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SYN 1089 McCarthy vs Kamara VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otso Toivonen (ranked 4495 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Blood Money (ranked 229 p4p, 151 weight class). Otso Toivonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blood Money's chin.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Toivonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blood Money!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Money.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toivonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Money.
Toivonen slips a jab from Money.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Money lands with a good body shot.
Blood Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money tries to bum rush Toivonen with a series of wild strikes but Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Money manages to avoid it.
Money has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Toivonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Money throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toivonen 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.
Money keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Money misses.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Money lands the left hand.
 Toivonen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money misses with a looping right.
Toivonen throws a counter high kick but Money was just alert enough to avoid it.
Oh Toivonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Money working aggressively here.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Money lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money.
Toivonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toivonen is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Money swings widly with a right hand
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money misses with a jab, cross combination.
Money misses with an uppercut.
Money misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Money.
A swing and a miss from Money.
Money throws a nice looking combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Money looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Money moves out of range.
Money throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
As Money tries to get set, Toivonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Money manages to avoid the attempt.
Money throws a body shot but no joy.
As Money tries to get set, Toivonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Money manages to avoid the attempt.
Money throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toivonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Money should have avoided that one.
 Money is rocked!
Toivonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Money gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Otso Toivonen!
Our winner, Otso Toivonen, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dougie McFistface (ranked 3106 p4p, 2893 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 292 p4p, 272 weight class). McFistface's entrance music is Tiptoe Through The Tulips. A fine choice. Harvey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke. 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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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dougie McFistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFistface slips under a jab from Harvey.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McFistface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFistface moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from McFistface misses.
Harvey thuds his right hand into McFistface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McFistface takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harvey gets tackled into the cage by McFistface. McFistface maintains the clinch.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey lands a hook that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Harvey lands a body shot.
McFistface has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a nice uppercut.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
McFistface manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.
McFistface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harvey looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily.
McFistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harvey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFistface pulls his head out easily.
McFistface working Harvey over with strikes.
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFistface prevents Harvey from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McFistface is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
McFistface has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harvey trying to control here.
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harvey wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
McFistface wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFistface seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harvey wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFistface wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFistface working over Harvey with some ground and pound. Harvey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey moves into full guard.
Harvey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
McFistface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
McFistface tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
McFistface misses with a wild combination.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alec Harvey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvey connects with a right hand. McFistface shakes it off.
McFistface darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
Harvey tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it.
McFistface jumps guard but Harvey stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFistface gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFistface pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from McFistface.
Harvey is rocked!
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Harvey is still in real trouble! Can McFistface finish him?
McFistface is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harvey!
McFistface lands a big shot to the head and Harvey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
After winning the bout, Dougie McFistface thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1101 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 113 p4p, 158 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branko is trying to drag Brunswick Jr to the mat but Brunswick Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brunswick Jr can't fight it off and eventually Branko manages to take the fight to the floor. Brunswick Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brunswick Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Branko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brunswick Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunswick Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunswick Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brunswick Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Branko tries to pass to full mount but Brunswick Jr defends it.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brunswick Jr is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Brunswick Jr tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brunswick Jr tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brunswick Jr defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko is thwarting Brunswick Jr's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davdio Branko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunswick Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Branko moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
Branko tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Brunswick Jr throws a big counter head kick but Branko avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunswick Jr gets caught flat footed, as Branko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brunswick Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Branko is trying to pull guard but Brunswick Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Brunswick Jr gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunswick Jr is leaning against Branko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunswick Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunswick Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Branko throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Branko.
Brunswick Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branko.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr with a nice cross.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brunswick Jr as he jumps to the side.
Brunswick Jr with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Branko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brunswick Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Brunswick Jr in his guard.
Brunswick Jr preventing the sweep.
Branko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Branko pushing down on Brunswick Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brunswick Jr wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Brunswick Jr defends the submission attempt.
Brunswick Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Brunswick Jr tries to kick Branko off but Branko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brunswick Jr gets full guard.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brunswick Jr dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko wants to sweep but no luck.
Branko has his foot on Brunswick Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunswick Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Branko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Brunswick Jr defends easily.
Brunswick Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Branko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Branko moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. That's going to slow Branko down.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Branko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Brunswick Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick Jr. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
Brunswick Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr stuns Branko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Brunswick Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.
Branko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick Jr connects with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Branko's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brunswick Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Branko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brunswick Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brunswick Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brunswick Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunswick Jr wants to get back to his feet but Branko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brunswick Jr kicks Branko off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Branko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Brunswick Jr sprawls well.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunswick Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Brunswick Jr throws a counter combo.
Branko closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick Jr, looking for a takedown. Branko pushes Brunswick Jr against the cage but Brunswick Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Brunswick Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Branko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to avoid it but Branko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunswick Jr to the ground. Brunswick Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branko with a body shot.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brunswick Jr duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branko moves away.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls and moves away.
Brunswick Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Brunswick Jr gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Branko avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Brunswick Jr on the inside.
