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SYN 1099 Sampson vs Rozhkav II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 3152 p4p, 20926 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 97 p4p, 539 weight class). Sarethi has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk misses with a straight right.
Sarethi tests Tampukpuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarethi gets tackled into the cage by Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk maintains the clinch.
Tampukpuk wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarethi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampukpuks head.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
Sarethi lands with a left to the head.
Sarethi misses with the head strike.
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tampukpuk clinches up against the cage.
Sarethi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarethi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarethi working aggressively here.
Tampukpuk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sarethi can't fight it off and eventually Tampukpuk manages to take the fight to the floor. Sarethi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sarethi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk blocking some punches.
Sarethi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarethi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarethi.
Tampukpuk shoots in but Sarethi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarethi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarethi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tampukpuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tampukpuk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to pass to mount but Sarethi is defending the position.
Well, if Tampukpuk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sarethi is just riding it out for now. Tampukpuk eventually gives up the hold.
Sarethi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tampukpuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tampukpuk trying to mount his opponent but Sarethi defends it.
Tampukpuk stalling away here and it's allowed Sarethi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi can't keep his opponent in guard - Tampukpuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tampukpuk is just content to waste time from the top position. Sarethi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Sarethi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarethi is keeping the position for now.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarethi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Tampukpuk advances position into side control!
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarethi keeps working.
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salyn Sarethi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarethi. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Sarethi throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk 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.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarethi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tampukpuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Tampukpuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown but Sarethi manages to get underhooks.
Sarethi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarethi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi lands with a left to the head.
Tampukpuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tampukpuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sarethi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarethi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampukpuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tampukpuk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sarethi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarethi tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Sarethi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tampukpuk blocking some punches.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sarethi smiles and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sarethi 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 Tampukpuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tampukpuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tampukpuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarethi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarethi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sarethi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sarethi misses with the head strike.
Tampukpuk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tampukpuk pushes down on Sarethi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Sarethi defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampukpuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sarethi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Sarethi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sarethi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk walks into a left hand.
Sarethi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tampukpuk counters with a takedown into side control.
Tampukpuk tries to advance to mount but Sarethi denies him.
Tampukpuk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sarethi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tampukpuk's guard! Nice work there by Sarethi!
Tampukpuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarethi defends it easily.
Tampukpuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tampukpuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Tampukpuk, not yet.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk seems keen to control Sarethi's posture.
Sarethi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarethi wants to stand but Tampukpuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tampukpuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sarethi stacks Tampukpuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sarethi!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salyn Sarethi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sarethi thuds his shin into the meat of Tampukpuk's side.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tampukpuk thuds his right hand into Sarethi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarethi gets caught flat footed, as Tampukpuk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarethi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarethi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampukpuk is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarethi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws an elbow that misses. Sarethi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tampukpuk's guard. Nice move by Sarethi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk has his foot on Sarethi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarethi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tampukpuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarethi is one step ahead there.
Tampukpuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarethi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tampukpuk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sarethi passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk regains half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Sarethi is keeping busy.
Tampukpuk is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sarethi is tapping! Great win for Tampukpuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturito Tampukpuk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Bean (ranked 4728 p4p, 4853 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 137 p4p, 140 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace looks for a takedown but Bean sprawls well.
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Bean lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bean pulls his head out easily.
Bean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wallace's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace manages to get to full guard.
Bean landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bean is stalling in the full guard.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking for a guillotine here but Bean defends easily.
Bean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bean content to stall in guard here.
Bean scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean distracts Wallace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Bean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wallace is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean working some strikes from top position.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace looking for subs off his back but Bean has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Bean is very close to passing his half guard.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bean working Wallace over with strikes.
Bean content to control rather than advance.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bean in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bean clinches.
Bean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace fails to pull guard.
Bean gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Bean drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Wallace tries to roll over but Bean keeps him under control.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bean.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bean connects with a nice short shot to Wallace's temple.
Bean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bean prevents Wallace from improving his position.
Bean trying to control the pace.
Bean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to keep Bean in close.
Bean is sitting in close to Wallace's body. Wallace has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bean is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bean is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wallace.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Wallace!
In his post fight interview, William Wallace started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 1283 p4p, 5010 weight class) and Pope Cozad (ranked 129 p4p, 400 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cozad's choice of entrance music: Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Pope Cozad struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pope Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad clinches.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Andary has him pressed against the cage.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Andary digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cozad throws a punch but it's blocked by Andary.
Andary lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Andary throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
A left hand lands to the body for Andary.
A short uppercut from Andary.
Cozad misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andary.
Andary blocks an uppercut.
Andary works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Andary on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad rushes Andary and presses him up against the cage.
Cozad can't find room to land a body shot as Andary controls the action.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Andary holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Gary Andary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Cozad.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad tries to work over Andary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cozad successfully pulls guard.
