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UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiyness Da Prince (ranked 4521 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 477 p4p, 400 weight class). The key to victory for Hiyness Da Prince has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiyness Da Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis.
It looked like Da Prince was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennis.
Da Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dennis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Prince looking to control.
Dennis controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym.
Da Prince has momentary wrist control but Dennis slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Da Prince blocks nicely.
Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince trying to control the position here.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince preventing the sweep.
Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis trying to keep a closed guard but Da Prince is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dennis holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Prince won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Da Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Prince.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Prince.
Da Prince swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis'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.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Da Prince avoids it easily.
Da Prince misses with a jab to the body
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Da Prince fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Da Prince is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Prince wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Da Prince is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Prince's guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it.
Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Da Prince tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Da Prince taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Prince defending well though.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Prince wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Prince has a hand on Dennis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis controlling his opponent.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Prince's face.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
Dennis tries to control but Da Prince wriggling away.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis content just to control the position here.
Dennis lands a heavy elbow.
 It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Da Prince is trying desperately to improve position.
Dennis with a couple of short strikes.
Dennis looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Prince is having none of it.
The referee warns Da Prince that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis landing shots from mount.
Dennis lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Prince is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da Prince?
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Da Prince has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Da Prince is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Da Prince is trying to break free.
Dennis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Da Prince to escape the position.
Da Prince wants to escape the position.
Da Prince is working hard here to advance position.
Da Prince defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dennis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dennis is not going to allow Da Prince to sit and survive in this position.
Da Prince is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Da Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Prince tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Prince to the ground. Da Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Da Prince swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis defending well as Da Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well.
Da Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dennis is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Da Prince is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Prince pinned against the cage. Da Prince gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Prince being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dennis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Long (ranked 2522 p4p, 4979 weight class) and Reese Madden (ranked 233 p4p, 402 weight class). Madden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shut Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Long's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Madden works the jab nicely.
Madden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Long is trying to defend but Madden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Long wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madden on the ground.
Madden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Madden controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madden is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Madden extends the arm and Long is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reese Madden!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils De Wilde (ranked 1983 p4p, 1834 weight class) and Glass Joe Jr (ranked 202 p4p, 190 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joe Jr's choice of entrance music: Punch Out Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils De Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Joe Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr throws a right hand that misses
and De Wilde counters with a straight right hand.
De Wilde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Wilde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces De Wilde off the cage and back into range.
De Wilde connects with a body shot that sends Joe Jr's belly button to the back.
Joe Jr misses with a looping left.
De Wilde throws the left hand but Joe Jr avoids the punch easily.
Joe Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Wilde moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wilde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Wilde scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from De Wilde both land. Nice combination.
De Wilde moves away from the strike by Joe Jr.
We've been informed that Joe Jr 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.
A big left from Joe Jr misses.
De Wilde ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr.
De Wilde lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joe Jr misses with a straight left.
De Wilde forces Joe Jr back against the cage and clinches.
De Wilde pushes Joe Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for De Wilde.
Decent striking displayed by Joe Jr there.
Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Jr works De Wilde's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and De Wilde counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Jr misses with a straight right.
De Wilde fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Joe Jr misses.
Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Wilde.
Joe Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Wilde finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe Jr's head.
Joe Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Wilde throws a leg kick
and Joe Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Wilde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joe Jr scores with the left hand. De Wilde knows he should have avoided that one.
Joe Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from De Wilde misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Wilde throws a front kick that sends Joe Jr stumbling back into the cage.
De Wilde throws a right hand that misses
and De Wilde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Wilde needs to keep his hands up - Joe Jr had a free shot at his head there.
De Wilde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Wilde misses the jab.
De Wilde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Wilde misses with a body shot.
De Wilde throws a body shot but no joy.
De Wilde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Wilde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joe Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Wilde fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Wilde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr.
De Wilde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joe Jr just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by De Wilde.
De Wilde throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe Jr stalls.
De Wilde lands with a left to the head.
De Wilde misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Wilde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe Jr backwards.
Joe Jr wants to stall.
Joe Jr can't find room to land a body shot as De Wilde controls the action.
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 Nils De Wilde 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.
De Wilde wants to clinch up but Joe Jr keeps it at a distance.
De Wilde moves forwards but Joe Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Wilde staying out of range there.
Joe Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Wilde.
An attempted straight right counter from De Wilde misses the target.
Joe Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Wilde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Jr misses with a hook. De Wilde ducked under it nicely.
Joe Jr misses with a hook.
