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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 4470 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 377 p4p, 228 weight class). Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by O Canada. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jack SpeedGod. That snapped Pierre's head back.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Jack SpeedGod slips under a jab from Pierre.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick.
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to break the clinch but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod just leaning against Pierre, taking a breather.
Pierre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack SpeedGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack SpeedGod slips a jab from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre misses with a looping left.
Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Jack SpeedGod throws a leg kick which misses Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierre tries to avoid it.
Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pierre throws a jab when Jack SpeedGod was well out of range.
Pierre tries to clinch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack SpeedGod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pierre wants to clinch but Jack SpeedGod slips to the side
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
Pierre shoots in and bounces Jack SpeedGod off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jack SpeedGod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. He's pushed Pierre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack SpeedGod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pierre scrambles back to his feet.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Jack SpeedGod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack SpeedGod, as that shot connected.
Jack SpeedGod throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
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!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a left hand
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack SpeedGod throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Jack SpeedGod.
Good leg kick by Jack SpeedGod.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre.
It seemed like Jack SpeedGod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a single shot there.
Pierre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Jack SpeedGod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pierre wants to clinch up but Jack SpeedGod keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack SpeedGod.
A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack SpeedGod clobbers Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack SpeedGod. That's going to slow Pierre down.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pierre jabs Jack SpeedGod right on the nose. Jack SpeedGod blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Jack SpeedGod catches Pierre right on the button with a cross.
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!
Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack SpeedGod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Jack SpeedGod - just one landing.
Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack SpeedGod, pushing him back against the cage.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre has Jack SpeedGod pressed against the cage, preventing Jack SpeedGod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jack SpeedGod wants to stall.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
Jack SpeedGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod flicks out a counter leg kick but Pierre steps away.
Nice takedown defense from Jack SpeedGod. No joy for Pierre on that attempt.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack SpeedGod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack SpeedGod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Pierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
Jack SpeedGod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice calf kick.
Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pierre tries to clinch there but Jack SpeedGod circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack SpeedGod as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre fails with the takedown
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jack SpeedGod eats them both and turns towards Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Jack SpeedGod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pierre lands with an overhand left.
Jack SpeedGod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick.
Pierre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pierre showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jack SpeedGod with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack SpeedGod is looking to control Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack SpeedGod avoid being mounted?
Jack SpeedGod tries to get to full guard but Pierre has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod is trying is best to control the position here.
Jack SpeedGod wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack SpeedGod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jack SpeedGod taking some punishment here, with Pierre in his half guard.
Jack SpeedGod won't allow Pierre to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack SpeedGod regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Jack SpeedGod pulls Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack SpeedGod lunges at Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pierre's hand.
Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack SpeedGod blocks a jab.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack SpeedGod moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod with the inside leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod thumps Pierre with a low kick.
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack SpeedGod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Jack SpeedGod moved out of range.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack SpeedGod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pierre on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierre.
Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack SpeedGod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pierre counter with a right hand.
Jack SpeedGod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod lands a body shot.
Pierre staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Jack SpeedGod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack SpeedGod connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good low kick that Pierre was not able to check.
Pierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Jack SpeedGod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jack SpeedGod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod breaks from the clinch.
Pierre moves forwards but Jack SpeedGod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Jack SpeedGod tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack SpeedGod can pounce on him.
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack SpeedGod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierre's sensitive parts.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierre is defended easily by Jack SpeedGod.
George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Jack SpeedGod.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierre backing away here, and Jack SpeedGod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jack SpeedGod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod leaves Pierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack SpeedGod feints and then cracks Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierre down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack SpeedGod.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack SpeedGod as he jumps to the side.
Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jack SpeedGod lands a jab to the head.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack SpeedGod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack SpeedGod 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodri Yairguez (ranked 1692 p4p, 1476 weight class) and Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 179 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yairguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yairguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Yairguez's posture.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Yairguez in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yairguez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez stands and steps away. Sitsongrit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yairguez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Yairguez.
Yairguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Yairguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yairguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit controlling Yairguez's posture.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Yairguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yairguez trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yairguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yairguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Yairguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yairguez lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yairguez blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yairguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Yairguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yairguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Yairguez.
Yairguez is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yairguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez missing with knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Yairguez is having none of it.
Yairguez cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yairguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yairguez.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yairguezs head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yairguez.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yairguez needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Yairguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yairguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Yairguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Yairguez counters with a nice body shot.
Yairguez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yairguez.
Yairguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Yairguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yairguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit pushes Yairguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Yairguez tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Yairguez back against the cage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yairguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Yairguez throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yairguez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Yairguez lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Yairguez.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Yairguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Yairguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yairguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Yairguez working aggressively here.
Yairguez digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsongrit after a bit of a struggle.
Yairguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yairguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Yairguez's ribcage. Yairguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Yairguez's head.
Yairguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Yairguez lands a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yairguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
Yairguez stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yairguez passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Yairguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Yairguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yairguez is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Yairguez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Sitsongrit controlling Yairguez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Yairguez from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yairguez is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand back up but Yairguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sitsongrit.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yairguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit rushes Yairguez and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yairguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Yairguez lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yairguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yairguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yairguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yairguez can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Yairguez.
Yairguez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Yairguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Yairguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yairguezs head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Yairguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yairguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yairguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Yairguez ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Yairguez controls the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Yairguez's head.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Kaewfah Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Rodri Yairguez was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 2175 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 217 p4p, 142 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Cizek tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cizek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cizek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cizek scores with a jab.
Cizek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cizek defends well and Magomedov ends up having to push Cizek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cizek manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Cizek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Cizek.
Magomedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cizek.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cizek to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cizek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cizek. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cizek punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cizek lands a jab to the head.
Cizek has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cizek to keep the fight standing.
Cizek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Cizek counters with a straight right hand.
Cizek lands an overhand right.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cizek pinned against the cage. Cizek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Cizek gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cizek smiles and moves away.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cizek.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cizek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cizek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Cizek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cizek lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cizek - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cizek. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cizek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cizek duly obliges.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cizek circles away.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Cizek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cizek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cizek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Cizek tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at Shut Up & Train!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cizek.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Cizek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cizek walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cizek scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov shoots in but Cizek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Cizek. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cizek lands with a right hand.
Cizek scores with a head kick.
Cizek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Cizek.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cizek as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cizek's waist but Cizek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Cizek had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cizek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cizek avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cizek's half guard.
Cizek kicks off Magomedov and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cizek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cizek with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Cizek - just one landing.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Cizek sprawls well.
Cizek lands the left hand.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Cizek shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Cizek. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Cizek connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek jabs at Magomedov's body.
Cizek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cizek.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Cizek has one foot on Magomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Cizek.
Jab from Cizek.
Cizek scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Cizek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Cizek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Cizek tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cizek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands a nice shot to the body.
Cizek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cizek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Cizek as Magomedov shoots in.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cizek counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cizek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cizek lands a jab to the nose.
Cizek lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Cizek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cizek is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
Cizek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cizek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Cizek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Cizek lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cizek lands with a nice body punch.
Cizek throws a shot to the body.
Cizek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Cizek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Cizek.
Magomedov 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.
The crowd cheers as Cizek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cizek.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cizek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cizek pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cizek with a hook.
Cizek jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cizek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cizek on his heels. He'll look to pass Cizek's guard now, I'm sure.
Cizek keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov postures up in Cizek's guard and throws a big left but Cizek blocks it.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cizek has wrist control.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cizek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek kicks Magomedov off and gets to his feet.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cizek swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cizek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Cizek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cizek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cizek lands a head shot.
Cizek throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cizek, which made it look bad.
