land a body kick but Lacroix moved away.
A head kick misses from Pandens.
Lacroix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandens. That did some damage!
Lacroix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Lacroix misses with a left hand
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Pandens is predictable there
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lacroix. Pandens shrugs it off though.
Pandens walks into a stiff left hand from Lacroix.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacroix. That snapped Pandens's head back.
Lacroix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix dips to his left and cracks Pandens with an uppercut!
Pandens lands the left hand.
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Pandens is out of range.
Lacroix scores with a push kick.
Pandens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pandens 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.
A cross from Lacroix lands.
Pandens throws a lazy head kick
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
 Pandens is rocked!
Pandens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lacroix.
Pandens blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Pandens misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacroix as he connects with a hook.
Pandens is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacroix finish him?
Pandens avoids the head kick by Lacroix.
Lacroix scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacroix defending well as Pandens loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
Lacroix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Lacroix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens jabs Lacroix right on the nose. Lacroix blinks but takes it well.
Pandens misses with a double jab
and Lacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacroix cracks Pandens with a hook to the temple - Pandens is on wobbly legs here! Lacroix swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pandens falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lacroix wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Godfrey Lacroix!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 1494 p4p, 1884 weight class) and Skye Breeze (ranked 118 p4p, 144 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skye Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breeze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Breeze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Breeze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Breeze 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.
Sanitario blocks a jab.
Breeze throws a lazy right hand but Sanitario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Breeze slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanitario scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanitario trying to control the action but Breeze is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario not doing much here.
Breeze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanitario.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breeze can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Breeze misses with a hook. Sanitario ducked under it nicely.
Breeze throws a shot from downtown. Sanitario moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Breeze throws a hook to the side of Sanitario's head but Sanitario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breeze misses with a looping left.
Breeze cracks Sanitario with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanitario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breeze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanitario somewhat.
It seemed like Breeze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breeze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
Breeze loads up on a big right hand but Sanitario slips the punch.
Sanitario feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanitario gets the takedown into side control.
Breeze is holding Sanitario down, trying to stall.
Breeze wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze parries the strikes from Sanitario easily there. Sanitario is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Breeze to escape.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario cracks Breeze with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanitario 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.
Breeze tries to improve position but can't.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Breeze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanitario lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sanitario lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sanitario creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Breeze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sanitario takes a little break here. Breeze wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanitario 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.
Breeze takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sanitario looks up at the clock and then as Breeze takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanitario smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Breeze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanitario shoots in and gets a takedown into Breeze's guard.
Sanitario controlling from the top position.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Breeze has wrist control.
Breeze keeping full guard, as Sanitario tries to pass.
Sanitario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanitario looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breeze is keeping the position for now.
Sanitario is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanitario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanitario is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Breeze being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanitario not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Breeze misses with an uppercut. Sanitario saw that one coming.
Breeze misses with a right hand
and Sanitario counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanitario.
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breeze can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Breeze blocks nicely.
Breeze managing to control the position.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario trying to control but Breeze is working from the bottom.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Breeze is keeping the position.
Sanitario trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breeze managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanitario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanitario working the strikes but Breeze uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sanitario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanitario tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breeze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanitario sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanitario shoots in for a double leg but Breeze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanitario wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Breeze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Breeze defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario controls the position from side control.
Breeze is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanitario connects with a decent elbow.
Sanitario trying to control the position but Breeze is working away.
Breeze wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario slows the pace down.
Sanitario tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanitario trying to control the position but Breeze is working away.
Breeze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanitario. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breeze taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario is working Breeze over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanitario lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Breeze down.
Sanitario misses with the ground and pound.
Sanitario misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanitario working the body and head with strikes.
Sanitario working the ground and pound.
Sanitario landing a few strikes.
Sanitario lands an elbow.
Breeze is rocked!
Breeze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanitario's best efforts.
Sanitario working Breeze over with strikes.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Breeze is still in real trouble! Can Sanitario finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanitario not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breeze seems to have recovered his senses.
Breeze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanitario.
Well, if Sanitario 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.
Sanitario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breeze's head.
Sanitario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanitario throwing shots but Breeze is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breeze won't allow Sanitario to pass to mount.
Sanitario sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breeze defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sanitario seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Sanitario there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Breeze's temple.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario controlling the pace.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Breeze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario controlling the action here.
Barnabus Sanitario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breeze wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanitario, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
An out of breath and clearly excited Barnabus Sanitario thanked Advance Sport Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Smith (ranked 3113 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Leopold Strauss (ranked 215 p4p, 163 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Heave Away- The Fables. 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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140
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leopold Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with the takedown
and Strauss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strauss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Strauss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strauss.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Strauss counters with a left to the body.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strauss on his heels. He'll look to pass Strauss's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith throws a strike but Strauss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith managing to control the position.
Strauss wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith keeping full guard, as Strauss tries to pass.