Brunswick Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branko's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
A victorious Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 792 p4p, 630 weight class) and Horus Egyptian (ranked 111 p4p, 88 weight class). Horus Egyptian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180
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175
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horus Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egyptian with a jab.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes lV avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Tepes lV pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Tepes lV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Egyptian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes lV misses with the combination.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Tepes lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes lV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes lV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tepes lV appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes lV has a takedown stuffed.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes lV off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV lands an overhand right.
Tepes lV checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tepes lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Tepes lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egyptian momentarily.
Tepes lV throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Egyptian.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes lV.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Tepes lV keeps it at a distance.
Tepes lV lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes lV or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tepes lV counters with a solid body kick.
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian with a hook.
Tepes lV 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.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes lV's sensitive parts.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Tepes lV checks it.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV connects with the punch.
Tepes lV fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Egyptian to the ground. Tepes lV is now in Egyptian's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tepes lV passes Egyptian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Egyptian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tepes lV trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian pulls Tepes lV in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes lV from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Egyptian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Egyptian sneaks out the side door and pushes Tepes lV away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
Tepes lV throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tepes lV checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Tepes lV tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Tepes lV back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tepes lV is rocked!
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tepes lV under the eye.
Egyptian stalks Tepes lV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes lV's face. Tepes lV staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Tepes lV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Tepes lV seems to have got his legs back now.
Tepes lV scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian checks the leg kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Tepes lV counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tepes lV.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes lV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egyptian defending well though.
Egyptian is trying to control but Tepes lV manages to pass to mount!
Egyptian is squirming around, avoiding Tepes lV's attempts to control the action.
Egyptian working to try and regain half guard.
Tepes lV putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Egyptian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tepes lV looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes lV, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.
Egyptian wants to stand but Tepes lV has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Egyptian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Egyptian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tepes lV's guard.
Tepes lV controlling Egyptian's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Egyptian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Egyptian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Egyptian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good shot there by Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes lV.
Egyptian misses with a hook
and Tepes lV finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tepes lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Tepes lV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes lV off the cage and back into range.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian delivers a nice body kick.
Tepes lV shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Tepes lV keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes lV shoots in but Egyptian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
Tepes lV missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes lV there.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes lV shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes lV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Egyptian. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian connects with a nice looking jab.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egyptian connects with a body shot.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes lV fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tepes lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Tepes lV avoids them all with ease.
Tepes lV fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Tepes lV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Egyptian.
Tepes lV gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Egyptian misses
and Tepes lV decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egyptian's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tepes lV has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tepes lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes lV lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes lV wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tepes lV throws a head punch that misses.
Tepes lV tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
Tepes lV has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
The referee calls for Egyptian to work.
A short right from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Egyptian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 894 p4p, 465 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 89 p4p, 47 weight class). Valverde's entrance music is LLAMAME YA. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Valverde ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valverde takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Valverde.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Valverde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Valverde is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Valverde moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Valverde misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit clobbers Valverde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with a few strikes there.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Valverde seems unphased.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Valverde really felt that one!
Valverde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Valverde misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Valverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Valverde right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Jab from Valverde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Valverde lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Valverde lands.
 It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
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!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Valverde seems unphased.
Valverde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Valverde with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Valverde avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Valverde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Valverde.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Valverde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valverde misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Valverde throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit jabs at Valverde's body.
Valverde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Valverde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valverde moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Valverde's midsection.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Valverde connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valverde.
Valverde cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Valverde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valverde.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Valverde saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valverde. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Valverde tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Valverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valverde.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Valverde takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Valverde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Valverde's knee but Valverde avoids it well.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Valverde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
It looked like Valverde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit thumps Valverde with a low kick.
Valverde throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Valverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Valverde punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Valverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Valverde was not able to check.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valverde's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valverde scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde avoids a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Valverde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit cracks Valverde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valverde is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valverde closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Pornthonglek Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 1084 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 146 p4p, 152 weight class). Korolev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington wants to clinch.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Covington checks it
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Covington content to control rather than advance.
Covington throwing shots but Korolev is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korolev keeps working.
Korolev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington is looking to pass Korolev's guard but actually Korolev recovers to full guard.
Covington trying to control but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Covington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Korolev looking for a guillotine here but Covington defends easily.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Korolev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Covington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Covington throws a combination. Korolev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korolev throws a right and a left that Covington avoids nicely.
Covington digs a good body shot into Korolev's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Covington down.
Covington moves into the clinch successfully.
Covington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
A short right from Korolev.
Covington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korolev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Covington stalls.
Covington breaks the clinch.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington tries to clinch but Korolev is having none of it.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington feinted with a counter takedown.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Covington blocks the low kick.
Covington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Korolev thumps Covington with a low kick.
Korolev throws a shot from downtown. Covington moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Covington moved out of range nicely.
Korolev clobbers Covington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick from Korolev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Covington is just out of range.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Covington down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Covington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Korolev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Covington in his tracks.
Covington wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Covington 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.
Korolev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Korolev misses with an uppercut. Covington saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
Korolev gets caught napping as Covington dives in and scores a takedown. Korolev manages to retain guard.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korolev is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korolev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Covington is controlling him.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev is trying to keep Covington in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korolev holds on and takes a little breather.
Korolev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Covington controls the pace.