Cizek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Cizek sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cizek sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cizek cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Cizek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek lands with a straight right. Magomedov didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cizek jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cizek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Cizek.
Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Cizek lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cizek. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cizek 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 1419 p4p, 1578 weight class) and Chilli Bloke (ranked 94 p4p, 107 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandolero moves into range and clinches up with Bloke.
Bloke tries to work over Bandolero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Bandolero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bandolero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloke tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Bloke back against the cage.
Bloke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bloke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandolero's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloke.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bloke has a couple of punches blocked by Bandolero.
Bloke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloke prevents Bandolero from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandolero working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloke.
Bloke tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Bloke back against the cage.
Bandolero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bloke breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bloke finds it's way through Bandolero's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Bloke. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandolero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke keeps the fight on the outside.
Chilli Bloke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandolero throws out the jab.
Bandolero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandolero is looking to score with low kicks.
Bandolero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bloke back to the cage. Bandolero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bloke lands with a good body shot.
Bandolero throws a combination that misses
and Bloke counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandolero throws a front kick aimed at Bloke's knee but Bloke avoids it well.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke misses with a body shot.
Bandolero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero scores with a shot to the body.
Bloke cracks a nice hook into Bandolero's ribs.
Bloke looks to land a combination but Bandolero avoids it well.
Bandolero jabs at Bloke's body.
Bloke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Bloke avoids nicely.
Bloke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandolero throws a head kick that misses.
Bandolero takes one on the button.
Bloke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bloke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloke lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandolero throws a nice looking combination but Bloke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandolero connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero misses with a double jab
and Bloke counters with a series of strikes. Bandolero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandolero misses with a double jab
and Bloke counters with a nice body shot.
Bandolero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandolero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloke cracks Bandolero with a good jab.
Bandolero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bloke misses the jab.
Bandolero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero ducks right into an uppercut from Bloke.
Bloke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandolero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandolero has closed the distance and engaged Bloke in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandolero blocks a body shot from Bloke.
A right handed body shot lands from Bloke.
Bloke tries a body shot but Bandolero blocks it.
Bloke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloke tries to work over Bandolero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandolero jumps guard but Bloke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bloke misses with the head strike.
Bloke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandolero being controlled against the cage.
Bloke misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloke working aggressively here.
Bandolero blocks a body shot from Bloke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bandolero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloke.
Chilli Bloke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Bandolero. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Bloke lands.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Bloke scores with a jab to the body.
Bloke moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloke! But no joy.
Bloke cracks a nice hook into Bandolero's ribs.
Bloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandolero misses with a jab to the body
and Bloke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandolero doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloke circles away.
Bloke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Bloke blocks a head kick by Bandolero.
Bloke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandolero manages to avoid it.
Bandolero throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bloke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Bandolero.
Bloke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke lands with a nice body punch.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Bandolero avoids nicely.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bandolero throws a series of punches but Bloke moves out of range.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandolero throws out the jab.
Bandolero throws a right hand that Bloke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloke also avoids with ease.
Bloke misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandolero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandolero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloke misses the jab.
Bandolero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloke takes a swing at Bandolero's ribcage but misses.
Bandolero scores with a nice right hand.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandolero was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bandolero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Bloke. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
Bloke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bloke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloke takes a swing at Bandolero's ribcage but misses.
Bloke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bandolero rather than just go for the knockout.
Bloke blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloke unleashes a big counter combination but Bandolero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Bandolero. Beautiful body shot.
Bloke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero throws a head kick that misses.
Bloke dodges the punch combination from Bandolero.
Bandolero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero postures up in Bloke's guard and throws a big left but Bloke blocks it.
Bandolero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandolero is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandolero is looking to stand up but Bloke won't let him.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Bloke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bandolero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandolero is putting a hurting on Bloke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandolero is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloke is looking to regain half guard here but Bandolero keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloke is not content to let Bandolero control the position.
Bloke tries to bench press Bandolero off him but Bandolero keeps the position.
