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CCC 57 : Kersikov vs Gretel II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 2268 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 163 p4p, 98 weight class). Bandolero's entrance music is Bandolero. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero tries to bum rush Bin-Semen with a series of wild strikes but Bin-Semen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandolero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin-Semen.
Bandolero misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bin-Semen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bandolero closes the distance and clinches.
Bin-Semen is trying to pull guard but Bandolero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bin-Semen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bandolero slaps away a takedown attempt from Bin-Semen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bandolero is looking to counter the offense by Bin-Semen and move into the clinch.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandolero stuffs the takedown attempt from Bin-Semen. Bin-Semen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throws a body punch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero clinches up with Bin-Semen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bandolero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bandolero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandolero.
Bandolero pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandolero trying to control the position.
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin-Semen is aware though and is defending well.
Bandolero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandolero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero pulls Bin-Semen in close to prevent any damage.
Bandolero is looking for a triangle but Bin-Semen pushes his legs off easily.
Bandolero looking to control.
Bandolero is looking to stand up but Bin-Semen isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen pushes down on Bandolero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves into full guard.
Bandolero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bin-Semen stands up over Bandolero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bin-Semen with a nice head shot there.
Bandolero looking to control but Bin-Semen passes into half guard.
Bin-Semen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Bandolero dodges it nicely.
Bandolero is staying active underneath Bin-Semen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bin-Semen working the head and body with strikes.
Bin-Semen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bandolero wants to sweep but Bin-Semen has passed to side control!
Bandolero tries to bench press Bin-Semen off him but Bin-Semen keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero seems a little lost for a moment, as Bin-Semen dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandolero but Bandolero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bandolero shoots in and bounces Bin-Semen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bandolero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin-Semen keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin-Semen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bin-Semen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandolero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bin-Semen is proving hard to escape from.
Bandolero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bin-Semen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bin-Semen's guard.
Bin-Semen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandolero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bin-Semen is controlling Bandolero's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bin-Semen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bin-Semen's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bandolero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bandolero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bin-Semen scores with a takedown into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bin-Semen passes into half guard.
Osama Bin-Semen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bin-Semen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero is trying to stand up here but Bin-Semen is controlling him well.
Bin-Semen controlling the action here.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bin-Semen can do to turn this around?
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Bin-Semen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bandolero wants to control but Bin-Semen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Bandolero is working from the bottom.
Bandolero moves into full guard.
Bin-Semen landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandolero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bin-Semen is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen wants to pass the guard but Bandolero is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giacomo Bandolero 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. This is the final round!
Bandolero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Bandolero.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown but Bandolero shows good takedown defense.
Bin-Semen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandolero working for a triangle but Bin-Semen defends it easily.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Bandolero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Bin-Semen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but missing.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandolero is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandolero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bandolero is looking to sweep but instead, Bin-Semen has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bin-Semen lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen throwing shots but Bandolero is blocking nicely.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandolero keeps working.
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bin-Semen working Bandolero over with strikes.
Osama Bin-Semen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandolero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bandolero trying to control but Bin-Semen is working from the bottom.
Bin-Semen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bin-Semen keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandolero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bandolero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bandolero stops a takedown attempt from Bin-Semen.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen wants a takedown.
Bandolero lands with a left to the head.
Bin-Semen wants a takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bin-Semen is trying to pull guard but Bandolero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bandolero breaks the clinch.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin-Semen tries to keep at a distance but Bandolero has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giacomo Bandolero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandolero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
During a confident post fight interview, Giacomo Bandolero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2507 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Ariel Pérez (ranked 212 p4p, 199 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ariel Pérez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pérez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pérez quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Pérez is defending it quite comfortably.
Magomedov not doing much here.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Pérez uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pérez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Pérez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Pérez keeps moving.
Pérez wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Pérez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Pérez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pérez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Magomedov has tightened it up now! Pérez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Romero (ranked 1348 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Jae Woon Ki (ranked 120 p4p, 142 weight class). Jae Woon Ki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jae Woon Ki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romero walks away with a smile on his face. Ki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero drives through and clinches with Ki against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ki wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Ki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Ki tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Ki pulls guard.
Ki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Ki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ki.
Romero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ki has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Romero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ki, up you get!
Romero has Ki up against the cage in a clinch.
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ki gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kis head.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves to clinch but Ki breaks away
and Ki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero wants to clinch up but Ki keeps it at a distance.
Ki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero moves into the clinch successfully.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki throws a head punch that misses.
Ki is trying to pull guard but Romero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch but Ki slips to the side
and Ki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ki walks into a stiff left hand from Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero instigates a clinch.