Andary advances position into side control!
Cozad prevents Andary from improving position.
Andary has control of an arm but Cozad manages to advance to Andary's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andary is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cozad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cozad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Andary knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Andary for a finish.
Cozad not allowing Andary to control his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad is trying to stick to Andary's back but Andary is turning into Cozad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cozad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andary.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad can't keep his opponent in guard - Andary advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Andary is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cozad wants to control but Andary is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad is in trouble now - Andary has advanced to mount!
Cozad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cozad has given up his back.
Andary looking for the choke from the back.
Andary working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Cozad is doing well to defend. Andary seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Cozad is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Andary!
Our winner, Gary Andary, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 1096 p4p, 3841 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 136 p4p, 416 weight class). Trejo has chosen El Mas Bravo De Los Bravos as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trejo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sycek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sycek working the ground and pound from side control.
Sycek wants to control but Trejo is keeping him busy.
Sycek scores with punches from side control.
 Trejo is rocked!
Sycek working the ground and pound from side control.
Trejo is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Trejo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sycek can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 1430 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 144 p4p, 199 weight class). Rivers has chosen RUNNING IN THE 90’s as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Rivers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 21 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Brunswick Jr throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick Jr.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunswick Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunswick Jr jabs at Rivers's body.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Rivers throws a jab when Brunswick Jr was well out of range.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Brunswick Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivers or perhaps it was just good defense by Brunswick Jr, which made it look bad.
Brunswick Jr slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Rivers off balance momentarily.
Rivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brunswick Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Brunswick Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brunswick Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Brunswick Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunswick Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rivers pushes Brunswick Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers lands an elbow just above Brunswick Jr 's eye.
Brunswick Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
Brunswick Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunswick Jr lands with a left to the head.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivers digs a right hand into Brunswick Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunswick Jr's gas tank.
Rivers works on Brunswick Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Brunswick Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Brunswick Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunswick Jr blocks an uppercut.
Rivers is trying to stall.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunswick Jr backwards.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brunswick Jr tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Brunswick Jr back against the cage.
Brunswick Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Brunswick Jr controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Brunswick Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Brunswick Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick Jr controls his hands.
Brunswick Jr tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Rivers to work.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Brunswick Jr blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rivers scores with the left hand. Brunswick Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunswick Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers tries to clinch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Brunswick Jr.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brunswick Jr defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Brunswick Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body.
Brunswick Jr forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunswick Jr misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Brunswick Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brunswick Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr avoids the elbow strike from Rivers, against the cage.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brunswick Jr.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick Jr finish him?
Nice body punch from Brunswick Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brunswick Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunswick Jr pushes Rivers against the cage. Brunswick Jr is working some dirty boxing. Brunswick Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Rivers goes down! Rivers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brunswick Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriel Nayati (ranked 1013 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 105 p4p, 142 weight class). Nayati's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Indian Calling - At War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Maitonaama.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maitonaama pinned against the cage. Maitonaama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nayati misses the shot to the body.
Maitonaama stuffs the takedown attempt from Nayati. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maitonaama connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama throws a hook but Nayati avoids it easily.
Maitonaama swings for the body but Nayati moves out of range.
Nayati scores with a hook to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nayati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maitonaama cracks a nice hook into Nayati's ribs.
Maitonaama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama stuffs the takedown.
Nayati blocks a jab.
Nayati 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.
Maitonaama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maitonaama but Maitonaama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nayati closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maitonaama did well to prevent Nayati getting side control.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maitonaama tries to get to full guard but Nayati has control of the leg.
Nayati throws a strike but Maitonaama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maitonaama 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!
Nayati throws a strike but Maitonaama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maitonaama won't allow Nayati to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati is working hard here to advance position.
Nayati bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maitonaama's guard.
Maitonaama keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maitonaama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Nayati landing some decent shots from guard.
Nayati looking to pass the 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.
Maitonaama is pulling down on Nayati's head. It's preventing any offense from Nayati, at least for the moment.
Maitonaama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama keeping full guard, as Nayati tries to pass.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing.
Nayati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maitonaama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Adriel Nayati will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maitonaama clinches.
Nayati can't get the takedown.
Maitonaama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nayati backwards.
Maitonaama stops a takedown attempt from Nayati.
Nayati tries to pull guard but Maitonaama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Nayati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nayati scores with a shot to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Nayati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nayati tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maitonaama blocking some punches.
Nayati jumps guard and drags Maitonaama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nayati wants to sweep here but Maitonaama controlling him for the moment.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayati has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nayati is keeping the position for now.
Nayati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maitonaama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nayati wants to sweep here but Maitonaama controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maitonaama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maitonaama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Maitonaama scoring with some ground and pound.
Nayati is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two 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.
Maitonaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nayati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nayati has control of Maitonaama's left arm, preventing Maitonaama from doing any damage.
Maitonaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maitonaama lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nayati is on top in guard.
Nayati forces his way into half guard.
Nayati is looking for a kimura here.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maitonaama's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maitonaama is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nayati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maitonaama is looking to improve his position.
Nayati working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is defending against the submission attempts here by Nayati.
Nayati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maitonaama controlling the position well.
Maitonaama is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati is nestled in close to Maitonaama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maitonaama misses with a right hand
and Nayati counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maitonaama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Nayati stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati is looking to pass into half guard but Maitonaama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maitonaama is in guard.
Nayati pulls Maitonaama in to control the position.
Nayati is trying to control the position but Maitonaama postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Maitonaama has momentary wrist control but Nayati slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maitonaama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nayati distracts Maitonaama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nayati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Nayati controlling him for the moment.
Nayati landing some decent shots from guard.
Maitonaama has Nayati pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maitonaama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nayati, into his guard.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maitonaama manages to get himself to full guard.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati is stalling in the full guard.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adriel Nayati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maitonaama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nayati is one step ahead there.
Nayati is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Maitonaama controls Nayati momentarily but Nayati frees himself.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Maitonaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Maitonaama has momentary wrist control but Nayati slips an elbow through the middle.
Maitonaama working a defensive guard here.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nayati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nayati, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriel Nayati!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adriel Nayati thanked Wrestler Wayfare for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Piercer (ranked 746 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 77 p4p, 137 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Piercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Piercer.
Matijevic throws a right hand that misses
letting Piercer counter with a right hand.
Piercer blocks the body kick.
Piercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matijevic.
Matijevic slips under a jab.
Matijevic flicks out a counter leg kick but Piercer steps away.
Matijevic walks into a stiff left hand from Piercer.
Piercer moves out of range as Matijevic throws a body kick.
Matijevic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Piercer.
Piercer looks to throw the jab but Matijevic is out of range.
Piercer lunges at Matijevic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matijevic's hand.
Matijevic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piercer connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic throws a leg kick
and Matijevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer lands with a nice body kick.
Piercer misses with a straight left.
Piercer with the inside leg kick.
Piercer lands with an uppercut that bounces Matijevic off the cage and back into range.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Matijevic pushes Piercer away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matijevic checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piercer looks to throw the jab but Matijevic is out of range.
Piercer throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Matijevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Piercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matijevic misses with a leg kick.
Piercer throws a head kick but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piercer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Piercer.
Matijevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Piercer.
Matijevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Piercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer looks to land a body kick but Matijevic moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic loads up on a big right hand but Piercer slips the punch.
Piercer is looking to slow Matijevic down with leg kicks.
Piercer jabs Matijevic right on the nose. Matijevic blinks but takes it well.
Piercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matijevic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matijevic.
Piercer checks a leg kick.
Piercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Matijevic should have avoided that one.
Piercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piercer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Piercer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Piercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Piercer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piercer lands with a cross.
Matijevic lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Matijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Piercer.
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Matijevic feints a counter leg kick.
Piercer checks a leg kick.
Matijevic throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matijevic's knee momentarily.
Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
and Piercer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piercer.
Matijevic misses with a left hand
and Piercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piercer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matijevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Piercer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matijevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Piercer. Piercer obviously looking to wear him down.
Matijevic misses with a hook.
Matijevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piercer can pounce on him.
Matijevic throws a hook but Piercer blocks it.
Piercer cracks Matijevic with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piercer.
Matijevic misses with a hook. Piercer ducked under it nicely.
Matijevic tries to work over Piercer's front leg with a kick but Piercer checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Piercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Piercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Piercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piercer missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer scores with a hook to the body. Matijevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matijevic tries to move into range but Piercer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matijevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piercer ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matijevic 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 Piercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Piercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Piercer lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matijevic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Piercer throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Piercer lands a leg kick that knocks Matijevic off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Matijevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Matijevic.
Piercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matijevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piercer scrambles back to his feet.
Matijevic misses with a straight right.
Matijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Matijevic misses.
A jab from Matijevic misses.
Piercer lands a leg kick that knocks Matijevic off balance momentarily.
Matijevic tries to land a leg kick but Piercer saw it coming and moves away.
Matijevic connects with a body shot that sends Piercer's belly button to the back.
Piercer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matijevic! But no joy.
Matijevic throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters with a nice body shot.
Crunch! Piercer slams his shin into Matijevic's torso.
Piercer swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Piercer cracks Matijevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piercer cracks Matijevic with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matijevic. Piercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piercer lands with a hook. Matijevic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Matijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Piercer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matijevic misses with a hook to the body
and Piercer counters with a nice uppercut.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Piercer with a nice calf kick.