Bandolero cracks Bloke with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bandolero looks to land a combination but Bloke avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Bloke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bandolero doesn't seem phased though.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Bandolero.
Bandolero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Bandolero defends easily.
Bloke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloke working for a triangle but Bandolero defends it easily.
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandolero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandolero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero postures up and lands a big shot to Bloke's brow.
Bloke working for a triangle but Bandolero defends it easily.
Bandolero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandolero has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Bandolero pushes his legs off easily.
Bandolero landing some decent shots from guard.
Bandolero postures up and lands a big shot to Bloke's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bandolero stacks Bloke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bandolero!
Bandolero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bandolero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloke.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandolero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloke.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
Bloke lands a jab.
A combination from Bandolero does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandolero throws a combination. Bloke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bloke stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandolero circles away quickly and effectively.
Bloke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bloke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandolero circles away quickly and effectively.
Bloke slips a jab and a cross from Bandolero.
Bloke jabs at Bandolero's body.
Bloke swings for the body but Bandolero moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bloke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandolero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bloke.
Chilli Bloke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bloke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandolero misses with a looping right.
Bloke misses with a body punch
and Bandolero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandolero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloke trying to control the position here.
Bandolero with a nice head shot there.
Giacomo Bandolero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giacomo Bandolero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bloke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bandolero throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandolero is fighting to break Bloke's control of his arms but Bloke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloke 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chilli Bloke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Pérez (ranked 1835 p4p, 1602 weight class) and Joe Stack (ranked 189 p4p, 171 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ariel Pérez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Stack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pérez.
Pérez 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.
Pérez throws a good cross that connects.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stack cracks Pérez with an open hand slap.
Stack misses with a body shot.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pérez.
Stack wants to counter with a clinch but Pérez pushes him away.
A big left from Pérez misses.
Pérez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stack.
A countering left hand to the body from Stack misses.
Pérez 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.
 It looks like Joe Stack has been cut.
Stack moves into the clinch successfully.
Stack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Stack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Stack.
Stack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pérez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pérez is trying to break the clinch but Stack is controlling him.
Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pérez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez misses with a punch on the inside.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pérez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack misses with a punch to the body.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
A nice left hand lands by Stack.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stack.
Pérez is trying to push Stack away but Stack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Pérez controls the action.
Pérez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pérez. Stack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stack looks to throw the jab but Pérez is out of range.
Pérez ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stack manages to avoid it.
Pérez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stack.
Pérez with a nice cross.
Stack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Pérez is looking to counter punch.
Stack blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Pérez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pérez.
Stack rushes Pérez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pérez's elbow.
Stack lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stack won't allow it.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Pérez blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack keeps control of Pérez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stack lands a body punch.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Pérez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pérez scores with a shoulder strike.
Pérez breaks the clinch.
Pérez throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Pérez does it's job there.
Stack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stack lands a right hook to the body.
Stack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Pérez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pérez back to the cage. Stack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pérez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Pérez misses.
Stack staying out of range there.
Stack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Stack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pérez misses with a looping left.
Stack is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pérez rather than just go for the knockout.
Pérez connects with a body shot that sends Stack's belly button to the back.
Pérez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Stack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pérez backs up against the cage.
Stack drops his hands momentarily and Pérez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stack tries to clinch but Pérez moves out of range.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pérez manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pérez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Stack lands a body shot.
Stack misses with an uppercut.
Stack slips a jab from Pérez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez throws a good cross that connects.
Stack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pérez throws a looping overhand right but Stack ducks down to avoid it.
Stack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Stack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stack moves out of range of the strikes.
Stack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pérez throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Stack misses.
Stack works the jab nicely.
Pérez misses with a looping left.
Stack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pérez. Pérez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pérez slips a jab from Stack.
A slow jab from Pérez misses its intended target.
Pérez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Nice uppercut lands for Stack. That snapped Pérez's head back.
Stack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stack connects with a body shot that sends Pérez's belly button to the back.
