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GAMMA#1139 Super v Alexey PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Swagger (ranked 1924 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Matt McDonalds (ranked 63 p4p, 47 weight class). Matt McDonalds 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt McDonalds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonalds scores with a jab. Swagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger dodges the punch combination from McDonalds.
Swagger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Matt McDonalds has been cut.
Swagger cracks McDonalds with a good jab.
McDonalds misses with a looping right.
Swagger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Swagger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
McDonalds lands a leg kick that knocks Swagger off balance momentarily.
Swagger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonalds finds it's way round the side to connect with Swagger's head.
 It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
A punch combination from Swagger misses.
McDonalds misses with an uppercut
and Swagger counters with a crisp one two that drops McDonalds! Swagger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McDonalds to his feet! McDonalds is in big trouble!
 McDonalds is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonalds thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonalds is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Swagger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by McDonalds. Beautiful body shot.
McDonalds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swagger avoids the head kick by McDonalds.
McDonalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Swagger is just out of range.
McDonalds seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonalds avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Swagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonalds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonalds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Swagger misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a head kick but McDonalds moves out of range.
Swagger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swagger lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Swagger.
A short uppercut from Swagger.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonalds controlling the action here for a moment.
Swagger tries to throw a body punch but McDonalds avoids it by throwing Swagger back against the cage.
Swagger misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonalds tries to land a knee to the head but Swagger blocks with his arms.
Swagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonalds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonalds avoiding damage.
McDonalds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonalds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonalds breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonalds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonalds avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Swagger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonalds's head.
That has opened up Matt McDonalds's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonalds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonalds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonalds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonalds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spenser Swagger's cut is getting worse.
McDonalds connects with a solid leg kick.
Swagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
McDonalds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonalds with a hook.
McDonalds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swagger was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonalds.
McDonalds throws a looping overhand right but Swagger ducks down to avoid it.
Swagger throws a head kick that half lands.
Swagger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonalds scores with a hook to the body. Swagger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swagger misses with a kick to the body.
McDonalds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swagger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonalds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonalds throws a shot from downtown. Swagger moves away and avoids it.
Swagger throws a big counter combination but McDonalds scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonalds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonalds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonalds throws a big shot that misses.
McDonalds misses with a left hand
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonalds thinking.
McDonalds walks into a stiff left hand from Swagger.
The cut above Matt McDonalds's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McDonalds scores with a shot to the body.
McDonalds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swagger throws a wild body kick that McDonalds sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from McDonalds finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonalds misses with a hook to the body
and Swagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonalds thinking.
McDonalds works the jab nicely.
Spenser Swagger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McDonalds just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McDonalds misses.
A little feinted left hand from Swagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonalds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Swagger blocks the low kick.
McDonalds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swagger misses with a head kick.
Swagger rushes McDonalds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonalds.
Swagger lands a body shot.
Swagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonalds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swagger is looking to clinch.
Swagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonalds.
Swagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonalds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swagger tries to clinch up but McDonalds circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonalds scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonalds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swagger in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt McDonalds dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Swagger lands with a cross.
McDonalds scores with a hook to the body. Swagger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Swagger.
McDonalds lands a glancing blow to the side of Swagger's head.
McDonalds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonalds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonalds takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
Swagger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonalds lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonalds thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonalds lands a nice looking body kick.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonalds lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonalds tests Swagger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonalds connects with a body shot.
Spenser Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonalds feints and then cracks Swagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swagger down.
McDonalds throws a nice head kick!
Jeez, Spenser Swagger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonalds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonalds works Swagger's body with a nice hook.
Swagger throws a front kick aimed at McDonalds's knee but McDonalds avoids it well.
McDonalds throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spenser Swagger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt McDonalds!
Matt McDonalds decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian McSlide (ranked 1589 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 75 p4p, 98 weight class). Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorian McSlide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlide lands a nice shot to the body.
McSlide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thulani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McSlide lands a left and a right that send Thulani crashing to the mat, dazed. McSlide thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.
McSlide misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely.
McSlide cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McSlide has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thulani to stand back up!
Thulani is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSlide knocks out Thulani with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McSlide before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McSlide picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dorian McSlide!
Dorian McSlide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 1588 p4p, 2237 weight class) and Maurice Boma (ranked 212 p4p, 284 weight class). Joel Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurice Boma!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boma circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma tries to clinch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Miller lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma slips a jab from Miller.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Boma.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Boma manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma connects with a leg kick.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Boma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab from Boma.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller blocks a head kick by Boma.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boma.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boma.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boma doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Maurice Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma lands a head shot.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Boma lands with a slapping head kick.
Boma slips under a jab from Miller.
Boma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Boma.
Miller scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Boma misses with a double jab
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a body punch
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Boma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Boma moves away from the strike by Miller.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Boma throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Boma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boma!
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boma lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boma to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boma scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boma.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Boma manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Boma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller works Boma's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maurice Boma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
 Miller is rocked!
Boma forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boma. Boma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boma lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Boma takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Miller throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Boma lands a left hand.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Boma tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Boma misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma lands a nice looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boma - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boma. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma scores with a nice right hand.