Joe Jr lands a nice shot that snaps De Wilde's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
Joe Jr drops De Wilde with a beautiful combination! De Wilde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe Jr is looking for the KO!
 De Wilde is rocked!
De Wilde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joe Jr. That did some damage!
Oh De Wilde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe Jr steps in with a hook that catches De Wilde right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Joe Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! De Wilde looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 1608 p4p, 2253 weight class) and Jimmy Skoog (ranked 236 p4p, 299 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skoog misses with an uppercut.
Skoog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skoog duly obliges.
It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Jiurgite misses with a straight right.
Jiurgite lands a high kick!
Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skoog lands a jab to the head.
Skoog staying out of range there.
Jiurgite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skoog.
Skoog lands a jab-cross 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!
A punch combination from Skoog misses.
Skoog scores with a body shot.
Jiurgite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skoog dips to his left and cracks Jiurgite with an uppercut!
Zé Jiurgite's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Skoog.
It looked like Jiurgite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiurgite throws the left hand but Skoog avoids the punch easily.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiurgite gets tackled into the cage by Skoog. Skoog maintains the clinch.
Jiurgite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiurgite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite is looking for a takedown.
Jiurgite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skoog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiurgite misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiurgite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jiurgite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skoog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skoog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skoog digs a right hand into Jiurgite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jiurgite's gas tank.
Skoog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiurgite misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jiurgite.
A hook to the body from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog prevents a body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiurgite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoog tries a body shot but Jiurgite blocks it.
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Skoog holds him up against the cage and eventually Jiurgite drops back down to his feet.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoog uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite blocks a body shot from Skoog.
Skoog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiurgite.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiurgite.
Skoog can't find room to land a body shot as Jiurgite controls the action.
Skoog looking to slow down the pace here.
Skoog lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Jiurgite pushes Skoog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiurgite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiurgite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoog swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiurgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skoog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiurgite's elbow.
Jiurgite takes a shot to the head.
Skoog can't find room to land a body shot as Jiurgite controls the action.
Skoog gets through Jiurgite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoog scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Skoog - that landed with a thud.
Jiurgite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoog taking a breather.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Skoog.
Jiurgite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jiurgite scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jiurgite.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiurgite.
Skoog tries to work over Jiurgite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiurgite lands a left hand.
Jiurgite swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog working aggressively here.
Skoog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jiurgites head.
Skoog swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiurgite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiurgite struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoog controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Skoog.
Skoog blocking some punches.
A short right from Jiurgite on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiurgite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
Skoog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Skoog struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiurgite controls his hands.
Good body shot from Skoog.
Jiurgite tries to work over Skoog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiurgite misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiurgite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiurgite manages to pull guard.
Skoog 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.
Skoog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
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 Zé Jiurgite will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zé Jiurgite's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite slips a straight right by Skoog.
Jiurgite throws a hook to the side of Skoog's head but Skoog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiurgite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiurgite throws an overhand right that lands on Skoog's shoulder, as Skoog tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Jiurgite misses.
Jiurgite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skoog misses with a wild combination.
Jiurgite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skoog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiurgite. Skoog does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skoog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jiurgite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skoog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skoog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skoog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jiurgite backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Skoog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite misses with a body shot.
A jab from Jiurgite finds it's way through Skoog's defenses.
Jiurgite misses with a series of wild punches.
Skoog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skoog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jiurgite doesn't seem bothered though.
Skoog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Skoog misses
and Jiurgite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jiurgite throws a body kick that misses
and Skoog counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Skoog misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Jiurgite tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jiurgite has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Skoog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiurgite connects with a leg kick.
Skoog moves away from the strike by Jiurgite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zé Jiurgite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Skoog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiurgite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jiurgite is rocked!
and Skoog counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jiurgite! He's just covering up as Skoog starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Skoog!
A determined Jimmy Skoog didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Light Weight Jones (ranked 1901 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 187 p4p, 119 weight class). Tavares has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Michael Tavares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Light Weight Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Jones ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Light Weight Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Jones instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones slips under a jab.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Jones gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Tavares takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
A cross from Jones lands.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Tavares throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tavares is quick to defend against it.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tavares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tavares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Tavares is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares moves away
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tavares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tavares let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking to wear down Tavares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavares scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with the body kick
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tavares.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Light Weight Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Light Weight Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavares can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavares just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavares after a bit of a struggle.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavares's efforts to push away.