Joe Stack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Pérez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Pérez.
Stack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack takes the fight into the clinch.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Pérez controls the action.
Stack misses with a body punch.
Pérez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez is trying to push Stack away but Stack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stack scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Stack gets through Pérez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pérez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stack won't allow it.
Stack tries a body shot but Pérez blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stack.
Stack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe Stack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pérez.
Stack lands with a left to the head.
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack digs a right hand underneath Pérez's ribcage. Pérez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pérez working aggressively here.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Stack.
Pérez is trying to force a seperation but Stack has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Stack prevents Pérez from breaking the clinch.
Stack tries to work over Pérez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pérez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pérez backwards.
Pérez has a couple of punches blocked by Stack.
Stack misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
A short right from Stack on the inside.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pérez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stack.
Stack throws a punch but it's blocked by Pérez.
Stack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pérez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
Pérez prevents a body shot from Stack.
Stack swings wildly with an uppercut but Pérez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pérez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pérez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pérez.
Stack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pérez's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Stack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Stack's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pérez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pérez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pérez manages to avoid it.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pérez takes one on the button.
Stack looks to throw the jab but Pérez is out of range.
Pérez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pérez lands with a good body shot.
Stack instigates a clinch.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Pérez throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Pérez fails to land.
Pérez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pérez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pérez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stack.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stack.
Stack lands with a right to the head.
Pérez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pérez.
Pérez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pérez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pérez throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Pérez is just out of range.
Stack slips a straight right by Pérez.
Stack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pérez momentarily.
Nice body punch from Stack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pérez jabs at Stack's body.
Ariel Pérez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack throws a nice looking combination but Pérez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Stack misses.
Stack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pérez.
Nice defenses there by Stack.
Pérez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pérez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pérez misses with an uppercut. Stack saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pérez misses the target.
Stack throws out a counter right but Pérez avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pérez.
Ariel Pérez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Pérez.
Stack misses with a looping right.
Pérez loads up on a big right hand but Stack slips the punch.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pérez.
Stack scores with a nice head shot.
Pérez scores with a hook to the body. Stack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stack misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stack misses the target.
Pérez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stack was well out of range. Poor timing from Pérez.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Pérez - just one landing.
Pérez scores with a shot to the body.
Stack lands with an uppercut that bounces Pérez off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Pérez lands.
Pérez slips a straight right by Stack.
Pérez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stack misses with an uppercut. Pérez saw that one coming.
Pérez loads up on a big right hand but Stack slips the punch.
Pérez slips a jab and a cross from Stack.
A lazy left from Stack finds it's target.
Pérez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pérez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pérez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pérez swinging wildly here.
Pérez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Pérez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pérez misses with a hook. Stack ducked under it nicely.
Pérez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pérez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stack misses with a right hand
letting Pérez counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pérez throws a poor cross that misses
and Stack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stack scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Stack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stack moves out of range as Pérez strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Stack.
Well Stack 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Stack!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Stack made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Gong (ranked 1342 p4p, 950 weight class) and Zayden Ahmad (ranked 138 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Li Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayden Ahmad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahmad.
Li Gong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahmad! But no joy.
Ahmad misses with a body kick.
Gong scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Gong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gong misses its intended target.
Gong misses the body punch
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong looks to throw the jab but Ahmad is out of range.
Gong stalks Ahmad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahmad's face. Ahmad staggers backwards, shaken.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gong throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Ahmad follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahmad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Ahmad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ahmad throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gong throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahmad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gong with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Ahmad clobbers Gong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahmad slips a straight right by Gong.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
Gong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Gong lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong lands with an overhand left.
Ahmad slips a straight right by Gong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gong throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Gong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gong lands a front kick.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad throws a big shot that misses.
Gong scores with a leg kick.
Gong thuds his right hand into Ahmad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gong.
Gong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Gong lands a really nice looking cross but Ahmad seems unphased.