Ki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Ki tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Ki drops back down to his feet.
Ernesto Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jae Woon Ki.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with some punches.
Ki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Ki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with an uppercut
letting Ki counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ki swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki blocking some punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ki, up you get!
Romero tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki moves away
and Ki counters with a stiff right hand.
Ki tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Ki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Ki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero tries to clinch
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Ki misses with a looping right.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Ki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero looks to clinch
and Ki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero clinches up with Ki and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero prevents Ki from breaking the clinch.
Ki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ki can turn it around.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki pulls Romero into guard.
Ki has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ki is on top in guard.
Ki wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Ki passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ki controlling the action here.
Romero trying to control but Ki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki tries to pass to full mount but Romero defends it.
Ki seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Ki seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero won't allow Ki to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Woon Ki 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!
Romero instigates a clinch.
Ki lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ki tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Ki back against the cage.
Ki blocks an uppercut.
Ki misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Ki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a right hand.
Ki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Ki misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kis head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ki presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ki keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Romero wants to clinch up but Ki keeps it at a distance.
Ki flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.
Jae Woon Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero closes the distance and pushes Ki back into the cage.
Ki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up
and Ki counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Ki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch up but Ki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki is having none of it.
Ki throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Ki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romero tries to clinch
and Ki counters with a straight right hand.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ki's efforts to push away.
Ki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki is having none of it.
Ki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero closes the distance and pushes Ki back into the cage.
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Romero avoids the body shot from Ki.
Ki swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero looks to clinch
and Ki counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki is having none of it.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki moves out of range.
Ki throws a counter combo.
Romero tries to clinch but Ki is having none of it.
Romero wants to clinch up but Ki keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Ki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernesto Romero.
I think Romero 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Romero!
A relieved looking Ernesto Romero 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Action (ranked 1380 p4p, 2860 weight class) and Emiliano Steele (ranked 115 p4p, 199 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Action!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Action as Steele shoots in.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Action counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
Action throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
 It looks like Emiliano Steele has been cut.
Action defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
A punch lands to the side of Steele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Action throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele is working for a kimura but Action is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is trying to control. Action wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
Steele thows a huge punch but Action dodges it nicely.
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Action. Action obviously looking to wear him down.
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Action tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Action's guard.
Steele trying to move into half guard but instead Action has managed to sweep!
Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steele is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Action on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steele is looking for a kimura but Action is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
Steele stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele prevents Action from standing back up.
Action blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steele.
Steele wants to free his trapped foot but Action is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steele.
Action looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Action on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Action tries to get out of the position.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Action defending well though.
Action is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Steele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Action knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emiliano Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Action takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Action stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Action with a nice calf kick.
Action lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele gets to his feet. Action looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Action sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Action is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Action lands a head kick!
Steele scores with a takedown into Action's guard.
Steele trying to control but Action is working from the bottom.
Steele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steele is pushing down on Action's leg trying to pass to half guard. Action is fighting to maintain full guard but Steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Action doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Action defends it well.
Action pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Steele trying to control the action but Action is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is pressing down on Action's thigh, looking to free his foot. Action is holding on for now.
Action pushes Steele off looking to stand but Steele dives back in and keeps control.
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Action is defending well.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Action is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Action defends it well.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Action has managed to free his arm - good work.
Action is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Action is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emiliano Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emiliano Steele's cut.
That's time! Action's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Action scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominic Action is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Action sprawls well. Action wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Action fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Action feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele walks forward, straight into a front kick from Action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Action defends it nicely.
Steele fails with the takedown.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Action's corner calls for a 1-2. Action obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Action connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steele scrambles back to his feet.
Dominic Action is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Action scores with a hook.
 Steele is rocked!
Action throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Action finish him?
Steele walks straight into a right hand from Action - that's dropped him! Action jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Steele from any more punishment! Steele complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Action!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dominic Action made sure he mentioned Black Lab Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 2101 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Biff Barbie (ranked 242 p4p, 124 weight class). Bruce Banner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Barbie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Banner!
Barbie ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner misses with a hook. Barbie ducked under it nicely.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbie misses the jab.
Barbie tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner digs a good hook to Barbie's body.
Barbie takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbie fails to land.
Barbie breaks from the clinch.
Barbie lands the left hand.
Barbie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Barbie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Barbie's shoulder, as Barbie tries to avoid the shot.
Banner backing away here, and Barbie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbie looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Barbie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Barbie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbie is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbie throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Biff Barbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.
