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CCC 58 : Namkhai vs Fedetenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 2824 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Zekariays Solomon (ranked 340 p4p, 277 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by High Cotton by Alabama. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bennett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennett tries to get out of the position.
Solomon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solomon on the ground.
Solomon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bennett is avoiding damage well.
Solomon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solomon controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Solomon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bennett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face as Solomon controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bennett is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bennett is trying to escape the position but Solomon is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gage Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solomon digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
Bennett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solomon avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Solomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Solomon's head.
Solomon wants the takedown. Bennett is fighting it off but Solomon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bennett's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Solomon is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Solomon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solomon 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.
Solomon drops an elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Solomon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Solomon.
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.
More stalling from Solomon.
Solomon winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solomon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solomon throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Solomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Solomon.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon prevents Bennett from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Solomon counters with a takedown into side control.
Solomon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Solomon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Solomon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
 It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
Solomon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bennett is trying to keep an underhook but Solomon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
Solomon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solomon in particular looking to stall.
Solomon throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Solomon seems content to control.
Solomon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solomon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bennett is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solomon moves into the clinch.
Solomon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Gage Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solomon.
Solomon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bennett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solomon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gage Bennett'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
Bennett walks into a left hand.
Bennett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett gets caught napping as Solomon dives in and scores a takedown. Bennett manages to retain guard.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Solomon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solomon is pressing down on Bennett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennett is holding on for now.
Solomon prevents Bennett from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Solomon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Zekariays Solomon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon is controlling the pace.
Solomon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solomon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solomon.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Solomon connects with a nice short shot to Bennett's temple.
Well, if Solomon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon content to control rather than advance.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solomon closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
Solomon jumps guard but Bennett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bennett misses with some punches.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Solomon has had enough of the clinch but Bennett keeps him there for the moment.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zekariays Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zekariays Solomon waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 1895 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Romulus Germanicus (ranked 245 p4p, 239 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romulus Germanicus !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
Germanicus looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus misses with a jab to the body
and Constantinou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Germanicus manages to break the clinch.
Germanicus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Constantinou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Constantinou wants to clinch but Germanicus slips to the side
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Germanicus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Constantinou checks it well.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Germanicus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Germanicus .
Constantinou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus throws a sloppy body shot
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Germanicus ! Constantinou lets Germanicus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Romulus Germanicus has been cut.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut.
Germanicus throws a right hand that misses
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Constantinou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Constantinou scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germanicus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Germanicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Constantinou's hands.
Constantinou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantinou throws a body kick that misses.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Constantinou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constantinou checks a leg kick.
Constantinou connects with a single shot there.
Germanicus throws a low kick, looking for Constantinou's leg but Constantinou calmly moves out of range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Constantinou to score with a decent uppercut.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Germanicus .
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Germanicus throws a wild body kick that Constantinou sees coming a mile off.
Constantinou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Germanicus checks a low kick from Constantinou.
A countering left hand to the body from Germanicus misses.
Germanicus misses with a hook
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a nice right hand that sends Germanicus toppling to the canvas! Germanicus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Constantinou finish him?!
 Germanicus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Germanicus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Constantinou works Germanicus 's body with a nice hook.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Germanicus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Constantinou scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Constantinou.
Germanicus is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?
Germanicus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right that sends Germanicus to the canvas! Constantinou follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine LeMahieu (ranked 1771 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 235 p4p, 298 weight class). LeMahieu comes into the arena with Mozart - Lacrimosa blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine LeMahieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMahieu slips under a jab from Manaitpasov.
LeMahieu half committed to a counter leg kick.
LeMahieu misses with a looping right.
LeMahieu misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Manaitpasov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LeMahieu blocks a jab.
LeMahieu jabs Manaitpasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Antoine LeMahieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMahieu stuns Manaitpasov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LeMahieu throws a low kick but Manaitpasov moves out of range easily.
Manaitpasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeMahieu throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
We've been told by LeMahieu's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaitpasov. LeMahieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeMahieu stalks Manaitpasov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manaitpasov's face. Manaitpasov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut.
Manaitpasov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeMahieu.
The crowd cheers as Manaitpasov lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeMahieu doesn't seem phased though.
Manaitpasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeMahieu connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeMahieu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeMahieu slips under a jab from Manaitpasov.
It looked like LeMahieu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMahieu scores with a nice head shot.
LeMahieu misses the shot to the body.