Covington wants to control from the top but Korolev keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Korolev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korolev clobbers Covington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Korolev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Covington's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Covington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Covington moved away.
Korolev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Covington ducks under a wild hook from Korolev.
A counter left hand to the body from Covington misses its target.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korolev pinned against the cage. Korolev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington swings for the body but Korolev moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Covington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Covington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Korolev is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Korolev is trying to get back to half guard.
Covington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Covington tries to advance position but instead Korolev slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington trying to pass the guard but Korolev defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington working Korolev over with strikes.
Korolev is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Korolev avoid being mounted?
Korolev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covington moves nicely into side control.
Covington grinds an elbow into Korolev's temple.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Covington wants to control for a moment but Korolev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Covington avoids the body shot from Korolev.
Korolev dodges the punch combination from Covington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
No luck for Covington with that takedown attempt.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Covington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korolev throws a hook but Covington blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but Korolev is quick to defend against it.
Covington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Covington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Korolev takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korolev moves away.
Covington checks the leg kick.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Covington attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Korolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Covington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Covington slips under a jab from Korolev.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Korolev.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Covington clinches up with Korolev and pushes him back against the cage.
Covington blocks an uppercut.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Covington looking for a takedown.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Everett Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Covington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev scores with a shoulder strike.
Korolev prevents a body shot from Covington.
Korolev blocks an elbow strike from Covington.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Covington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korolev's brow.
Covington digs a right hand into Korolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korolev's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington tries to circle away but Korolev has him pinned against the cage.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Covington.
Korolev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Korolev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Covington tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Covington back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Korolev.
Korolev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Covington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korolev momentarily.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Covington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Covington. That did some damage!
Korolev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Covington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Korolev fights it but they end up in guard.
Korolev seems keen to control Covington's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Covington tries to pass.
Korolev trying to control the position.
Korolev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Korolev.
I've got Korolev 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Everett Covington stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw crap!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 237 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 28 p4p, 149 weight class). Panic's entrance music is Freezing Moon. A fine choice. Rivers has chosen RUNNING IN THE 90’s as his entrance music. Satanic Panic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panic takes one to the side of the head.
Rivers takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Panic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivers scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.
Panic lands a jab to the head.
Rivers misses the jab.
Panic throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Panic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panic's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivers!
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers scores with a three punch combo!
Panic is rocked!
Rivers throws a series of punches but Panic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Panic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers throws an off balance right hand
and Panic counters with a right hand from hell and Rivers is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Satanic Panic!
A very excited looking Satanic Panic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Collins (ranked 720 p4p, 413 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 21 p4p, 11 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by "Name of the Game" Crystal Method. On his way into the cage it seems that Devon Collins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Devon Collins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Collins pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Steel wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Collins is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Steel keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Collins is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Steel is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins works his way to his opponent's back.
Collins is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Collins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Collins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Steel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Collins's body to avoid the submission. Collins has instead reached around Steel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Collins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 60 p4p, 116 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. Seran has chosen Sound of Silence - Disturbed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seran with the inside leg kick.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bollomard misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard misses with a double jab
and Seran counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bollomard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Seran is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bollomard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
Olyn Seran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 21 p4p, 63 weight class) and Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Kamara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLIND SPOTS. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Kamara feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. Kamara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A lazy left from Kamara finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Kamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kamara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamara sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Kamara avoids them all with ease.
Kamara clinches up against the cage.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from McCarthy.
It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamara tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamara is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Kamara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCarthy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Kamara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamara.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Kamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Kamara avoids it well and moves away.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamara pinned against the cage. Kamara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kamara does it's job there.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kamara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamara clinches with his opponent.
McCarthy is trying to push Kamara away but Kamara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamara sprawls and moves away.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCarthy feints and as Kamara raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamara keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Kamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Kamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamara preventing the sweep.
McCarthy looking to control.
Kamara tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
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.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Kamara postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Kamara throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
Kamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Kamara.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Kamara's head back.
McCarthy lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Kamara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamara rushes McCarthy and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCarthys head.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCarthy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamara throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
McCarthy lands a jab to Kamara's midsection.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamara doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Kamara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamara dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamara tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara'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.
Kamara is looking to clinch.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamara.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Kamara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
McCarthy with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy won't allow Kamara to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy distracts Kamara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
Kamara trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
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.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Kamara with a series of wild strikes but Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamara is looking to clinch.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Kamara misses.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamara's guard.
McCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a strike aimed at the side of Kamara's head but Kamara avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamara some visible discomfort.
McCarthy trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy slows the pace down.
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kamara trying to remain calm as McCarthy controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara regains half guard, as McCarthy was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Kamara's brow.
McCarthy works over Kamara with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working over Kamara with some ground and pound. Kamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara is staying active underneath McCarthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Kamara uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamara trying to control the position.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Kamara misses.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy had his way with Tagnarach Kamara in that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamara trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamara holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCarthy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamara's guard.
Kamara is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Kamara.
Kamara is still trying to improve position.
Kamara is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamara did well to prevent McCarthy getting side control.
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCarthy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
Cormac McCarthy 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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