Boma has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Boma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boma throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Boma lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Boma pounces like a tiger and cracks Miller with a vicious hook! Miller is down but not out! Boma follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maurice Boma!
A very excited looking Maurice Boma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Lancaster (ranked 1331 p4p, 787 weight class) and Baariq Taïa (ranked 61 p4p, 19 weight class). Lancaster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - I Am Hated. Baariq Taïa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Baariq Taïa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taïa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taïa jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taïa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Taïa scores with a hook.
It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taïa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Taïa's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taïa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Taïa dives in and scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taïa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Taïa trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Taïa stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Taïa is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taïa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taïa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Taïa from controlling successfully.
Taïa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard.
Taïa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taïa throwing strikes but missing.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taïa postures up.
Taïa chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Taïa is having none of it.
Taïa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taïa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taïa preventing the sweep.
Taïa postures up.
Taïa postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Taïa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Taïa landing with the ground and pound.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh Lancaster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taïa works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.
Taïa stands up over Lancaster, holding on to his feet. Taïa throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lancaster is out cold! Taïa lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiya Pleb (ranked 675 p4p, 461 weight class) and Mehmet Shakaromanov (ranked 90 p4p, 58 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiya Pleb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehmet Shakaromanov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Pleb's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pleb.
Pleb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Shakaromanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pleb throws a hook but Shakaromanov avoids it easily.
Pleb misses with a hook. Shakaromanov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pleb cracks Shakaromanov with an open hand slap.
Pleb scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiya Pleb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shakaromanov. Those never looked like landing.
Pleb throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Pleb digs a good hook to Shakaromanov's body.
Pleb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakaromanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shakaromanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pleb.
Shakaromanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pleb counters with a straight right hand.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Pleb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shakaromanov misses with a double jab
and Pleb counters with a straight right hand.
Pleb staying out of range there.
Pleb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pleb looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shakaromanov checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov avoids the body shot from Pleb.
Shakaromanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleb throws a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pleb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pleb is rocked!
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pleb.
Shakaromanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakaromanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shakaromanov throws a nice looking combination but Pleb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pleb tried to counter with a leg kick but Shakaromanov avoided it.
Pleb misses with a hook
and Shakaromanov counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Pleb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pleb misses with a hook.
Pleb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Pleb seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shakaromanov throws the left hand but Pleb avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleb takes a swing at Shakaromanov's ribcage but misses.
Pleb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakaromanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pleb tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleb misses with an uppercut
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakaromanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Pleb misses.
Pleb is looking to land body kicks.
Pleb misses with an uppercut. Shakaromanov saw that one coming.
Shakaromanov's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakaromanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pleb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Shakaromanov backs away, Pleb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shakaromanov defending well as Pleb loads up on a big left hand.
Pleb misses with a leg kick
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pleb! Shakaromanov lets Pleb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Pleb slips a jab from Shakaromanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakaromanov slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Pleb. Beautiful body shot.
Pleb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Pleb looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakaromanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pleb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shakaromanov misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov throws a big shot that misses.
Pleb looks to throw the jab but Shakaromanov is out of range.
Shakaromanov ducks right into an uppercut from Pleb.
Pleb misses with a hook
enabling Shakaromanov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pleb slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pleb throws a sloppy body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a huge left! Pleb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shakaromanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pleb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shakaromanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
A very excited looking Mehmet Shakaromanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 670 p4p, 412 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 71 p4p, 47 weight class). Jaegerjaquez has chosen Рем Дигга - В огне as his entrance music. Dick Niaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Jaegerjaquez misses
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jaegerjaquez keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Jaegerjaquez is controlling Niaz's posture.
Jaegerjaquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Niaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control but Jaegerjaquez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is really struggling to control Jaegerjaquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Niaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Niaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaegerjaquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Jaegerjaquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Jaegerjaquez is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jaegerjaquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niaz trying to mount his opponent but Jaegerjaquez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaegerjaquez managing to control the position.
Jaegerjaquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaegerjaquez is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jaegerjaquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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.
Niaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Niaz blocks the body kick.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niaz fails with the takedown.
Niaz pushes Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Niaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaegerjaquez smiles and moves away.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick as Niaz jumps back.
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 Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Niaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and moves away.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Niaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niaz checks the leg kick.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Niaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niaz pushes Jaegerjaquez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Niaz avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to control Niaz's arms but Niaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaegerjaquez has his back to the cage.
Niaz keeps control of Jaegerjaquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Niaz is looking to control Jaegerjaquez's arms but Jaegerjaquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Jaegerjaquez won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niaz just leaning against Jaegerjaquez, taking a breather.
Jaegerjaquez manages to break the clinch.
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaegerjaquez defends well and Niaz ends up having to push Jaegerjaquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Niaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niaz's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez letting Niaz take a breather here.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez manages to break the clinch.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaegerjaquez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niaz tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niaz is out of range.
Niaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls well. He's pushed Niaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz takes one to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jaegerjaquez sprawls and moves away.
Jaegerjaquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Jaegerjaquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niaz takes one to the side of the head.
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz jumps guard but Jaegerjaquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjaquez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaegerjaquez.