Light Weight Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Tavares tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Tavares in his tracks for a moment.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tavares's brow.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Tavares is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Tavares thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 1534 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Sepi Koli (ranked 182 p4p, 227 weight class). Galvarino comes into the arena with Wretched of the Earth - El Otro Lado blaring out of the sound system. Sepi Koli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Koli!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvarino finds it's way round the side to connect with Koli's head.
Koli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galvarino.
Koli throws a body kick that misses.
Galvarino throwing a counter right hand but Koli manages to avoid it.
Galvarino scores with a jab. Koli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Galvarino 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.
Galvarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galvarino checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Galvarino misses the target.
Koli misses with a wild body shot.
Galvarino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galvarino throws out the jab.
Koli misses with an uppercut.
Koli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galvarino manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Galvarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvarino connects with a nice looking jab.
Galvarino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koli tries to score with a low kick but Galvarino moves his leg out of the way.
Koli throws a big shot that misses.
Galvarino scores with a nice strike.
Koli throws a lazy right hand but Galvarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galvarino is able to avoid easily.
Koli takes one to the chin there.
Galvarino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galvarino lands a nice looking body shot.
Galvarino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koli flicks out a counter leg kick but Galvarino steps away.
Koli misses with a body kick.
Koli throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Galvarino counter with a right hand.
Galvarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koli.
Koli throws out a counter right but Galvarino avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Galvarino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli staying out of range there.
Koli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Galvarino jabs Koli right on the nose. Koli blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli misses with an uppercut. Galvarino saw that one coming.
Galvarino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koli throws an off balance right hand
and Galvarino counters with a crisp one two that drops Koli! Galvarino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koli to his feet! Koli is in big trouble!
 Koli is rocked!
Koli looks up at the clock. Bad move! Galvarino lands a right hand from hell, dropping Koli. Galvarino pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that © Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayilton Almeda (ranked 542 p4p, 1187 weight class) and Akimbo Spice Chai Jr (ranked 71 p4p, 149 weight class). Almeda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anota Aí - MC Lipi. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda misses with an uppercut
and Almeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almeda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chai Jr.
Almeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chai Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Almeda.
Almeda is breathing heavily.
Chai Jr pushes Almeda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almeda.
Chai Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chai Jr.
Almeda blocking some punches.
Chai Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jayilton Almeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai Jr's waist but Chai Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeda off to one side.
Chai Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Chai Jr lands a front kick.
Chai Jr throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
Chai Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Almeda.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai Jr.
A big left from Chai Jr misses.
Chai Jr slips under a jab from Almeda.
Chai Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Almeda throws a body punch but Chai Jr moves out of range.
Almeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has been cut.
Chai Jr throws a head kick but Almeda moves out of range.
Almeda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai Jr.
Almeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai Jr slips under a jab from Almeda.
A head kick misses from Chai Jr.
Chai Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai Jr lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda tries to clinch
and Chai Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chai Jr!
Almeda 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.
Almeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Almeda misses with a straight left.
Almeda has his takedown stuffed
and Chai Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai Jr.
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Almeda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chai Jr follows Almeda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
Our winner, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr, 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.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent for taking the fight, all the fans, my coaches, my sponsors Savage Fightwear and Furnace Performance.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 1076 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Ching Chong Chongching (ranked 134 p4p, 154 weight class). Adunga Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ching Chong Chongching!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chongching misses with a low kick.
Adunga Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Adunga Jr is looking to chop away at Chongching's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Adunga Jr misses the target.
Chongching throws out a loose jab but Adunga Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adunga Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chongching ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chongching lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chongching.
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Chongching fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adunga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adunga Jr dodges the punch combination from Chongching.
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Chongching counters with a stiff right hand.
Adunga Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Chongching counters with a three punch combo that has Adunga Jr backing up. Adunga Jr nods at Chongching to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adunga Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chongching's head backwards.
Chongching throws a hook but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Adunga Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Chongching uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adunga Jr.
Chongching throws a looping overhand right but Adunga Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Adunga Jr is looking to counter punch.
Chongching misses with a head kick.
Chongching steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Chongching throws a leg kick
and Adunga Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chongching is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chongching avoids the body shot from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chongching.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chongching in his tracks.
Adunga Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chongching.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adunga Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chongching.
Some wild striking there from Chongching.
A clash of legs there as Chongching blocks the low kick.
Adunga Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adunga Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chongching throws a lazy right hand but Adunga Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adunga Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chongching scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chongching throws a looping overhand right but Adunga Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Chongching keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chongching displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adunga Jr throws out the jab.
Adunga Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adunga Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Chongching moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chongching.
A swing and a miss from Chongching.
Adunga Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chongching was well out of range. Poor timing from Adunga Jr.