Barbie misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner tries to score with a low kick but Barbie moves his leg out of the way.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbie. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbie throws a leg kick which misses Banner's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Barbie misses with a low kick.
Banner throws a right and a left that Barbie avoids nicely.
Barbie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbie under the eye.
Barbie is looking to chop away at Banner's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Barbie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Barbie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbie.
Nice uppercut there from Barbie.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Barbie wants to clinch.
Barbie jabs at Banner's body.
A big right from Banner misses.
Barbie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Barbie.
Banner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbie checks it well.
Barbie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Banner takes a step back to recover.
Banner throws the left hand but Barbie avoids the punch easily.
Barbie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Barbie's ribs.
Barbie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbie tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner throws a body punch but Barbie moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbie. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Banner.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Banner.
Barbie staying out of range there.
Barbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Banner misses.
Barbie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbie tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbie's hands.
Barbie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Barbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner thuds his right hand into Barbie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banner jabs Barbie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Barbie's head but Barbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbie manages to avoid it.
Barbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Barbie throws a front kick aimed at Banner's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbie throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Barbie misses with a low kick.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbie should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbie throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbie.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Barbie throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbie.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Barbie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
Barbie has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbie throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbie.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Barbie is controlling him.
Barbie lands with a right to the head.
Barbie pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands a left hand.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner letting Barbie take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbie has him pressed against the cage.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Barbie has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbie prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Barbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbie swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Barbie moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Banner.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Barbie saw that one coming.
Banner cracks Barbie with an open hand slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbie - that will leave a mark!
Barbie is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbie moves forwards but Banner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Barbie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Barbie throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbie moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbie tried to score with a low kick but Banner checks it.
Barbie takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Banner avoids the head kick by Barbie.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbie.
Barbie misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbie replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Barbie throws a head kick that misses.
Barbie staying out of range there.
Barbie misses with a body kick.
Banner digs a good hook to Barbie's body.
Banner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbie lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
Banner blocks a jab.
Barbie is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbie.
Barbie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner. That snapped Barbie's head back.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Barbie moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Barbie.
A swing and a miss from Banner.
Banner blocks a head kick by Barbie.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbie ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner cracks Barbie with a good jab.
Barbie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbie misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Barbie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbie.
Barbie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Barbie is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps Barbie's head back.
Barbie staying out of range there.
Barbie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbie is just out of range.
Barbie looks for the body kick but Banner saw that one coming.
Barbie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbie lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner moves out of range as Barbie throws a body kick.
Banner throws a hook but Barbie blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Barbie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Barbie moves away and avoids it.
Barbie misses with a body kick.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Barbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Barbie.
Banner checks a low kick from Barbie.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Barbie takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Barbie is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbie.
Barbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbie.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Barbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner sets himself, and Barbie steps forward looking for the clinch! Banner avoids it this time.
Barbie throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbie is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Barbie misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
That kick from Banner tenderised Barbie's leg. Barbie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Barbie is out of range.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbie.
Banner misses with a hook to the body
and Barbie counters with a body kick.
Banner slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbie.
Barbie misses with a low kick.
Barbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Biff Barbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbie swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Barbie tenderised Banner's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Barbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Banner throws a leg kick but Barbie checks it.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Barbie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Barbie moved out of range nicely.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Barbie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbie looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Barbie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbie steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barbie lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Barbie lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Barbie's head but Barbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbie lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbie.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbie misses the target.
Barbie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Banner.
Banner avoids the body shot from Barbie.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Barbie's shoulder, as Barbie tries to avoid the shot.
And Barbie responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbie throws a front kick aimed at Banner's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Banner goes for a double leg but Barbie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbie continues to drive forward.
Barbie prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Barbie lands a right hand.
Banner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbie digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Barbie lands a shot to the body.
Barbie pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbie.
Barbie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbie has managed to clinch.
Barbie presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbie lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
 Banner is rocked!
Barbie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Barbie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbie 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Barbie!
In his post fight interview, Biff Barbie 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 661 p4p, 916 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 54 p4p, 76 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kay.
Dinklage throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a takedown into side control.
Dinklage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dinklage holds on to Kay's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kay with the ground and pound but Dinklage regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dinklage tries to kick Kay off but Kay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dinklage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kay.
Kay throws a strike but Dinklage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay controlling the position.
Kay is striking but Dinklage is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dinklage uses his free foot to push down on Kay's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay is trying to reverse the position but instead Dinklage has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
Dinklage slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Dinklage.
Kay wants to escape the position.
Kay trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him.