Niaz pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaegerjaquez defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaegerjaquez controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Niaz avoids the punch easily.
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Niaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaegerjaquez - the referee stops the clock and Niaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaegerjaquez. Niaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Niaz.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Jaegerjaquez circles away.
Nice defenses there by Niaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to slow Niaz down with leg kicks.
Niaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niaz wants to clinch.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is quick to defend against it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niaz moves out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick.
Niaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jaegerjaquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Niaz tries to clinch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niaz checks a leg kick.
Niaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but Jaegerjaquez defends the submission attempt.
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but Jaegerjaquez defends the submission attempt.
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.
Jaegerjaquez tries to roll over but Niaz keeps him under control.
Jaegerjaquez is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaegerjaquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Niaz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jaegerjaquez.
Niaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaegerjaquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
Our winner, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Burnett (ranked 324 p4p, 602 weight class) and Kai Tokugawa (ranked 44 p4p, 77 weight class). Tokugawa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red Warrior. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa throws a hook but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Burnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnett.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa presses Burnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Burnett controls the action.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Burnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Burnett avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Burnett controls the action.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Burnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Burnett tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett cracks Tokugawa with a nice body shot.
Burnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burnett pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokugawa looks winded!
Burnett tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett lands a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Burnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut.
Burnett tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Tokugawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burnett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burnett.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnett gets through Tokugawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett throws a head punch that misses.
Burnett blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokugawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
A short left from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Burnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burnett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokugawa.
Burnett misses with a hook.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tokugawa.
A little feinted left hand from Burnett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burnett's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burnett.
A short left from Tokugawa.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Burnett blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa cracks Burnett with a nice body shot.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tokugawa tries to work over Burnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
Burnett has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
A short uppercut from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burnett prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Burnett controls the action.
Burnett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Burnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett blocking some punches.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa pushes Burnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick.
Burnett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
Tokugawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Tokugawa.
Burnett pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa.
Burnett working aggressively here.
Burnett blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa cracks Burnett with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Burnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Burnett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokugawa lands a right hand.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Burnett on the inside.
Burnett works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett misses with some punches.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Tokugawa pushes Burnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnett's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Tokugawa.
Well Tokugawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Kyrylo (ranked 466 p4p, 700 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 24 p4p, 39 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Martin Drop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Kyrylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target.
Kyrylo lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Kyrylo blocks a jab.
Drop swings widly with a right hand
and Kyrylo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyrylo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Drop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kyrylo counters with a nice body shot.
Drop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kyrylo misses its target.
Drop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kyrylo counters with a monster head kick that knocks Drop out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerome Kyrylo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Kyrylo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 25 p4p, 52 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 4 p4p, 8 weight class). Oliver Robson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Robson slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Robson moved away.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Robson misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Robson slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Robson lands a head shot.
Robson is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Robson's head back.
Robson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Robson strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Robson throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson connects with the punch.
Robson misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Robson knows he should have avoided that one.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Robson takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Robson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Robson misses with a kick to the body.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Robson's leg but Robson calmly moves out of range.
Robson punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Robson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Robson cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Robson catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robson 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.
Robson tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Robson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robson.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Robson misses.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Robson moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Robson is avoiding it.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Robson.
Robson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Robson misses with a hook.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
As Robson backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Robson manages to avoid it all.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Robson lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Robson misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A jab from Robson does it's job there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit stuns Robson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Robson lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Robson.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Robson lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a one two! Robson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Robson checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robson throws out the jab.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Robson counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Robson tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Robson connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Robson lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Robson checks it.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Robson throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Robson jumps back.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Robson misses the jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Robson.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Robson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Robson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Robson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Robson thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robson lands a high kick!
Robson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Robson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson had his way with Surianglek Sitsongrit in that round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Robson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robson counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Robson.
Nice jab there from Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Robson cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Robson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robson misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Robson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sitsongrit counters with a good, hard body kick but Robson shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Robson.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Robson thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Robson lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robson misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a big head kick but Robson shrugs it off.
Robson thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Robson 's knee.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Robson 's knee.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Robson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robson has time to react.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robson avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 38 p4p, 79 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Salajudin Ii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is На белом. 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 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii with a poor takedown
letting Markov counter with a right hand.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Markov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii looks for a takedown but Markov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salajudin Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Markov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salajudin Ii's head backwards.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Markov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Markov.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Markov moves out of range as Salajudin Ii strikes.
Salajudin Ii shoots in for a takedown but Markov shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Markov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov with a hook.
Salajudin Ii misses with a takedown
and Markov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salajudin Ii! Markov lets Salajudin Ii back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Salajudin Ii is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Markov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salajudin Ii misses with a takedown attempt - Markov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salajudin Ii cracks Markov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Markov has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salajudin Ii is defended easily by Markov.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Salajudin Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markov sprawls and moves away.
Markov misses the shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a takedown but Markov is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salajudin Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Markov swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Markov.
Salajudin Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markov defends it nicely.
Markov throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Markov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Salajudin Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Markov with a jab.
Salajudin Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Markov counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Salajudin Ii! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Markov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Markov!
Our winner, Alexey Markov, 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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