Gong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad scores with a hook.
Ahmad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Ahmad slips under a jab.
Gong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Gong.
Gong throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
Gong is looking to slow Ahmad down with leg kicks.
Ahmad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Gong 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.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Gong with a nice cross.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmad can do to turn this around?
Gong defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gong punishes Ahmad's body with a nice straight punch.
Gong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gong looks to land a body kick but Ahmad moved away.
Ahmad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong throws a wild body kick that Ahmad sees coming a mile off.
Ahmad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gong pushes Ahmad away with a front kick.
That kick from Ahmad tenderised Gong's leg. Gong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Gong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gong.
Ahmad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gong to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahmad counters with a body kick.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ahmad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gong has got the better of the exchanges.
Gong tries to land a body kick
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong avoids a kick to the body.
Gong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Gong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahmad counters with a body kick.
Gong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahmad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Gong misses with a shot to the body
and Gong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahmad's sensitive parts.
Ahmad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ahmad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gong misses the body punch
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahmad to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahmad on the side of the head.
Ahmad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gong slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahmad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahmad moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahmad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gong misses with a body punch
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad throws a right hand that misses
and Gong counters with a good, hard body kick but Ahmad shrugs it off.
Ahmad slips a jab from Gong.
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmad was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gong cracks Ahmad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
That kick from Gong tenderised Ahmad's leg. Ahmad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Gong catches Ahmad right on the button with a cross.
Ahmad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahmad throws a body kick that misses.
Gong slips a straight right by Ahmad.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Gong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gong misses with a body punch
and Ahmad finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zayden Ahmad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmad misses with a body kick.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahmad scores with a nice right hand.
Ahmad keeps Gong at a distance using the push kick.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Ahmad off balance momentarily.
Gong connects with the punch.
Gong pushes Ahmad away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gong.
A jab from Gong misses.
Gong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahmad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Gong misses.
Ahmad tries to move into range but Gong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gong misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Gong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahmad counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad looks for the body kick but Gong saw that one coming.
Ahmad doesn't manage to clinch there - Gong circles away.
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Gong cracks Ahmad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong throws out a powerful jab.
Gong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong thows a leg kick but Ahmad checks it
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Ahmad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Ahmad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gong scoring well with a low kick there.
Gong blocks a jab.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Gong connects with a body shot that sends Ahmad's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gong slips under a jab.
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Gong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Gong ducks down to avoid it.
Gong scores with a hook to the body. Ahmad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong throws a head kick that Ahmad semi-blocks.
Jab by Gong.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahmad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahmad scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Ahmad.
Nice jab there from Ahmad.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut. Gong saw that one coming.
Ahmad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gong, as that shot connected.
Ahmad wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahmad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Gong 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.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
A less than humble Li Gong 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Bull (ranked 1477 p4p, 784 weight class) and Egor Kuznecov (ranked 106 p4p, 66 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, French Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Kuznecov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bull slips a straight right by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bull circles away.
Kuznecov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznecov! But no joy.
Kuznecov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznecov throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznecov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznecov throws out the jab.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Kuznecov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznecov misses the jab.
Kuznecov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Kuznecov.
The fighters circling - Kuznecov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bull throws a body shot but no joy.
French Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznecov loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Kuznecov manages to avoid it.
Kuznecov clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bull as Kuznecov tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Kuznecov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznecov wants to stall.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznecov.
Kuznecov keeps control of Bull as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznecov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Kuznecov as the two fighters clinch.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov has a couple of punches blocked by Bull.
Kuznecov presses Bull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bull blocks a body shot from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bull up against the cage.
Bull tries to break free but Kuznecov pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Kuznecov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow.
Bull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznecov moves away from the strike by Bull.
Kuznecov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznecov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznecov throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov looks to throw the jab but Bull is out of range.
Kuznecov tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznecov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like French Bull has been cut.