Manaitpasov throws a jab when LeMahieu was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from LeMahieu misses the target.
LeMahieu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeMahieu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Manaitpasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov throws an overhand right that lands on LeMahieu's shoulder, as LeMahieu tries to avoid the shot.
Manaitpasov jabs at LeMahieu's body.
Manaitpasov swings for the body but LeMahieu moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov scores with a jab to the body.
Manaitpasov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manaitpasov tries to clinch there but LeMahieu circles away.
LeMahieu loads up on a big right hand but Manaitpasov slips the punch.
LeMahieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manaitpasov throws a right hand that misses
letting LeMahieu counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Manaitpasov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov misses with a right hand
and LeMahieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manaitpasov slips a jab from LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov ducks under a wild hook from LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but LeMahieu avoids it easily.
LeMahieu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manaitpasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manaitpasov lands with a hook. LeMahieu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manaitpasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeMahieu misses with a straight right.
A low kick from LeMahieu misses
and Manaitpasov counters with a nice uppercut.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot.
LeMahieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LeMahieu misses with a body shot.
Manaitpasov moves out of range as LeMahieu strikes.
LeMahieu throws a lazy right hand but Manaitpasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manaitpasov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeMahieu connects with a nice looking jab.
LeMahieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
Manaitpasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manaitpasov looks to throw the jab but LeMahieu is out of range.
LeMahieu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manaitpasov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeMahieu misses with an uppercut
and Manaitpasov counters with a right hand to the body.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight right.
Manaitpasov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manaitpasov connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeMahieu. LeMahieu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manaitpasov 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.
LeMahieu takes a swing at Manaitpasov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov misses with a right hand
enabling LeMahieu to counter with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the strikes.
LeMahieu throws a series of punches but Manaitpasov avoids them all with ease.
LeMahieu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manaitpasov is out of range and LeMahieu settles back down.
Manaitpasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manaitpasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manaitpasov.
LeMahieu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LeMahieu tries to bum rush Manaitpasov with a series of wild strikes but Manaitpasov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeMahieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
LeMahieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaitpasov. LeMahieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMahieu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manaitpasov throws out the jab.
Manaitpasov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazhymukan Manaitpasov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Manaitpasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeMahieu connects with an inside leg kick.
LeMahieu thuds his shin into the meat of Manaitpasov's side.
LeMahieu connects with a leg kick.
Manaitpasov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeMahieu throws out a powerful jab.
Antoine LeMahieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Manaitpasov throws a poor cross that misses
and LeMahieu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manaitpasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Manaitpasov throws a body punch but LeMahieu moves out of range.
LeMahieu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Manaitpasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov swings widly with a right hand
and LeMahieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LeMahieu slips under a jab.
LeMahieu lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manaitpasov scores with a nice strike.
LeMahieu connects with a solid leg kick.
LeMahieu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manaitpasov.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeMahieu. Manaitpasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaitpasov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMahieu cracks Manaitpasov with a good jab.
LeMahieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manaitpasov was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu misses with a hook. Manaitpasov ducked under it nicely.
Manaitpasov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeMahieu lands a nice shot to the body.
LeMahieu throws a leg kick which misses Manaitpasov's front leg but catches the back leg as Manaitpasov tries to avoid it.
LeMahieu slips under a jab.
LeMahieu tried to counter with a leg kick but Manaitpasov avoided it.
Manaitpasov misses with a lunging right hand
and LeMahieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manaitpasov misses the body punch
and Manaitpasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manaitpasov connects with a right hand. LeMahieu shakes it off.
Manaitpasov has closed the distance and engaged LeMahieu in a clinch.
Manaitpasov blocks an uppercut.
LeMahieu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeMahieu tries to work over Manaitpasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from LeMahieu fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from LeMahieu fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manaitpasov 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.
Manaitpasov misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeMahieu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov lands with a left to the head.
Manaitpasov swings wildly with an uppercut but LeMahieu uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeMahieu throws a head punch that misses.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeMahieu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov lands with a light punch inside.
LeMahieu misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeMahieu tries to throw a body punch but Manaitpasov avoids it by throwing LeMahieu back against the cage.
Manaitpasov blocks a body shot from LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov tries to work over LeMahieu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeMahieu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manaitpasov backwards.
Manaitpasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeMahieu blocks an uppercut.
LeMahieu gets through Manaitpasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov cracks LeMahieu with a nice body shot.
Manaitpasov lands a body punch.