Kay rolls, trying to escape but Dinklage keeps control of the position.
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.
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Kay buck him off.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage has the hooks in. Kay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage controlling from the back.
Dinklage controlling well, preventing Kay from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dinklage just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay connects with a right hand. Dinklage shakes it off.
Kay swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dinklage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinklage, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage works Kay's body with a nice hook.
Kay misses the body punch
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dinklage looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Dinklage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Dinklage as Kay shoots in.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kay throws a looping overhand right but Dinklage ducks down to avoid it.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinklage.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
Kay darts in looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets double underhooks and turns Kay into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kay fails to land.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kay misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage cracks Kay with a nice body shot.
Kay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinklage lands a nice hook to Kay's body. Kay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kay throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kay throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinklage! But no joy.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage cracks a nice hook into Kay's ribs.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
Kay blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinklage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kay with a body shot.
Dinklage throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Dinklage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinklage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dinklage sprawls and moves away.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinklage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage 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!
Oooooh!!! Dinklage has knocked Kay down with a huge combo! Dinklage steps away and waves a wobbly Kay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kay is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
 It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinklage scores with a counter punch that sends Kay to the canvas! Dinklage smells blood - he's punishing Kay with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kay has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 179 p4p, 731 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 22 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luke Jackson enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Jr jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock Jr connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Rock Jr lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Rock Jr keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock Jr.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock Jr at a distance.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock Jr with a body shot.
Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Rock Jr scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
Rock Jr 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.
Rock Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock Jr. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Jackson throws a hook but Rock Jr avoids it easily.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Rock Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Rock Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock Jr walks into a jab.
Jackson slips a jab from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Rock Jr saw that one coming.
Rock Jr connects with a body shot.
Rock Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock Jr misses the jab.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock Jr darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Rock Jr lands an uppercut.
Rock Jr jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Rock Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Rock Jr is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rock Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rock Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Rock Jr.
A solid body kick from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jackson looks to move away, Rock Jr throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Rock Jr's head but Rock Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rock Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rock Jr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to circle away but Rock Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Rock Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rock Jr drags him back down.
Rock Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rock Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Rock Jr's head away, looking to escape. Rock Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Rock Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to control but Rock Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rock Jr is staying active.
Rock Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Rock Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rock Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Rock Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson pushes Rock Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rock Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Rock Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock Jr rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Rock Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.
Rock Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Rock Jr closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rock Jr - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rock Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rock Jr moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rock Jr is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Rock Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Rock Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Rock Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Rock Jr prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Rock Jr has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luke Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
A victorious Will Rock Jr 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Sprintin (ranked 644 p4p, 414 weight class) and Gage Mickey (ranked 52 p4p, 30 weight class). Sprintin's entrance music is Disturbed - Bad Man. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gage Mickey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mickey wants to clinch.
Sprintin slips under a jab.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprintin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sprintin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mickey.
Mickey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mickey throws a shot to the body.
Sprintin tries to work over Mickey's front leg with a kick but Mickey checks it.
Mickey lands a nice shot that snaps Sprintin's head back.
Sprintin misses with a leg kick
letting Mickey counter with a right hand.
Mickey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sprintin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sprintin.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sprintin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mickey just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mickey moves out of range of the body kick.
Sprintin scores with a nice strike.
Sprintin walks into a stiff left hand from Mickey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin throws out a leg kick but Mickey moves out of range and Sprintin only half commits.
Sprintin slips under a jab from Mickey.
Sprintin throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
Mickey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sprintin connects with the punch.
Sprintin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mickey swings widly with a right hand
and Sprintin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mickey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sprintin moves out of range as Mickey strikes.
Sprintin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mickey has time to react.
Sprintin with the inside leg kick.
Mickey throws a head kick but Sprintin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mickey misses.
Sprintin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sprintin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Mickey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sprintin misses with a looping right.
Mickey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sprintin misses with the head strike.
Sprintin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sprintin has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mickey stalls.
Nice body punch from Sprintin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Mickey misses with some punches.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey blocks an uppercut.
Sprintin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mickey or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands with a light punch inside.
Sprintin pushes Mickey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sprintin lands with a left to the head.
Mickey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sprintin.
A short uppercut from Mickey.
Sprintin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mickey is rocked!
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can Sprintin finish him?
Sprintin blocking some punches.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.
Sprintin lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprintin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mickey.
Sprintin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sprintin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sprintin has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Mickey misses with some punches.
Mickey tries to work over Sprintin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
Mickey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey stalling in the clinch but Sprintin improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mickey lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mickey.
Sprintin working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Sprintin.
Mickey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sprintin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sprintin lands with a short shot to the head.