Kuznecov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznecov's shoulder, as Kuznecov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznecov defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznecov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
Kuznecov misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Kuznecov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznecov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bull with a body shot.
Kuznecov misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznecov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kuznecov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznecov misses with an uppercut.
Bull leaves Kuznecov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Bull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznecov misses with an uppercut
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
Bull throws a hook but Kuznecov avoids it easily.
Kuznecov with the counter takedown but Bull avoids it easily.
Kuznecov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznecov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
French Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Kuznecov.
Bull slips under a jab.
Kuznecov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznecov throws an off balance right hand
and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznecov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznecov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that French Bull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on French Bull's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull takes a swing at Kuznecov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kuznecov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bull throws a hook but Kuznecov avoids it easily.
Kuznecov slips a straight right by Bull.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Bull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznecov.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznecov's head back.
Kuznecov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bull, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bull.
Bull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznecov.
A body shot lands from Kuznecov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull.
Bull tries to break free but Kuznecov pushes him back against the cage.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznecov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull takes a shot to the head.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznecov lands a body shot.
Kuznecov is struggling to control the position.
Kuznecov tries to work over Bull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznecov lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kuznecov as the two fighters clinch.
Bull is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Kuznecov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznecov just leaning against Bull, taking a breather.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznecov cracks Bull with a nice body shot.
Bull gets through Kuznecov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznecov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznecov blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznecov won't allow it.
Kuznecov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznecov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznecov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznecov digs a right hand underneath Bull's ribcage. Bull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznecov.
Kuznecov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznecov slows down the pace here.
Kuznecov gets through Bull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznecov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuznecov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Bull is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuznecov is struggling to control the position.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznecov.
Bull wants to break free but Kuznecov has control.
Kuznecov misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov lands a body punch.
Kuznecov digs a right hand into Bull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bull's gas tank.
Kuznecov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov is struggling to control the position.
Bull wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Bull blocks a body shot from Kuznecov.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bull misses with some punches.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov lands an uppercut.
Kuznecov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bull backwards.
Kuznecov just leaning against Bull, taking a breather.
Kuznecov misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuznecov scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
Kuznecov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kuznecov lands with a right to the head.
Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznecov pushes Bull back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznecov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on French Bull's cut.
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!
Bull bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kuznecov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bull falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bull was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Egor Kuznecov!
A very excited looking Egor Kuznecov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Romero (ranked 940 p4p, 417 weight class) and Sven Johansson (ranked 99 p4p, 39 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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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 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romero gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Johansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson is stalling here.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Johansson.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Romero keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romero breaks the clinch.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero wants to clinch but Johansson slips to the side
and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Romero rushes Johansson and presses him up against the cage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romero lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero avoids the body shot from Johansson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romero closes the distance but Johansson moves to the side
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero moves to clinch but Johansson breaks away
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Romero wants to clinch.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Romero breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johansson misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johansson tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Johansson coming out on top.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Johansson catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero lands with a straight right. Johansson didn't see that one coming.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romero clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero blocking some punches.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Romero tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Romero darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johansson tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Johansson.
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Johansson.
Johansson gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson breaks from the clinch.
Romero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Johansson throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Romero moves away from the strike by Johansson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Johansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Romero tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Romero slips a jab from Johansson.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Romero drives through and clinches with Johansson against the cage.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johansson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Our winner, Sven Johansson, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco (ranked 1346 p4p, 657 weight class) and Daniel Belyaev (ranked 140 p4p, 71 weight class). Flamenco comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Flamenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Belyaev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flamenco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flamenco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flamenco tries to get out of the position.
Flamenco struggling a bit here.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Belyaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belyaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flamenco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belyaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belyaev is putting a hurting on Flamenco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big elbow.
Belyaev lands some shots froms side control.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Flamenco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belyaev on the ground.
Flamenco is trying to control Belyaev's posture but Belyaev avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belyaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belyaev scores with punches from side control.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belyaev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Belyaev working the body and head with strikes.