Manaitpasov is trying to break the clinch but LeMahieu has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from LeMahieu - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throws a punch but it's blocked by LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LeMahieu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Manaitpasov on the inside.
Manaitpasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manaitpasov blocking some punches.
Manaitpasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manaitpasov throws a hook but LeMahieu avoids it easily.
Manaitpasov swings for the body but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Manaitpasov misses with an uppercut. LeMahieu saw that one coming.
LeMahieu lands with a straight right. Manaitpasov didn't see that one coming.
LeMahieu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Manaitpasov counter with a right hand.
Manaitpasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeMahieu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manaitpasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manaitpasov misses with a right hand
and Manaitpasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeMahieu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaitpasov throws a body shot but no joy.
LeMahieu throws a counter high kick but Manaitpasov was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manaitpasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a solid leg kick but Manaitpasov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manaitpasov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Manaitpasov misses.
LeMahieu lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Manaitpasov.
LeMahieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LeMahieu connects with a single shot there.
LeMahieu is looking to chop away at Manaitpasov's legs.
Manaitpasov works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMahieu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manaitpasov throws a big shot that misses.
LeMahieu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manaitpasov takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine LeMahieu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazhymukan Manaitpasov'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. And we move into the final round!
Manaitpasov just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaitpasov lands a jab.
Manaitpasov blocks a leg kick.
Manaitpasov looks to land a left hand but LeMahieu moved out of range nicely.
Manaitpasov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeMahieu doesn't seem bothered though.
LeMahieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manaitpasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LeMahieu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manaitpasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manaitpasov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeMahieu scrambles back to his feet.
Manaitpasov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeMahieu scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeMahieu misses with a hook.
LeMahieu swings for the body but Manaitpasov moves out of range.
Manaitpasov connects with the punch.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manaitpasov throws a looping overhand right but LeMahieu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manaitpasov with a jab.
Manaitpasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeMahieu is looking to counter punch.
Manaitpasov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeMahieu can pounce on him.
Manaitpasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaitpasov misses with a looping right.
LeMahieu connects with a body shot.
LeMahieu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeMahieu walks into a stiff left hand from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeMahieu is looking to counter punch.
Manaitpasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeMahieu scores with a punch to the head.
Manaitpasov slips under a jab from LeMahieu.
LeMahieu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throws a jab but it's blocked by LeMahieu.
LeMahieu throws a combination that misses
and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeMahieu blocks a jab.
Manaitpasov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manaitpasov misses with a looping left.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and Manaitpasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manaitpasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Manaitpasov fails to land.
LeMahieu scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeMahieu wants to stall.
LeMahieu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeMahieu moves out of range of the strikes.
LeMahieu walks into a jab.
Manaitpasov avoids the body shot from LeMahieu.
Manaitpasov throws a lazy uppercut
letting LeMahieu counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaitpasov. LeMahieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook. LeMahieu ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeMahieu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaitpasov. LeMahieu does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeMahieu slips under a jab.
LeMahieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it.
Manaitpasov's corner calls for a 1-2. Manaitpasov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manaitpasov misses with a hook
and LeMahieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeMahieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaitpasov moves away.
LeMahieu moves out of range as Manaitpasov strikes.
A big right from Manaitpasov misses.
Manaitpasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeMahieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LeMahieu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMahieu misses with a wild body shot.
LeMahieu slips a straight right by Manaitpasov.
A little feinted left hand from LeMahieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeMahieu slips a jab from Manaitpasov.
LeMahieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov swings for the body but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Manaitpasov swings for the body but LeMahieu moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeMahieu scores with a body shot.
A jab from Manaitpasov misses.
Manaitpasov throws a right hand that misses
and LeMahieu counters with a stiff right hand.
LeMahieu throws a series of punches but Manaitpasov moves out of range.
LeMahieu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeMahieu swings for the body but Manaitpasov moves out of range.
LeMahieu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manaitpasov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 3235 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 380 p4p, 406 weight class). Averyanov comes to the cage accompanied by Drago's Entrance Theme. Isaac Newton looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averyanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averyanov misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Averyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Averyanov misses the target.
Newton tries to clinch there but Averyanov circles away.
Averyanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Averyanov throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Averyanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the cage.
Newton connects with a single shot there.
Averyanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Averyanov defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Averyanov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Newton avoids it.
Averyanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Averyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Averyanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Averyanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Newton finds it's way through Averyanov's defenses.
Averyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Averyanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Averyanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averyanov misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
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!