Strauss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith has his hands on Strauss's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Strauss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strauss's guard.
Smith trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith distracts Strauss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strauss is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Strauss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Strauss's brow.
Strauss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith won't allow Strauss to get back to his feet.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith cracks Strauss with a solid left hand.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Strauss is rocked!
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Strauss is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith cracks Strauss with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smith immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Strauss is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Smith!
After winning the bout, Dylan Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 1192 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Pyotr Petrov (ranked 132 p4p, 138 weight class). Kruczek comes to the cage accompanied by Born To Raise Hell. Pyotr Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pyotr Petrov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruczek scores with a nice strike.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Kruczek's ribs.
Kruczek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Kruczek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Kruczek is out of range.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Kruczek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Kruczek's body.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruczek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Kruczek throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Kruczek.
A swing and a miss from Kruczek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Kruczek misses its target.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kruczek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruczek digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruczek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Kruczek throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruczek. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov punishes Kruczek's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruczek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Kruczek throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov slips a straight right by Kruczek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruczek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Petrov quickly recovers to half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruczek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruczek is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Kruczek 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Kruczek controlling the pace.
Kruczek's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruczek trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Kruczek not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruczek manages to avoid it.
Kruczek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kruczek duly obliges.
Kruczek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruczek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruczek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruczek tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruczek throws an off balance right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruczek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 Kruczek is rocked!
Pyotr Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pyotr Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruczek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruczek throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruczek throws an off balance right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kruczek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruczek lands a jab to the head.
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruczek seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruczek tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
As Kruczek backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Kruczek manages to avoid it all.
Kruczek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kruczek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruczek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Kruczek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Kruczek's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruczek moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruczek.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruczek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kruczek working away.
Kruczek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kruczek is staying active.
Kruczek takes a little break here. Petrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kruczek wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Kruczek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kruczek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to control Kruczek's posture but Kruczek avoids it.
Kruczek takes a little break here. Petrov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kruczek is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruczek has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petrov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruczek mounts Petrov! Really nice guard pass there!
Kruczek looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kruczek fails to advance to Petrov's back.
Kruczek controlling his opponent.
Kruczek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruczek slips a straight right by Petrov.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruczek on the side of the head.
Pyotr Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Kruczek misses.
Kruczek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruczek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov slips under a jab from Kruczek.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Kruczek.
Petrov defending well as Kruczek loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to move into range but Kruczek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruczek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruczek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kruczek scores with a nice right hand.
Kruczek misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruczek tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruczek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Kruczek throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov throws a jab when Kruczek was well out of range.
Kruczek just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kruczek backs off Petrov throws a huge counter combo but Kruczek manages to avoid it all.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruczek. Kruczek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BOOM! Petrov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kruczek. Kruczek tries to recover but Petrov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kruczek lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyotr Petrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 1752 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Tian Long (ranked 232 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tian Long!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Long backs up against the cage.
Long cracks Badmus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Badmus tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Long just misses with a punch to the body.
Badmus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Long misses with a lunging right hand
and Badmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badmus lands a lovely overhand right.
Badmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tian Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long keeps the fight on the outside.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long misses with a shot to the body
and Badmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badmus darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Badmus.
Badmus manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Badmus's closed guard. He's half up but Badmus has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Badmus pivots and extends the arm, Long falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Badmus! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ola Badmus!
Ola Badmus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djordje Stankovic (ranked 1395 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Diego Nogueira (ranked 180 p4p, 179 weight class). Stankovic comes to the cage accompanied by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. Nogueira has chosen Bloodthirsty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Djordje Stankovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nogueira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stankovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Stankovic avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with some punches.
Stankovic misses with some punches.
Stankovic misses with a body punch.
Nogueira misses with the head strike.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stankovic fails to land.
Stankovic misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nogueira lands a nice uppercut.
Stankovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stankovic blocks an uppercut.
Stankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic works on Nogueira's body with a couple of short punches.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stankovic lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nogueira.
Stankovic gets through Nogueira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stankovic walks away with a smile on his face. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Stankovic moves out of range.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic cracks Nogueira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Stankovic pushes him off.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up with Stankovic, looking for a takedown. Nogueira pushes Stankovic against the cage but Stankovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stankovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nogueira tries to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Nogueira 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!
Nogueira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira wants to clinch
and Stankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Nogueira avoids it well.
Stankovic lands with a cross.
Stankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Stankovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Stankovic throws a big counter combination but Nogueira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nogueira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stankovic throws out the jab.
Stankovic digs a good hook to Nogueira's body.
Nogueira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Nogueira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nogueira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Stankovic is having none of it.
Stankovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Stankovic misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nogueira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira fails to land the takedown.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Stankovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Stankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stankovic to the mat! Stankovic manages to get full guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stankovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Stankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Stankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira pushing down on Stankovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira is trying to control. Stankovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogueira prevents Stankovic from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira not doing much here.