Chongching takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chongching sprawling to the canvas! Chongching rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adunga Jr finish him?!
Chongching is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adunga Jr throws a hook but Chongching blocks it.
A head kick misses from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chongching tries a head kick but it misses.
Adunga Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Chongching avoided it.
Chongching moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut
and Adunga Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Chongching.
Adunga Jr misses the jab.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Chongching's shoulder, as Chongching tries to avoid the shot.
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 Kwadwo Adunga Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Adunga Jr misses its intended target.
Chongching tries a head kick but it misses.
Chongching loads up on a big right hand but Adunga Jr slips the punch.
Chongching takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Adunga Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Chongching throws a looping overhand right but Adunga Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook. Chongching ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Chongching on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whack! Adunga Jr lands a heavy head kick that drops Chongching. The ref tackles Adunga Jr to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chongching was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 331 p4p, 621 weight class) and Murha Puro (ranked 48 p4p, 90 weight class). Murha Puro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov slips a jab from Puro.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro scores with the left hand. Boytsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Boytsov dives in and scores a takedown into Puro's guard.
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puro!
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov trying to remain calm as Puro controls from the top position.
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Puro keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Boytsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is staying tight to Boytsov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.
Boytsov tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boytsov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Puro working away.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov being controlled for a moment.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
Boytsov is trying to escape the position but Puro is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Puro has passed into side control.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is looking to control Puro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boytsov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boytsov ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Puro misses.
Boytsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puro backs up against the cage.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Puro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puro tries to escape but Boytsov is in control.
Boytsov slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov working away.
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boytsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boytsov's guard! Nice work there by Puro!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov pulls Puro in close to prevent any damage.
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov trying to control the position.
Murha Puro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boytsov working for a triangle but Puro defends it easily.
Puro stays in close to Boytsov's body and controls the position.
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boytsov looking for subs off his back but Puro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puro controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Puro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Puro!
Boytsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puro's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov trying to get back to full guard but Puro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boytsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Murha Puro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boytsov misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Puro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boytsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boytsov shoots in but Puro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boytsov gets a takedown into half guard.
Puro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puro is on top in guard.
Puro preventing the sweep.
Puro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puro looking to pass the guard.
Puro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily.
Boytsov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puro has picked Boytsov up and slammed him! Boytsov can't keep hold of the triangle and Puro manages to pass to side control!
Boytsov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puro controlling the position easily from mount.
Boytsov is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
Puro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boytsov throws a jab when Puro was well out of range.
Puro unleashes a big counter combination but Boytsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
Puro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boytsov walks into a straight right hand from Puro.
Puro throws a body punch but Boytsov moves out of range.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Boytsov's shoulder, as Boytsov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boytsov defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov misses with a straight right.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Puro.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro cracks Boytsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro lands a jab to Boytsov's midsection.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puro works the jab nicely.
Puro blocks a jab.
Puro throws a hook but Boytsov avoids it easily.
Puro throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
Boytsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Boytsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boytsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Puro misses.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov scores with a hook.
Puro tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puro slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Boytsov slips under a jab.
Boytsov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boytsov.
Boytsov misses with the combination.
Puro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Puro leaves Boytsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boytsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Puro lands a nice hook to Boytsov's body. Boytsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puro lands a really nice looking cross but Boytsov seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro jabs at Boytsov's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro lands with a good body shot.
Boytsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boytsov looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov lands a nice hook to Puro's body. Puro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puro scores with a jab.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov cracks Puro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a series of strikes. Puro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boytsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Puro wants to counter with a clinch but Boytsov pushes him away.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puro gets a clinch.
Boytsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boytsov.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murha Puro dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Boytsov has a takedown stuffed.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Boytsov - just one landing.
Boytsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov scores with the left hand. Puro knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boytsov.
Donk. Puro catches Boytsov right on the button with a cross.
Boytsov fails to land the takedown.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Boytsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boytsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the head.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boytsov.
Boytsov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puro defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Puro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Boytsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Boytsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro avoiding damage.
Boytsov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boytsov backwards.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Puro manages to get underhooks.
Come on Boytsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boytsov controls his hands.
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boytsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boytsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro stalls.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Puro.
Puro effectively controlling the action here.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Puro.
Boytsov is rocked!
Boytsov can't get the takedown.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boytsov blocking some punches.
Puro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boytsov with a big uppercut! Boytsov tries to clinch up but Puro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boytsov to the mat! Boytsov covers up and Puro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murha Puro!
Murha Puro is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Murha Puro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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