Newton throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Newton swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Averyanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Averyanov lands with a hook. Newton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averyanov.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averyanov misses with a double jab
and Newton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Averyanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Averyanov cracks Newton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Averyanov cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Averyanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton unleashes a big counter combination but Averyanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Averyanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Averyanov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
Some wild striking there from Averyanov.
A punch combination from Averyanov misses.
Newton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Newton scores with a one two! Averyanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Averyanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Averyanov takes one to the chin there.
Newton throws a head kick but Averyanov moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Newton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Averyanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Averyanov throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Averyanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Averyanov moves out of range easily.
Newton tries to clinch up but Averyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Averyanov slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Newton 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.
Averyanov missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Newton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Averyanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Averyanov connects with a crisp jab.
Averyanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov scores with a shot to the body.
Newton throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov scores with a hook.
Averyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Averyanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averyanov.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Averyanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Averyanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Averyanov blocks a jab.
Averyanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averyanov.
Averyanov scores with a jab to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws out a powerful jab.
Averyanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Newton slips a jab and a cross from Averyanov.
Andrei Averyanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton rushes Averyanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Averyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Averyanov works the jab nicely.
Averyanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Averyanov scores with a push kick.
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Averyanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averyanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Averyanov.
Newton wants to clinch up but Averyanov keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Averyanov throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combo that has Newton backing up. Newton nods at Averyanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
Averyanov misses with a hook.
Averyanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Newton lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton moves out of range of the body kick from Averyanov.
Newton wants to clinch up but Averyanov keeps it at a distance.
Newton misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Newton misses
enabling Averyanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov swinging wildly here.
Averyanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Averyanov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Averyanov.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Averyanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton takes one to the side of the head.
Averyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averyanov.
Averyanov cracks Newton with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Averyanov.
Good work by Newton as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Averyanov. Those never looked like landing.
Averyanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Averyanov misses with the combination.
Newton avoids the head kick by Averyanov.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Averyanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton blocks a head kick by Averyanov.
Averyanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
Newton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton lands a really nice looking cross but Averyanov seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Averyanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
A big right from Newton misses.
Averyanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newton is looking to clinch but Averyanov is avoiding it.
Averyanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Averyanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Averyanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Averyanov slips the punch.
Averyanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averyanov thows a body kick. Newton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov misses with a head kick.
Averyanov throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton moves away from the strike by Averyanov.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Newton looks to move away, Averyanov throws a big counter combo but Newton just gets out of the way.
Averyanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Averyanov can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Newton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Averyanov.
No joy there for Averyanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov scores with a head kick.
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Averyanov pushes him off.
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!
Newton tries to clinch up but Averyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
Newton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Averyanov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Averyanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Newton lands a lovely overhand right.
Averyanov tried to score with a low kick but Newton checks it.
Averyanov connects with a right hand. Newton shakes it off.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Averyanov should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Averyanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Averyanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Averyanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tian Long (ranked 1934 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 257 p4p, 242 weight class). Reyes has chosen Zack Hemsey - Vengeance as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tian Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Long.
Reyes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
As Long backs off Reyes throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Reyes gets the takedown into side control.
Reyes staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reyes is working to tighten his grip on Long's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Long has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reyes is really squeezing tight and eventually Long passes out! Reyes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Reyes!
In his post fight interview, Roman Reyes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 1059 p4p, 717 weight class) and Billi Goat (ranked 136 p4p, 96 weight class). Diddy comes into the arena with lvl99ROIDMAGE blaring out of the sound system. Joe Diddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diddy is defended easily by Goat.
It seemed like Goat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goat but Goat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Diddy.
Diddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diddy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goat. That one must have hurt.
Goat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddy throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Goat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goat, pushing him back against the cage.
Diddy working aggressively here.
Diddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goat lands a hook that snaps the head of Diddy backwards.
Diddy takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diddy moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diddy misses with a takedown
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Diddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddy misses with a hook
and Goat counters with a nice leg kick.
Goat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diddy's knee momentarily.
Goat stuffs the takedown.
Goat scores with a jab.
A jab from Goat does it's job there.
Goat digs a good body shot into Diddy's ribs.
Diddy tests Goat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diddy tries to clinch but Goat moves out of range.
Goat lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diddy tries to clinch but Goat moves away
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diddy misses with a left hand
and Goat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diddy really felt that one!
Diddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Goat lands a jab to Diddy's midsection.
Diddy looks to land a right hand but Goat moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat thows a body kick. Diddy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goat throws the kick towards the body but Diddy avoids it.
Goat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Goat checks a leg kick nicely.
Diddy misses with a right hand
enabling Goat to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Goat tenderised Diddy's leg. Diddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Diddy does it's job there.
Goat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goat jabs Diddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diddy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goat finds it's way round the side to connect with Diddy's head.
Diddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goat.
Diddy throws an off balance right hand
and Goat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goat blocks a jab.
Diddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat cracks Diddy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diddy tests Goat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diddy. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diddy closes the distance but Goat moves to the side
and Goat counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Goat.
Diddy darts in looking for a takedown but Goat gets double underhooks and turns Diddy into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diddys head.
Goat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diddy misses with a shot to the body
and Goat counters with a nice body kick.
Goat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diddy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Diddy moves forwards but Goat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diddy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy misses with a punch to the body.
Diddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goat's elbow.
Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goat scores with a jab to the head.
Diddy tries for a takedown but Goat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diddy fails with the takedown
and Goat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goat works Diddy's body with a nice hook.
Goat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goat sprawls well. Goat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diddy gets slowly back to his feet.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diddy tries to clinch up but Goat circles away and keeps his distance.
Goat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goat slips under a jab from Diddy.
Diddy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goat counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Goat.
Diddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diddy clinches with his opponent.
Diddy misses with some punches.
Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diddy tries to clinch
and Goat counters with a low kick, right behind Diddy 's knee.
Goat connects with a body shot that sends Diddy's belly button to the back.
Goat works Diddy's body with a nice hook.
Billi Goat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diddy tries to clinch
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diddy misses with a body shot
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diddy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goat counters with a straight right hand.
Goat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diddy. That did some damage!
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Diddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
Diddy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goat.
Goat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goat is looking to chop away at Diddy's legs.
Diddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diddy misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Goat misses.
Diddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Diddy misses.
Goat connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Goat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goat cracks Diddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diddy closes the distance and clinches up with Goat, looking for a takedown. Diddy pushes Goat against the cage but Goat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe Diddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddy darts in trying to clinch
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Diddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goat under the eye.
Diddy tries to clinch
and Goat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat lunges at Diddy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diddy's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat connects with the punch.
Diddy misses with an uppercut. Goat saw that one coming.
Goat connects with a body shot.
Diddy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goat.
Diddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Goat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Diddy misses
and Goat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Goat.
Goat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goat throws a nice head kick!
Goat with a nice cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diddy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diddy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goat throws a good cross that connects.
Diddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diddy throws a hook but Goat blocks it.
Goat throws a leg kick but Diddy moved away.
Diddy misses with a body punch
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diddy takes one to the side of the head.
Goat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diddy.
Diddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diddy misses the shot to the body.
Diddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goat counters with a left to the body.
Diddy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goat. Goat obviously looking to wear him down.
Diddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goat was well out of range. Poor timing from Diddy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diddy. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Goat.
Billi Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diddy missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat thuds a left hand into Diddy's body.
Goat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diddy swings widly with a right hand
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diddy, as that shot connected.
Diddy swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Goat flicks out a counter leg kick but Diddy steps away.
Diddy misses with a right hand
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Diddy.
A low kick lands for Goat.
Goat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diddy.
Diddy backing away here, and Goat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diddy misses with a left hand
and Goat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goat has time to react.
Goat throws a leg kick but Diddy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diddy walks into a straight right hand from Goat.
Diddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diddy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goat lands a nice looking body kick.
Diddy throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Goat scores with a sloppy right hand. Diddy should have avoided that one.
Diddy throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diddy with a body shot.
Goat looks to score with a jab to the body but Diddy is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goat.
Diddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
A lazy left from Goat finds it's target.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Goat thumps Diddy with a low kick.
Diddy tries to clinch but Goat moves out of range.
A cross from Goat lands.
Diddy misses with an uppercut.
Goat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diddy tries to clinch up
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diddy's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy is looking to clinch.
Diddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goat.
Goat lands the left hand.
Goat lands the left hand.
Diddy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goat clobbers Diddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diddy wants to clinch up but Goat keeps it at a distance.
Diddy throws a right hand that misses
and Goat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diddy in his tracks.
Diddy throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
Goat tries a quick counter leg kick but Diddy is wise to it.
Goat cracks Diddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Diddy.