Stankovic is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stankovic lands a jab to Nogueira's midsection.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches.
Nogueira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Nogueira keeps control of Stankovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Stankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira.
Nogueira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stankovic manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic swinging wildly here.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankovic is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Stankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Stankovic scores with a jab to the body.
Stankovic moves out of range as Nogueira strikes.
Stankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Stankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stankovic looks to land a left hand but Nogueira moved out of range nicely.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Stankovic.
Stankovic dips to his left and cracks Nogueira with an uppercut!
Nogueira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stankovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice 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!
Nogueira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nogueira moves away.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira blocks a jab.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Stankovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to clinch but Stankovic slips to the side
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Stankovic keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stankovic misses with a looping right.
Nogueira darts in trying to clinch
enabling Stankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Stankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nogueira.
Stankovic gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Djordje Stankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Stankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Nogueira drops back down to his feet.
Nogueira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Stankovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stankovic breaks from the clinch.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Stankovic against the cage.
Nogueira misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stankovic fails to land.
Stankovic throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Nogueira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling him.
Stankovic takes a shot to the head.
Stankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stankovic tries to work over Nogueira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira.
Stankovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stankovic.
Stankovic lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Stankovic fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stankovic.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but Stankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
Nogueira jumps into guard, dragging Stankovic to the mat.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stankovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stankovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nogueira clinches up with Stankovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stankovic tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Stankovic blocks a body shot from Nogueira.
Stankovic is leaning against Nogueira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira pulls guard successfully.
Stankovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is trying to keep Stankovic in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stankovic passes into side control.
Nogueira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stankovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stankovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nogueira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Stankovic keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira is trying to control Stankovic's posture but Stankovic avoids it.
Stankovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stankovic. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira.
Stankovic throws a jab when Nogueira was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira jabs Stankovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stankovic lands a right hook to the body.
Stankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Stankovic moves out of range.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stankovic.
Stankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Stankovic is avoiding it.
Nogueira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nogueira lands in his opponent's guard.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stankovic is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira content to stall in guard here.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stankovic keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stankovic cracks Nogueira with an open hand slap.
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 Djordje Stankovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stankovic, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djordje Stankovic!
Djordje Stankovic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 699 p4p, 961 weight class) and Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 55 p4p, 80 weight class). Kersikov has chosen DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me as his entrance music. Peter Gretel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Volodymyr Kersikov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gretel as he jumps to the side.
Gretel misses with a looping right.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on Gretel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gretel is holding on for now.
Gretel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Gretel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Gretel is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gretel defending well though.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Gretel dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is working for a kimura but Gretel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gretel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Kersikov prevents Gretel from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Gretel is working away.
Gretel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov cracks Gretel with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov controlling Gretel's posture.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gretel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gretel manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gretel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gretel has wrist control.
Gretel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gretel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at BronkĀ“s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gretel.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Gretel swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Gretel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gretel counters with an inside leg kick.
Gretel swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gretel throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gretel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gretel scores with a jab.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Gretel misses with a straight right.
Gretel scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Gretel looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gretel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Gretel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Gretel scores with a nice right hand.
Gretel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Gretel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Gretel lands.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Gretel.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gretel defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gretel is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Gretel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Gretel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Gretel.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Gretel avoids it easily.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Gretel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov shoots in but Gretel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gretel connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Gretel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gretel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gretel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Gretel tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gretel takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Gretel.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gretel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Gretel swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Gretel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gretel misses with a head kick.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gretel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Gretel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel thuds his shin into the meat of Kersikov's side.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gretel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Gretel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Gretel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gretel.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gretel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gretel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gretel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gretel punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Gretel counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gretel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Gretel.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gretel on the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gretel defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gretel was well out of range.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Gretel's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Gretel's head but Gretel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gretel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Gretel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gretel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kersikov manages to pass to side control.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Peter Gretel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Gretel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gretel misses with the combination.
Gretel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Gretel - just one landing.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Gretel shows good takedown defense.
Gretel thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gretel with a nice cross.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gretel misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Gretel swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gretel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gretel wants to get back to full guard.
Gretel trying to control here.
Gretel has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Gretel is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Gretel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Gretel is having none of it.
Kersikov throws a strike but Gretel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gretel wants to stand but Kersikov is controlling the position.
Volodymyr Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gretel.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Gretel seems unphased.
Gretel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gretel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gretel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gretel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Gretel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gretel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gretel.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gretel lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Gretel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gretel misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gretel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov postures up.
Gretel trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Gretel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gretel preventing the sweep.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gretel's guard.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gretel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gretel is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but Gretel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kersikov to get the leverage.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Gretel dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov prevents Gretel from improving his position.
Kersikov not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gretel's head.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but Gretel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kersikov to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Gretel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gretel tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov throws a strike but Gretel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gretel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Gretel controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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