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SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Alexandrov Jr (ranked 1756 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 188 p4p, 161 weight class). Arturito Tampukpuk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov Jr. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Alexandrov Jr swings for the body but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
As Alexandrov Jr backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov Jr manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Alexandrov Jr coming out on top.
Alexandrov Jr moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk counters with a body kick.
Alexandrov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Alexandrov Jr and move into the clinch position.
Alexandrov Jr jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but Alexandrov Jr moves out of range.
Alexandrov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Tampukpuk does no damage.
Alexandrov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tampukpuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov Jr tries for a takedown but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr is wriggling around but Tampukpuk manages to pass to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here.
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov Jr won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here.
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tampukpuk has his foot on Alexandrov Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Tampukpuk has an active guard here but Alexandrov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov Jr winds up and cracks Tampukpuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexandrov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk moves forwards but Alexandrov Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov Jr.
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov Jr.
A good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov Jr was not able to check.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandrov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tampukpuk won't allow Alexandrov Jr to get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov Jr manages to kick Tampukpuk off! Tampukpuk jumps back into Alexandrov Jr's guard.
Alexandrov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Alexandrov Jr keeps moving.
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tampukpuk has Alexandrov Jr in his guard.
Tampukpuk keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov Jr from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk won't let him.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Tampukpuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tampukpuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Alexandrov Jr to get to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov Jr pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alexandrov Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Tampukpuk being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov Jr smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov Jr misses the target.
Alexandrov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr gets a clinch.
Alexandrov Jr stalling.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Alexandrov Jr to the mat but Alexandrov Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Alexandrov Jr to work.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown.
Alexandrov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Alexandrov Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tampukpuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tampukpuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Tampukpuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Alexandrov Jr advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexandrov Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov Jr looks up at the clock and then as Tampukpuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tampukpuk is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr just content to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Tampukpuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov Jr is trying to control. Tampukpuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov Jr passes into side control, despite Tampukpuk's attempt to control the position.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Alexandrov Jr off but Alexandrov Jr is having none of it.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Alexandrov Jr landing a few strikes.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov Jr slows the pace down.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
A very excited looking Alexey Alexandrov Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pugsley (ranked 1480 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 134 p4p, 156 weight class). Tyres Widforss will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugsley tries to clinch
and Widforss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pugsley gets back to full guard.
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
Pugsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss content to stall in guard here.
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley is trying to maintain the position but Widforss is very close to passing his half guard.
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Pugsley is having none of it.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Pugsley defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugsley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Widforss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Widforss forces his way into half guard.
Widforss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pugsley makes his way to full guard, as Widforss worked for a kimura.
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Widforss passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well.
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well.
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pugsley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Pugsley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss is looking to reverse the position.
Widforss is trying to control Pugsley's posture but Pugsley avoids it.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but Pugsley keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Pugsley moved out of range nicely.
Pugsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Widforss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugsley takes one on the button.
Donk. Widforss catches Pugsley right on the button with a cross.
Widforss lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a body shot.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy.
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well.
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Widforss wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy.
Widforss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pugsley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widforss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pugsley looking for subs from the bottom but Widforss mounts him!
Widforss prevents Pugsley from getting the reversal.
Widforss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Widforss is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pugsley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pugsley!
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Widforss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pugsley has passed into side control.
Widforss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Widforss is pressing down on Pugsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Widforss has an active guard here but Pugsley has managed to pass into half guard.
Widforss is not content to let Pugsley control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking to control Pugsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widforss avoid being mounted?
Pugsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pugsley lands strikes from half guard.
Widforss trying to hold on to Pugsley's head to control him but Pugsley postures up.
Widforss gets back to full guard.
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugsley is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pugsley advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Widforss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pugsley seems keen to control Widforss's posture.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Widforss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widforss defends it easily.
Widforss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugsley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widforss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widforss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arthur Pugsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pugsley working for a triangle but Widforss defends it easily.
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley is trying to keep Widforss in close.
Widforss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pugsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Widforss did well to prevent Pugsley getting side control.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Pugsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Widforss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widforss is doing well to control the position and prevent Pugsley from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pugsley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pugsley raining down shots from the mount!
Widforss regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pugsley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pugsley's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugsley is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyres Widforss.
Well Widforss 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ⚔️Conquest Nutrition⚔️ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itziar Belmond (ranked 1233 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Winter Scarletwound (ranked 154 p4p, 165 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarletwound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarletwound swings widly with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a nice body kick.
Belmond rushes Scarletwound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarletwound takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Winter Scarletwound has been cut.
Scarletwound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Scarletwound shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond has hold of one of Scarletwound's legs. Scarletwound is fighting the takedown attempt but Belmond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Belmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belmond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Scarletwound keeping full guard, as Belmond tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmond cracks Scarletwound with a solid left hand.
Scarletwound is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Belmond has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Belmond from controlling successfully.
Scarletwound is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Scarletwound is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarletwound.
Belmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarletwound's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Scarletwound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Scarletwound backs away, Belmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Scarletwound misses
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarletwound with the inside leg kick.
Belmond misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belmond!
Scarletwound connects with a leg kick.
Scarletwound takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Scarletwound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belmond.
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scarletwound wants to improve his position but Belmond is controlling well.
Scarletwound trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmond manages to pass to mount!
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belmond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmond landing strikes, looking to finish!
Belmond is working for a guillotine from mount but Scarletwound frees his head quite easily.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarletwound blocking the ground and pound.
Belmond with a couple of short strikes.
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Belmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scarletwound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belmond wants to control the pace but Scarletwound is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belmond checks a low kick from Scarletwound.
Belmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarletwound should have avoided that one.
Belmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarletwound misses with a head kick.
Belmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarletwound.
Belmond connects with a jab.
Belmond tries to clinch but Scarletwound is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scarletwound throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Scarletwound lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belmond darts in and clinches Scarletwound up against the cage.
Scarletwound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belmond pulls Scarletwound into guard.
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond is working hard here to advance position.
Belmond has control of Scarletwound's left arm, preventing Scarletwound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound lands a couple of elbows.
Belmond is pulling down on Scarletwound's head. It's preventing any offense from Scarletwound, at least for the moment.
Scarletwound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scarletwound trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scarletwound controls the pace.
Belmond keeping moving, preventing Scarletwound from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond thumps Scarletwound with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarletwound misses with a straight right.
Belmond blocks a head kick by Scarletwound.
Belmond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belmond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Scarletwound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belmond taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Belmond drags him back down.
Scarletwound tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond controls the position from side control.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belmond lands a jab.
Scarletwound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmond.
Belmond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Belmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belmond's head.
 It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming.
Belmond scores with a leg kick.
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound trying to hold on to Belmond's head to control him but Belmond postures up.
Scarletwound punching from the bottom.
Belmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scarletwound for as long as he can get away with.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scarletwound!
Belmond controlling the pace for now.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scarletwound can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Belmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond postures up.
Belmond prevents Scarletwound from getting the reversal.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarletwound working to try and regain half guard.
Belmond content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 1380 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 177 p4p, 192 weight class). Iso Paa 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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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Paa.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Durant checks a leg kick.
Durant checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durant misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Paa pushes Durant away with a front kick.
Paa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durant did well to prevent Paa getting side control.
Durant gets full guard.
Paa forces his way into half guard.
Paa with the ground and pound but Durant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paa looking to pass the guard.
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant stays in close to Paa's body and controls the position.
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Durant won't allow Paa to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant wants to get up but he can't break Paa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durant is aware though and is defending well.
Durant wants to stand but Paa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paa striking off his back but it's not causing Durant any problems.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Durant misses with an uppercut.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa misses the jab.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durant blocks the body kick.
Durant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
Paa misses with a left hand
and Durant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
It seemed like Paa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa looks to throw a body kick
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durant.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paa in his tracks.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa throws a body kick that misses
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Durant misses.
Paa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paa misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Durant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Durant counters with a right hand to the body.
Durant blocks a low kick nicely.
Durant is looking to slow Paa down with leg kicks.
Paa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durant blocks it well.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Paa 's knee.
A punch lands to the side of Paa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa throws a big counter head kick but Durant avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa connects with a looping right hand.
Paa lands a high kick!
Paa cracks Durant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paa checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durant throws a low kick but Paa avoids it.
Paa throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durant scrambles back to his feet.
Paa throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Paa.
Paa throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Durant sees coming a mile off.
Durant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa misses with a hook
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
Paa misses with a double jab
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Paa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paa cracks Durant with a good jab.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durant is looking to counter punch.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa misses with a body shot
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Paa with an uppercut!
Paa lands a front kick.
Durant tries to score with a low kick but Paa moves his leg out of the way.
Paa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Durant finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Paa throws a right and a left that Durant avoids nicely.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa misses with a right hand
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Durant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Durant avoids it.
Durant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa scores with a leg kick.
Durant thumps Paa with a low kick.
Durant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa walks into a left hand.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Durant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa lands a nice hook to Durant's body. Durant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It looks like Durant has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durant slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant jabs Paa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paa misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Paa.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durant.
Paa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paa misses with a body punch
and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
Paa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paa staying out of range there.
Durant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Paa misses
and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa shoots in but no luck this time.
Paa misses with a kick to the body
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Durant.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durant scores with a nice head shot.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Durant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paa lands with a kick to the temple. Durant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Durant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Durant misses the target.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durant.
Paa scores with the left hand. Durant knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Durant.
I think Durant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 693 p4p, 672 weight class) and Stevie Hanselman (ranked 61 p4p, 58 weight class). Bandolero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bandolero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bandolero does it's job there.
Bandolero looks to land a combination but Hanselman avoids it well.
Hanselman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Hanselman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a head shot.
Hanselman punishes Bandolero's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanselman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Bandolero does it's job there.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Hanselman avoids nicely.
