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SYN 1083 Danger vs Krylov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 2258 p4p, 4463 weight class) and Kevin Taylor (ranked 85 p4p, 210 weight class). Arturito Tampukpuk 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Tampukpuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Kevin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Tampukpuk avoids it well.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Tampukpuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tampukpuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tampukpuk blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tampukpuk.
Jab from Taylor.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Tampukpuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range.
Taylor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tampukpuk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tampukpuk has time to react.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Taylor misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
As Taylor backs away, Tampukpuk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tampukpuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor with a jab.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tampukpuk is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Tampukpuk slips the punch.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Tampukpuk shakes it off.
Tampukpuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylor.
Tampukpuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tampukpuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Tampukpuk saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tampukpuk.
Taylor throws a right hand that Tampukpuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tampukpuk also avoids with ease.
Tampukpuk is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Tampukpuk should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tampukpuk. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tampukpuk throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Tampukpuk is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Tampukpuk's takedown attempt.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor throws an off balance right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tampukpuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Tampukpuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tampukpuk is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Tampukpuk throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Tampukpuk only half commits.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tampukpuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tampukpuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tampukpuk.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Tampukpuk slips the punch.
Taylor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tampukpuk has time to react.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Tampukpuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
As Tampukpuk backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it all.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tampukpuk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tampukpuk moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Tampukpuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Tampukpuk.
Kevin Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor slips a jab from Tampukpuk.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
As Taylor backs away, Tampukpuk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Taylor.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
Tampukpuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk misses with a hook.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Taylor looks to move away, Tampukpuk throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Tampukpuk slips under a jab.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Tampukpuk shakes it off.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tampukpuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Tampukpuk takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tampukpuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Tampukpuk moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tampukpuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Tampukpuk scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taylor.
Jab from Tampukpuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
Taylor throws a jab when Tampukpuk was well out of range.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Tampukpuk avoids it with no problem.
Tampukpuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tampukpuk enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tampukpuk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tampukpuk has his feet on Taylor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tampukpuk throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Tampukpuk.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Tampukpuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor takes a swing at Tampukpuk's ribcage but misses.
Tampukpuk tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tampukpuk throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tampukpuk.
Taylor misses with a hook
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tampukpuk is able to avoid easily.
Tampukpuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tampukpuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tampukpuk connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combo that has Taylor backing up. Taylor nods at Tampukpuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Tampukpuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Tampukpuk lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Tampukpuk dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
It appears Tampukpuk was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tampukpuk thows a body kick. Taylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tampukpuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Tampukpuk slips a jab from Taylor.
Tampukpuk just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Tampukpuk.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Tampukpuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk tries to work over Taylor's front leg with a kick but Taylor checks it.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tampukpuk with a body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tampukpuk lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tampukpuk loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Tampukpuk drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Kevin Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor cracks Tampukpuk with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 1117 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Abdo Farah (ranked 146 p4p, 171 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdo Farah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farah clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Farah circles away.
Farah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Farah scores with a head kick. Moore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Farah tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farah momentarily.
 It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Farah throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Farah avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farah misses with a straight left.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Farah misses with a hook to the body
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farah momentarily.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farah.
Farah looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Farah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Farah throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Farah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Abdo Farah's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Farah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Farah just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
Farah tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Farah moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Farah 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.
Farah scores with a hook.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Farah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farah swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Farah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore avoids the head kick by Farah.
It appears Moore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Farah misses the jab.
Moore throws a leg kick but Farah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore moves out of range as Farah throws a body kick.
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Farah tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Farah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Farah is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Farah tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Farah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Farah is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
The cut above Abdo Farah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Farah falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Moore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 799 p4p, 1577 weight class) and Ricardo Desceosarrafo (ranked 109 p4p, 207 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Osmany Pizziconi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Osmany Pizziconi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Desceosarrafo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pizziconi stands up from Desceosarrafo's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Pizziconi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desceosarrafo circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi takes one on the button.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pizziconi counters by clinching up.
Desceosarrafo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desceosarrafo.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Desceosarrafo both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pizziconi clinches with his opponent.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Pizziconi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pizziconi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo misses with the head strike.
Pizziconi prevents Desceosarrafo from breaking the clinch.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo tries to break the clinch but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi gets a double leg takedown into Desceosarrafo's guard.