Matijevic throws a leg kick
and Piercer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matijevic avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Piercer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Piercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matijevic misses with a left hand
and Piercer counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Piercer looking to finish!
Matijevic is rocked!
Piercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matijevic is still in real trouble! Can Piercer finish him?
Matijevic keeping moving, preventing Piercer from controlling successfully.
Matijevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matijevic seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic keeping moving, preventing Piercer from controlling successfully.
Piercer pushing down on Matijevic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piercer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piercer wants to work for an arm triangle but Matijevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piercer is keen to just control but Matijevic is a slippery customer.
Piercer is working for a submission of some sort.
Piercer is looking for a kimura but Matijevic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Piercer to get the leverage.
Piercer prevents Matijevic from improving his position.
John Piercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Piercer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matijevic throws an overhand right that lands on Piercer's shoulder, as Piercer tries to avoid the shot.
Piercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matijevic in his tracks.
Piercer connects with a looping right hand.
Matijevic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Matijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Piercer tenderised Matijevic's leg. Matijevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Piercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matijevic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Piercer lands with a right hand.
Matijevic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piercer cracks a nice hook into Matijevic's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Piercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piercer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Piercer!
John Piercer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dixon (ranked 1048 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 75 p4p, 79 weight class). Willie Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Willie Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Sykora is quick to defend against it.
Sykora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Sykora scores with a head kick.
Sykora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Sykora throws the kick towards the body but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora throws a poor cross that misses
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Sykora has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Sykora working aggressively here.
A short left from Sykora.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykora.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora working aggressively here.
Sykora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Sykora misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Dixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora trying to control the position but instead, Dixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykora into the cage.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Dixon avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Dixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon jumps guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sykora.
Dixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sykora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykora.
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
Sykora tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykora is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sykora trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dixon's guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykora stands up from Dixon's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sykora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Sykora.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sykora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykora misses the shot to the body.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Sykora catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Sykora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Sykora misses with a wild combination.
Sykora scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Sykora.
Sykora jabs at Dixon's body.
Sykora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sykora.
Sykora throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Sykora.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sykora.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sykora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Sykora.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sykora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykora connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykora misses with a body kick.
Sykora throws a lazy head kick
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon advances to half guard.
Sykora has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Sykora back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykora fails to land.
Dixon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Good body shot from Sykora.
Sykora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to pull guard but Sykora holds him up against the cage and eventually Dixon drops back down to his feet.
Sykora prevents the takedown attempt.
Sykora has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sykora can turn it around.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Dixon blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon is trying to pull guard but Sykora turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykora effectively controlling the action here.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Sykora up, before dumping him to the ground. Sykora manages to land in guard.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykora is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sykora!
Sykora squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dixon goes for an armbar but Sykora turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sykora.
Willie Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora stands up from Dixon's guard - Sykora perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sykora misses with a lunging right hand
and Dixon counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A knee to the head by Sykora.
Dixon jumps guard and drags Sykora to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykora wants to get up but he can't break Dixon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sykora defends it easily.
Sykora wanted to stand there but Dixon had control of the position.
Dixon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sykora doesn't defend quickly enough and Dixon has managed to lock this one up! Can Sykora escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dixon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willie Dixon!
Willie Dixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rose (ranked 95 p4p, 118 weight class) and Bronze Bomber Chai (ranked 15 p4p, 19 weight class). Rose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood. Bronze Bomber Chai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronze Bomber Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a hook.
Rose tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Chai is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Chai throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Rose throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
As Chai backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai lands with a hook. Rose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai misses the jab.
Rose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose slips a jab from Chai.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose is looking to wear down Chai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai landing knees to the head.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Rose.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Chai is breathing heavily.
Chai prevents a body shot from Rose.
Chai working aggressively here.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Rose pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose blocks a body shot from Chai.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Rose working Chai over with knees to the body.
Rose tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a body shot from Rose.
A short right from Rose.
Chai blocking some punches.
Rose lands an uppercut.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose breaks the clinch.
Bronze Bomber Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rose is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai jabs at Rose's body.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rose eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bronze Bomber Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Thomas Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Rose misses the jab.
Chai throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rose lands a right hand.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
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 Rose.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai is rocked!
Rose lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chai to his knees! Rose keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sampson (ranked 29 p4p, 75 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a left to the body.
Sampson slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampson is trying to defend but Rozhkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rozhkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Rozhkov looks winded!
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rozhkov.
Sampson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rozhkov's takedown attempt.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Sampson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Rozhkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to work over Rozhkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson dips a shoulder and cracks Rozhkov with a mighty uppercut! Rozhkov falls back against the cage and Sampson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rozhkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sampson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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