Diddy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diddy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goat as he jumps to the side.
Diddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joe Diddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goat! But no joy.
Diddy tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it.
Goat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goat throws a front kick that sends Diddy stumbling back into the cage.
Diddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goat can pounce on him.
Goat thuds his shin into the meat of Diddy's side.
Goat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Diddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goat thinks about the counter body kick.
Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Diddy's head.
Goat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diddy has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Diddy misses
and Goat counters with a thumping low kick.
Diddy tries to clinch there but Goat circles away.
Goat digs a good body shot into Diddy's ribs.
Diddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diddy misses with a takedown
and Goat counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diddy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diddy rushes Goat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diddy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat.
Diddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goat breaks from the clinch.
Goat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Goat counters with a right hand to the body.
Goat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diddy's head.
Diddy tries for a takedown but Goat circles away easily
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Diddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddy swings widly with a right hand
and Diddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goat scores with a nice body kick.
Diddy ducks right into an uppercut from Goat.
Diddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Goat.
Diddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diddy misses with a left hand
and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Goat is just out of range.
Goat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goat cracks Diddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goat lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vino Kourov (ranked 3562 p4p, 688 weight class) and Don Flamenco (ranked 225 p4p, 54 weight class). Kourov comes into the arena with COME ON blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flamenco's choice of entrance music: Punch Out Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Flamenco!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourov tries to clinch up but Flamenco circles away and keeps his distance.
Kourov misses with a hook to the body
and Flamenco counters with a straight right hand.
Kourov misses with the combination.
It seemed like Flamenco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kourov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kourov throws a right hand that misses
and Flamenco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kourov.
Kourov clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Kourov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kourov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flamenco avoids it.
Flamenco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kourov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flamenco breaks from the clinch.
Kourov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flamenco throws a series of punches but Kourov avoids them all with ease.
Flamenco avoids the body shot from Kourov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kourov tries to clinch but Flamenco moves away
and Flamenco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kourov swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourov has Flamenco up against the cage in a clinch.
Kourov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kourov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flamenco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flamenco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flamenco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kourov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kourov tries to clinch but Flamenco is having none of it.
Kourov slips a jab from Flamenco.
Some wild striking there from Flamenco.
Kourov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flamenco is just out of range.
Flamenco misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Kourov.
Flamenco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kourov's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kourov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flamenco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourov scores with a jab.
Flamenco looks to land a right hand but Kourov moved out of range.
Kourov connects with a nice looking jab.
Flamenco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flamenco lands a glancing blow to the side of Kourov's head.
Kourov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flamenco was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourov.
Kourov throws a poor cross that misses
and Flamenco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Kourov is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kourov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Kourov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kourov looks to clinch
and Flamenco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kourov doesn't manage to clinch there - Flamenco circles away.
Kourov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kourov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flamenco.
Kourov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kourov closes the distance and pushes Flamenco back into the cage.
Kourov struggles to land a body shot inside as Flamenco controls his hands.
Flamenco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kourov.
Still in the clinch, Flamenco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flamenco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kourov lands with a right to the head.
Kourov scores with a hook to the body.
Kourov landing knees to the head.
Flamenco takes a shot to the head.
Kourov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kourov sizes up Flamenco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flamenco missing with a left hand there. Kourov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flamenco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kourov manages to avoid it.
Flamenco circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kourov wants to clinch.
Kourov lands a left and a right that send Flamenco crashing to the mat, dazed. Kourov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Flamenco is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourov tries to clinch up but Flamenco circles away and keeps his distance.
Flamenco is still on wobbly legs! Can Kourov finish him?
Flamenco misses with a hook.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flamenco is just out of range.
Kourov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Flamenco! Kourov dives in looking to finish! Flamenco is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Kourov!
Vino Kourov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 85 p4p, 94 weight class) and Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 5 p4p, 7 weight class). Namkhai comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut. Namkhai saw that one coming.
Namkhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedetenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai misses with a hook.
Namkhai sets himself, and Fedetenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Namkhai avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko misses the shot to the body.
Fedetenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fedetenko throws out the jab.
Namkhai connects with a right hand. Fedetenko shakes it off.
Fedetenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Namkhai finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedetenko's head.
Namkhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko misses the body punch
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedetenko missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namkhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Namkhai.
Fedetenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Fedetenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Namkhai tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedetenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedetenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namkhai.
Jab by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko swings for the body but Namkhai moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fedetenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Namkhai tries to clinch but Fedetenko is having none of it.