Desceosarrafo has his feet on Pizziconi's hips. He pushes off and gets 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!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Desceosarrafo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Desceosarrafo is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Desceosarrafo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo tries to escape but Pizziconi is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
A nice side step and Desceosarrafo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desceosarrafo feints a jab promting Pizziconi to slip. Desceosarrafo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pizziconi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pizziconi fails to pull guard.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pizziconi clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo just leaning against Pizziconi, taking a breather.
Pizziconi tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo lands with a right to the head.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pizziconi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pizziconi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pizziconi on the side of the head.
Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pizziconi misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Desceosarrafo to work.
Pizziconi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Desceosarrafo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Pizziconi up against the cage.
Pizziconi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Desceosarrafo uses from the top position.
Desceosarrafo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pizziconi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut
and Pizziconi counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pizziconi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pizziconi wants to land a leg kick but Desceosarrafo is out of range.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Pizziconi has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo forces Pizziconi back against the cage and clinches.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo scores with a decent looking hook.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pizziconi dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch.
Pizziconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Pizziconi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pizziconi also avoids with ease.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizziconi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi wants to clinch but Desceosarrafo slips to the side
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.
Desceosarrafo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown.
Pizziconi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pizziconi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desceosarrafo throws out the jab.
Pizziconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pizziconi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Pizziconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Pizziconi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away easily
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pizziconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Desceosarrafo lands a body shot.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Pizziconi moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but Desceosarrafo avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Desceosarrafo but Desceosarrafo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo scores with a sloppy right hand. Pizziconi should have avoided that one.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Pizziconi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Desceosarrafo walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desceosarrafo is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Desceosarrafo circles away and we're back to standing.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Desceosarrafo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo effectively controlling the action here.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt.
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pizziconi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desceosarrafo's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desceosarrafo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tacarante (ranked 659 p4p, 410 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 55 p4p, 30 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Tacarante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Tacarante moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacarante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
It looked like Tacarante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Tacarante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tacarante circles away.
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tacarante is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is keen to just control but Tacarante is a slippery customer.
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rizzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
Tacarante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacarante keeps working.
Rizzo wants to pass to mount but Tacarante is defending the position.
Tacarante wants to get back to his feet.
Tacarante is trying to control but can't.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but Tacarante defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tacarante checks a leg kick.
Rizzo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tacarante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rizzo cracks Tacarante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tacarante swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rizzo.
Tacarante sneaks out the side door and pushes Rizzo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacarante moves away from the strike by Rizzo.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Tacarante throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Tacarante looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Tacarante looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Tacarante.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tacarante avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacarante missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tacarante is looking to clinch.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo lands with a shot to the body.
Tacarante lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
Tacarante throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacarante.
Rizzo throws a right and a left that Tacarante avoids nicely.
Tacarante scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacarante misses with a looping left.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
And Rizzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Tacarante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the body
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tacarante can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Tacarante but he's now mounted!
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Tacarante tries to reverse the position but Rizzo maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacarante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rizzo unloads with some shots from mount but Tacarante bucks and avoids them well.
Tacarante tries to hold on but Rizzo pushes him away.
Tacarante is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tacarante is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo working Tacarante over with strikes here.
Rizzo landing strikes from the mount and Tacarante is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante is desperately trying to improve his position but Rizzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Tacarante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tacarante is looking to get to half guard.
Tacarante sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tacarante trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Tacarante trying to get back to full guard but Rizzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rizzo wants to control the pace but Tacarante is squirming around nicely.
Rizzo with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tacarante is desperately trying to improve his position but Rizzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Rizzo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tacarante wants to control but Rizzo is having none of it.
Tacarante keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rizzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo slips a jab from Tacarante.
A swing and a miss from Tacarante.
Tacarante takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Tacarante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tacarante loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tacarante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Tacarante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacarante throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacarante manages to avoid it.
Tacarante misses with a body punch
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacarante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo throws out the jab.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tacarante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizzo thinking.
Saul Tacarante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Tacarante blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tacarante.
Rizzo slips a jab from Tacarante.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Tacarante moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo misses with a left hand
and Tacarante counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tacarante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Tacarante moved away.
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Tacarante and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacarante gets caught flat footed, as Rizzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tacarante holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tacarante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rizzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tacarante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tacarante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rizzo has managed to get both his arms back between Tacarante's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tacarante pushes a forearm under Rizzo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rizzo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saul Tacarante!