Belyaev grinds an elbow into Flamenco's temple.
Flamenco tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyaev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Belyaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flamenco some visible discomfort.
Belyaev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flamenco prevents Belyaev from improving position.
An elbow from Belyaev crashes against the mat.
Belyaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belyaev landing strikes.
Belyaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flamenco wants to control but Belyaev postures up.
Belyaev is chipping away with strikes.
Belyaev scoring with punches from side control.
Flamenco takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Belyaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flamenco is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Flamenco's head but Flamenco avoids it well.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big elbow.
Belyaev working the ground and pound but Flamenco is defending the strikes.
Belyaev working the ground and pound.
Belyaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flamenco!
Belyaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flamenco's face.
Belyaev with a couple of short strikes.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flamenco is rocked!
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Flamenco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belyaev cracks Flamenco with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Huang (ranked 554 p4p, 75 weight class) and James River (ranked 55 p4p, 8 weight class). James River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Huang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huang.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
River tries to bum rush Huang with a series of wild strikes but Huang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huang misses with an uppercut.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Huang misses.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a jab to the body
and Huang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Huang throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River drops his hands momentarily and Huang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River throws a looping overhand right but Huang ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Huang. That's going to slow River down.
A slow jab from Huang misses its intended target.
River gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.
River lands a few punches from side control.
River sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Huang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Huang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Huang is trying to buck River off.
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River tries to score with some ground and pound. Huang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to control but River postures up.
River scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River lands a nice forearm strike.
River is chipping away with strikes.
River trying to control the position but Huang is working away.
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang struggling a bit here.
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huang, who protects the arm well.
Huang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for River to stand up.
River scores with a hook to the body. Huang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Huang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by River .
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
River misses the shot to the body.
Huang scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
River misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Huang counters with a straight right hand.
Huang wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
Huang misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River has managed to clinch.
Huang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
River sizes up Huang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from River misses.
River misses with an uppercut
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huang moves away.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a body punch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huang is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
River is working for a kimura but Huang is defending it quite comfortably.
River misses with a head shot. Huang uses the momentum to regain guard.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Huang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huang trying to control the position.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
River wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
River working for submissions but it's allowed Huang to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River gets back to full guard.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huang wants to stand but River has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
River is working an open guard so Huang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Huang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang throws a hook but River blocks it.
River misses with a jab to the body
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
River misses with a hook to the body
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
Huang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
River misses with a straight left.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
River with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
River lands an elbow.
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from River are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
River misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
River cracks Huang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
River scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, River asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is putting a hurting on Huang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Huang's head but Huang avoids it well.
River wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huang, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from River crashes against the mat.
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as River stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang regains half guard.
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang trying to control but River postures up.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huang tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
River thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
River controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huang throws a hook but River blocks it.
River takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huang walks into a jab.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Huang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huang throws a body kick that misses.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang throws a front kick aimed at River 's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a right and a left that Huang avoids nicely.
River with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huang pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Huang.
Huang lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like James River has been cut.
A short right from Huang on the inside.
Huang lands a left hand.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang misses with some punches.
River tries to stall but Huang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Huang manages to break the clinch.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James River 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River throws a combination that misses
and Huang counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
Huang connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River defending well as Huang loads up on a big left hand.
River misses with a left hand
and Huang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Huang misses.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee Huang is winning the standup battle so far.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang scores with a hook.
River throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from River .
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Huang cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Huang.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Huang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huang slips a jab and a cross from River .
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Huang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huang.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Huang.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Huang.
River needs to keep his hands up - Huang had a free shot at his head there.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huang misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huang looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River connects with the punch.
River misses with an uppercut.
Huang missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huang defends well and River ends up having to push Huang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huang.
 River is rocked!
River lands a slapping body shot.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Huang finish him?
River swings widly with a right hand
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huang comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! River stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Huang is on him like rabid pit bull! River slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang!
Lee Huang is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Lee Huang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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