Namkhai has closed the distance and engaged Fedetenko in a clinch.
Namkhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Fedetenko avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Fedetenko.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namkhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedetenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Fedetenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko lands a right hand.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Fedetenko.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedetenko controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks with his arms.
Namkhai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedetenko lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Namkhai avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Namkhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namkhai lands with a light punch inside.
Fedetenko misses with a knee strike.
Fedetenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Temujin Namkhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Namkhai throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Fedetenko walks into a stiff left hand from Namkhai.
Fedetenko misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a head kick.
Fedetenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namkhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai with the inside leg kick.
Namkhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko misses with a straight left.
Namkhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedetenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Fedetenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Fedetenko misses.
Namkhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Namkhai loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Fedetenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai staying out of range there.
Namkhai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fedetenko scores with a nice head shot.
Namkhai slips a straight right by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNamkhai.
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Namkhai misses its target.
Namkhai cracks Fedetenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fedetenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namkhai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedetenko throws a shot to the body.
Namkhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fedetenko under the eye.
Fedetenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namkhai manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko misses with a body punch
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fedetenko misses the shot to the body.
Namkhai connects with a right hand. Fedetenko shakes it off.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Namkhai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Namkhai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fedetenko avoids the head kick by Namkhai.
Temujin Namkhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedetenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namkhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai rushes Fedetenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Namkhai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fedetenko can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Namkhai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
Fedetenko prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Fedetenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Namkhai avoids the damage to the body.
Fedetenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedetenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko landing knees to the body.
Fedetenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Fedetenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fedetenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the side of Namkhai's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Knees to the body from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Namkhai's face.
Vladamir Fedetenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko - that landed with a thud.
Fedetenko pushes Namkhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Fedetenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Namkhai or not.
Fedetenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fedetenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedetenko lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Fedetenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Fedetenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
Fedetenko lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fedetenko lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko landing knees to the head.
Fedetenko cracks Namkhai with a nice body shot.
Fedetenko cracks Namkhai with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Fedetenko.
Knees to the body from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Fedetenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Namkhai blocks it with crossed arms.
Fedetenko misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namkhais head.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedetenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fedetenko with a knee to the head.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedetenko tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Namkhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedetenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fedetenko misses with a knee strike.
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
A nice left hand lands by Fedetenko.
A nice left hand lands by Fedetenko.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedetenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Namkhai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Fedetenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Fedetenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Namkhai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedetenko with a nice cross.
Namkhai moves into range and clinches up with Fedetenko.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namkhai.
Fedetenko misses with a knee to the head.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Fedetenko blocks it.
Fedetenko blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai blocks an uppercut.
Fedetenko blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
Fedetenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko works on Namkhai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko landing knees to the body.
Fedetenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedetenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Fedetenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko looking to throw knees to the head but Namkhai is blocking nicely.
Fedetenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namkhai's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedetenko working Namkhai over with knees to the body.
Fedetenko with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fedetenko landing knees to the body.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fedetenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Namkhai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko scores with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Namkhai.
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Namkhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks with his arms.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as Fedetenko controls the action.
Fedetenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedetenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Namkhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Namkhai lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
Fedetenko with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedetenkos head.
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Fedetenko's ribcage. Fedetenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fedetenko prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedetenkos head.
Fedetenko working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedetenko.
Namkhai prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Namkhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai cracks Fedetenko with a nice body shot.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedetenko's elbow.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Namkhai.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
Namkhai pushes Fedetenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namkhai.
A hook to the body from Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a shot to the body.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedetenko controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
Namkhai scores with a hook to the body.
Fedetenko blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namkhai's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Temujin Namkhai'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. This is the final round!
Fedetenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fedetenko connects with a body shot that sends Namkhai's belly button to the back.
Fedetenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Namkhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedetenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fedetenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fedetenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Namkhai tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Fedetenko misses
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fedetenko is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fedetenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Namkhai moves away from the strike by Fedetenko.
Namkhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedetenko at a distance.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedetenko.
Namkhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fedetenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Namkhai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fedetenko misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking.
Nice cross by Namkhai.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Namkhai counters with a nice leg kick.
Fedetenko throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai punishes Fedetenko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko misses with a body punch
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko walks into a left hand.
Fedetenko clobbers Namkhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Namkhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Namkhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Namkhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Namkhai!
Our winner, Temujin Namkhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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