After winning the bout, Saul Tacarante 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 808 p4p, 706 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 76 p4p, 61 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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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 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branko showed some decent athleticism there.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Branko is controlling him well.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit won't allow Branko to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branko walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branko shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Branko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branko is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branko slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branko sprawling to the canvas! Branko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sitsongrit finish him?!
 Branko is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Branko's body. Branko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Branko out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Marek (ranked 625 p4p, 803 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 84 p4p, 110 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Korolev's choice of entrance music: Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Marek misses with a leg kick.
Korolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
Marek blocks a head kick by Korolev.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korolev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marek checks a leg kick.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mareks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with an inside leg kick.
Korolev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek moves out of range of the body kick from Korolev.
Marek with a nice cross.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev 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.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Marek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Korolev tries to work over Marek's front leg with a kick but Marek checks it.
Korolev thumps Marek with a low kick.
Korolev 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.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marek takes one to the chin there.
Marek lands a nice hook to Korolev's body. Korolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev misses the shot to the body.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev 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 solid leg kick lands there for Marek.
Marek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korolevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek blocks a low kick nicely.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korolev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marek thows a leg kick but Korolev checks it
and Marek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev misses with a body shot.
Marek lands a right hook to the body.
Korolev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
Marek takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Marek lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek punishes Korolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Marek checks it.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Marek is out of range.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That kick from Korolev tenderised Marek's leg. Marek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korolev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marek is looking to wear down Korolev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Marek misses.
Korolev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korolev lunges at Marek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marek's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Marek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Marek checks it.
Marek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marek cracks Korolev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marek stuns Korolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marek throws a low kick but Korolev moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek is looking to chop away at Korolev's legs.
Korolev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marek avoids the head kick by Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Marek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
That's time! Marek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Korolev throws a head kick but Marek moves out of range.
Marek jabs Korolev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Korolev misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Korolev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korolev.
Korolev tries a low kick but Marek avoids it.
Marek throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Marek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korolev can do to turn this around?
Marek staying out of range there.
Marek moves out of range as Korolev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek thuds his right hand into Korolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Korolev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Marek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marek defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Marek jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marek is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Marek half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Korolev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marek has got the better of the exchanges.
Marek checks a low kick from Korolev.
Korolev works Marek's body with a nice hook.
Marek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Marek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korolev's knee momentarily.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev lands a glancing blow to the side of Marek's head.
Korolev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev wants to land a leg kick but Marek is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid body kick from Marek.
Marek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marek, as that shot connected.
Korolev misses with a body punch
and Marek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marek checks a leg kick nicely.
Marek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Korolev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marek circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Korolev throws a low kick but Marek moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Korolev swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek feints a jab promting Korolev to slip. Marek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Korolev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Korolev throws a solid leg kick but Marek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korolev.
Korolev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
letting Marek counter with a right hand.
Korolev tries to land a leg kick but Marek saw it coming and moves away.
Korolev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
It looked like Marek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Korolev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Korolev's head but Korolev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korolev throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev lands a body shot.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Marek throws a series of punches but Korolev avoids them all with ease.
Marek lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Kamil Marek is winning the standup battle so far.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Marek avoids the head kick by Korolev.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Marek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marek throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marek finds it's way through Korolev's defenses.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Korolev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Marek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Marek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korolev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Korolev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korolev under the eye.
A good leg kick by Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korolev throws a low kick, looking for Marek's leg but Marek calmly moves out of range.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Marek's knee but Marek avoids it well.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev tries to work over Marek's front leg with a kick but Marek checks it.
Marek with a hook.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marek scores with a jab to the head.
Korolev throws a chopping leg kick but Marek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Marek is looking to counter punch.
Marek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marek checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands with a right hand.
Marek scores with a hook.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
A nice leg kick from Marek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Marek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Marek misses with a looping right.
Marek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korolev doesn't seem bothered though.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marek is just out of range.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Marek. That snapped Korolev's head back.
Marek cracks Korolev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marek lands a nice hook to Korolev's body. Korolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Korolev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marek is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Korolev.
Korolev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Marek.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Marek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marek 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Marek!
A relieved looking Kamil Marek 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 216 p4p, 804 weight class) and Danila Bagrov (ranked 27 p4p, 109 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Rusty Cage. Bagrov has chosen Империя зла as his entrance music. Gord Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danila Bagrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Bagrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan leaves Bagrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Bagrov forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov prevents a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries to circle away but Bagrov has him pinned against the cage.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagrov.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Bagrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bagrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Bagrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bagrov backwards.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan presses Bagrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Bagrov moved out of range.
Bagrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
Gord Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bagrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gord Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bagrov staying out of range there.
Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bagrov should have avoided that one.
Bagrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Bagrov ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan lands a big uppercut and Bagrov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bagrov looks OK. Ryan waves Bagrov back to his feet!
Bagrov is rocked!
It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Bagrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Bagrov slips a straight right by Ryan.
Bagrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrov.
Ryan drops Bagrov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ryan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
A victorious Gord Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 242 p4p, 588 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 34 p4p, 75 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. Vlad Tepes lV is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noeigati clinches.
Tepes lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati tries to land knees in the clinch but Tepes lV avoids the damage to the body.
Noeigati tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes lV misses with a body punch.
Noeigati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes lV blocks a body shot from Noeigati.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Tepes lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes lV's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes lV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tepes lV throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tepes lV throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tepes lV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tepes lV throws an elbow but Noeigati slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noeigati's coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV taking a breather here.
Tepes lV in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati struggling a bit here.
Tepes lV throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tepes lV looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Noeigati is avoiding damage well.
Noeigati is looking to reverse the position.
Tepes lV in side control, throwing shots but Noeigati defends.
Tepes lV throwing strikes but Noeigati manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Noeigati moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tepes lV is looking to regain half guard here but Noeigati keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati working the ground and pound but Tepes lV is defending the strikes.
Tepes lV wants to control but Noeigati postures up.
Tepes lV tries to buck Noeigati off but Noeigati is having none of it.
Tepes lV can't do much from the bottom here.
Noeigati taking a breather here.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes lV is looking to regain half guard here but Noeigati keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tepes lV's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noeigati content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noeigati is fending him off so far but Tepes lV persists. Nope, Noeigati circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV throws a front kick that sends Noeigati stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Noeigati.
Tepes lV let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noeigati defends it well.
Noeigati scores with a hook to the body. Tepes lV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tepes lV keeps Noeigati at a distance using the push kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body kick.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Noeigati misses
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noeigati.
Noeigati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noeigati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Noeigati throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Noeigati misses the jab.
Tepes lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noeigati sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noeigati sizes up Tepes lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Noeigati.
Tepes lV appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Tepes lV.
It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes lV scores with the left hand. Noeigati knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benjamin Noeigati is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noeigati misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noeigati thinking.
Noeigati is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tepes lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Noeigati misses the target.
And Tepes lV tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati connects with a crisp jab.
Noeigati with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown but Noeigati shows good takedown defense.
Noeigati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Noeigati lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Noeigati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Noeigati backs off Tepes lV throws a huge counter combo but Noeigati manages to avoid it all.
Noeigati throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes lV misses the body punch
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati dips to his left and cracks Tepes lV with an uppercut!
Noeigati throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Noeigati's cut.
That's time! Noeigati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Noeigati misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Noeigati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tepes lV throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV feints and then cracks Noeigati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noeigati down.
Tepes lV lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati tries to clinch there but Tepes lV circles away.
Tepes lV missing with a left hand there. Noeigati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Noeigati steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes lV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Noeigati. No joy for Tepes lV on that attempt.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noeigati misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Tepes lV misses with a jab to the body
and Noeigati counters with a big head kick but Tepes lV shrugs it off.
Noeigati will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tepes lV feints a counter leg kick.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
Noeigati clinches up with Tepes lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Tepes lV tries a body shot but Noeigati blocks it.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noeigati's elbow.
Tepes lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noeigati blocking some punches.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noeigati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes lV can't find room to land a body shot as Noeigati controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes lV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Tepes lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tepes lV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tepes lV tries a body shot but Noeigati blocks it.
Tepes lV misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes lV backwards.
Tepes lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes lV digs a right hand into Noeigati's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noeigati's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes lV can't find room to land a body shot as Noeigati controls the action.
Tepes lV working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noeigati.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noeigati has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Noeigati!
An out of breath Benjamin Noeigati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 40 p4p, 370 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 8 p4p, 51 weight class). Jose Castellanos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Duck Dodgers's chin.
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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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellanos missing with a left hand there. Dodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Castellanos off balance momentarily.