Mickey scores with a shot to the side of Sprintin's head.
Sprintin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mickey misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Sprintin.
Mickey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprintin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mickey.
Sprintin lands with a short shot to the head.
Mickey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin scores with a shot to the side of Mickey's head.
Sprintin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sprintin.
Sprintin has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Mickey is looking to control Sprintin's arms but Sprintin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mickey has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Sprintin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin dominated that round.
That's time! Sprintin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mickey.
Sprintin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sprintin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mickey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey wants to counter the offense by Sprintin and move into the clinch position.
Sprintin misses with a body shot
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Sprintin throws out a powerful jab.
Mickey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sprintin throws a leg kick but Mickey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sprintin lands the left hand.
Sprintin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mickey throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sprintin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sprintin throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mickey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sprintin is able to avoid easily.
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!
Mickey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sprintin. That one must have hurt.
Sprintin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mickey.
Sprintin throws a front kick aimed at Mickey's knee but Mickey avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mickey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mickey blocks the leg kick.
Sprintin misses the body punch
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
Sprintin connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sprintin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sprintin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mickey counters with a low kick, right behind Sprintin 's knee.
Phil Sprintin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprintin.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sprintin with a hook.
That kick from Sprintin tenderised Mickey's leg. Mickey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sprintin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mickey sprawling to the canvas! Mickey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sprintin finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprintin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mickey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Sprintin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mickey can do to turn this around?
Mickey works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin cracks Mickey with an open hand slap.
Mickey swings widly with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a straight right hand.
Sprintin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sprintin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mickey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sprintin cracks Mickey with a hook to the temple - Mickey is on wobbly legs here! Sprintin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mickey falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sprintin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phil Sprintin!
A very excited looking Phil Sprintin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 319 p4p, 560 weight class) and Peter Gretel (ranked 23 p4p, 44 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me. Peter Gretel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretel avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a takedown into Gretel's guard.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gretel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gretel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gretel pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gretel has wrist control.
Kersikov postures up in Gretel's guard and throws a big left but Gretel blocks it.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gretel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gretel moves out of range of the strikes.
Gretel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Gretel misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gretel!
Kersikov looks up at the clock and then as Gretel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kersikov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kersikov cracks Gretel with a big elbow.
Gretel prevents Kersikov from improving position.
Kersikov is working Gretel over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kersikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gretel is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Gretel is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Gretel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gretel struggling a bit here.
Kersikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Kersikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kersikov lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Gretel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gretel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gretel tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov scores with punches from side control.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov working the ground and pound but Gretel is defending the strikes.
Gretel is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gretel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gretel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Gretel misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gretel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov trying to stall but Gretel improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but Gretel has him pressed against the cage.
Gretel tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gretel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov jumps guard but Gretel stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gretel manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Gretel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Gretel is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Gretel knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gretel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gretel.
Gretel throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gretel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretel is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kersikov stands up over Gretel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gretel pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov cracks Gretel with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gretel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gretel tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Kersikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kersikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kersikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kersikov misses with the ground and pound.
Kersikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gretel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gretel keeps working.
Gretel can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov cracks Gretel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gretel keeps working.
Gretel is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Kersikov crashes against the mat.
Gretel is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kersikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gretel is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gretel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gretel is trying to improve his position.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
Gretel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is landing with some decent strikes but Gretel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Gretel to control.
Kersikov prevents Gretel from getting the reversal.
Gretel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kersikov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kersikov scoring with strikes but Gretel is staying in there.
Gretel gets back to half guard.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gretel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kersikov.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Kersikov stays in close to Gretel's body and controls the position.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gretel has wrist control.
Kersikov postures up and lands a big shot to Gretel's brow.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov postures up in Gretel's guard and throws a big left but Gretel blocks it.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretel pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gretel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gretel throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Gretel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Gretel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter Gretel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gretel needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gretel throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gretel. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Gretel avoids it well and moves away.
Gretel scores with a head kick.
Gretel stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gretel scrambles back to his feet.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gretel sprawls well. He's pushed Kersikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gretel.
Gretel throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slips a jab from Gretel.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Gretel.
Gretel misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Gretel didn't expect that.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gretel's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kersikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gretel wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
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 Volodymyr Kersikov 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. And we move into the final round!
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Gretel digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Gretel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gretel is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is really struggling to control Gretel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Gretel pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov is working Gretel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gretel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gretel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gretel controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gretel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov stands up over Gretel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Kersikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gretel's head.
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Gretel blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gretel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gretel.
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Kersikov with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Volodymyr Kersikov 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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