Castellanos missing with a left hand there. Dodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos throws the left hand but Dodgers avoids the punch easily.
Dodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellanos throws a hook but Dodgers blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellanos counters with a nice body kick.
Dodgers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castellanos is out of range.
Dodgers throws a solid leg kick but Castellanos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dodgers.
Dodgers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dodgers tries to clinch but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos throws out a leg kick but Dodgers moves out of range and Castellanos only half commits.
Dodgers half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos cracks Dodgers with a good jab.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
Castellanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dodgers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Castellanos misses
and Dodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jose Castellanos has been cut.
Dodgers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dodgers misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellanos throws out a counter right but Dodgers avoids it with no problem.
Dodgers moves out of range of the leg kick from Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Dodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dodgers.
Castellanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dodgerss head.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Castellanos.
Dodgers gets through Castellanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castellanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellanos blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Dodgers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
Castellanos takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Castellanos working aggressively here.
Castellanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellanos blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Castellanos.
Dodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dodgers lands a body shot.
Castellanos can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castellanos sprawling to the canvas! Castellanos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dodgers finish him?!
Castellanos is rocked!
Castellanos switches off momentarily and Dodgers cracks him with a monster right hand! Castellanos topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dodgers dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 9 p4p, 245 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 2 p4p, 30 weight class). Danger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krylov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danger's knee momentarily.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
Danger tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger lands with a nice body kick.
Danger wants to clinch up but Krylov keeps it at a distance.
Krylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danger with a nice cross.
Danger moves to clinch but Krylov breaks away
and Krylov counters with a good, hard body kick but Danger shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krylov slips a straight right by Danger.
Krylov is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Krylov pushes him off.
Krylov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Danger misses the body punch
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danger with a hook.
Danger misses with a body shot
and Krylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
And Krylov responds with a good body kick, but Danger manages to step out the way in time.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Krylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Danger throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danger is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Danger blocks it well.
Krylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from Danger.
A big left from Danger misses.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Danger looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov is looking for the big counter here.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Krylov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger misses with a kick to the body
and Krylov counters with a solid body kick.
Danger misses with a straight left.
Krylov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danger closes the distance and pushes Krylov back into the cage.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Danger throws a head kick that half lands.
Krylov needs to keep his hands up - Danger had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger misses with a body punch
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krylov! But no joy.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Krylov moved away.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov counters with a body kick that stops Danger in his tracks momentarily.
Danger lands a jab to Krylov's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
The cut above Boris Krylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
Danger throws a lazy head kick
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Danger misses
and Danger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov counters with a body kick.
Danger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krylov on the side of the head.
Krylov defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger cracks Krylov with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krylov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Danger lands with a cross.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger misses the body punch
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Krylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danger with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Danger.
A big left from Danger misses.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Danger is predictable there
and Krylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Danger really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Danger.
Danger misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a good, hard body kick but Danger shrugs it off.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danger throws a front kick that sends Krylov stumbling back into the cage.
Danger tries to clinch there but Krylov circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Krylov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boris Krylov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danger scores with a head kick.
Danger throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKrylov.
Danger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Danger backing away here, and Krylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danger tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Danger misses with a hook to the body
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - Krylov circles away.
Krylov flicks out a counter leg kick but Danger steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger misses with a right hand
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Danger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Krylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Danger - that will leave a mark!
Danger tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krylov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krylov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danger tries to clinch up
and Krylov counters with a left to the body.
Krylov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krylov ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a body kick that misses
and Krylov counters with a body kick that stops Danger in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Danger throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Danger backing away here, and Krylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Krylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Krylov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danger thows a leg kick but Krylov checks it
and Krylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danger thinking.
Danger misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Krylov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boris Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danger misses with a left hand
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krylov. Krylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krylov counters with a body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krylov.
Danger throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danger scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danger looks to clinch
and Krylov counters with a leg kick.
Danger throws a one two combo.
Danger looks to land a combination but Krylov avoids it well.
Krylov throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Krylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danger misses with an uppercut.
Krylov throws a big counter head kick but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Danny Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Danger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger throws a body shot but no joy.
Danger throws a head kick but Krylov moves out of range.
Danger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danger lands with a good body shot.
Krylov avoids a kick to the body.
Krylov feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger misses with a head kick.
Krylov throws a fast counter high kick but Danger manages to duck under it in time.
Danger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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