Hanselman gets tackled into the cage by Bandolero. Bandolero maintains the clinch.
Bandolero drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanselman is in close to Bandolero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bandolero is trying to keep Hanselman in close.
Bandolero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bandolero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanselman has his hands clasped together but Bandolero extends and breaks Hanselman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bandolero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arax Lightspeed (ranked 927 p4p, 1173 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 91 p4p, 118 weight class). Lightspeed comes to the cage accompanied by Silver Scrapes - Danny McCarthy. Orsic has chosen KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arax Lightspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Lightspeed was looking to counter with a kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Orsic.
Orsic works over Lightspeed's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Lightspeed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightspeed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightspeed manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Lightspeed throws a counter high kick but Orsic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Orsic darts in trying to clinch
and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orsic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsic trying to control from Lightspeed's half guard. Lightspeed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Orsic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsic trying to control but Lightspeed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic stopping the sweep attempt from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.
Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lightspeed pulls Orsic in close to prevent any damage.
Orsic drops back looking for a leg! Lightspeed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lightspeed manages to kick Orsic off! Orsic jumps back into Lightspeed's guard.
Lightspeed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orsic is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Lightspeed is keeping the position.
Lightspeed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lightspeed has momentary wrist control but Orsic slips an elbow through the middle.
Lightspeed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lightspeed has momentary wrist control but Orsic slips an elbow through the middle.
Orsic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orsic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightspeed is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightspeed pulls Orsic in to control the position.
Orsic pushing down on Lightspeed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lightspeed wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy.
Orsic works his way into full mount!
Orsic looking to isolate an arm here. Lightspeed doesn't see it coming and as Orsic extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic!
After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 436 p4p, 565 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 32 p4p, 37 weight class). Oliva comes to the cage accompanied by Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Biscuit Oliva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Oliva fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Oliva jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Oliva.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Oliva moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliva scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Donk. Oliva catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva lands with a nice body kick.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliva misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oliva has got the better of the exchanges.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.
Oliva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Oliva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Oliva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliva escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thibodeaux looks to move to half guard but instead Oliva has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliva.
Oliva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
Oliva controlling from mount.
Oliva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliva wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Oliva's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Oliva off him but Oliva keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Oliva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliva trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oliva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Oliva in a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva goes for a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biscuit Oliva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 124 p4p, 94 weight class) and Ivan Jankovic (ranked 14 p4p, 10 weight class). Time To Fight Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Jankovic's chin.
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30
202
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jankovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Jankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a right hand that Jankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankovic also avoids with ease.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jankovic's hands.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright gets a double leg takedown into Jankovic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jankovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jankovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is really struggling to control Jankovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright works over Jankovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright is working Jankovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Jankovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jankovic manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Jankovic's guard.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Jankovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Jankovic's head.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
And Jankovic responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Jankovic defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Jankovic backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Jankovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Jankovic takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Wright.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jankovic gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Jankovic controlling the position.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright sizes up Jankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankovic moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jankovic sprawls well. Jankovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Jankovic lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Wright is rocked!
It looks like Time To Fight Wright has been cut.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jankovic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Wright.
Jankovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head.
Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright looks to land a strike but Jankovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jankovic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Time To Fight Wright'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.
Jankovic moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Jankovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Jankovic lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Wright misses.
Time To Fight Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright dips to his left and cracks Jankovic with an uppercut!
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic shows good takedown defense.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright works over Jankovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Wright shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jankovic finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Jankovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
A victorious Ivan Jankovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Time To Fight Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats some bull shi***! Look at his face and tell me who won!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 84 p4p, 89 weight class) and Zark Muckerberg (ranked 5 p4p, 6 weight class). Fedetenko comes to the cage accompanied by Home Back. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muckerberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fedetenko slips a jab from Muckerberg.
It looked like Fedetenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg scores with a jab. Fedetenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muckerberg lands with a nice body punch.
Fedetenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Muckerberg throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muckerberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Muckerberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg misses with a takedown
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Muckerberg! Fedetenko lets Muckerberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Muckerberg is rocked!
Muckerberg lands a jab to Fedetenko's midsection.
Muckerberg throws a jab when Fedetenko was well out of range.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Fedetenko. No joy for Muckerberg on that attempt.
Vladamir Fedetenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zark Muckerberg.
Muckerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fedetenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muckerberg scores with a nice strike.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
Fedetenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muckerberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg misses with a wild body shot.
Muckerberg misses with a hook to the body
and Fedetenko counters with a big right hand! Oh Muckerberg is in trouble here! Fedetenko follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Our winner, Vladamir Fedetenko, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class) and Last Nightmare (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Madzarov comes to the cage accompanied by UNDER THE BRIDGE. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A slow jab from Nightmare misses its intended target.
Madzarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nightmare misses the jab.
Madzarov throwing a counter right hand but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare looks to score with a jab to the body but Madzarov is just out of range.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Madzarov counters with a crisp one two that drops Nightmare! Madzarov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nightmare to his feet! Nightmare is in big trouble!
Nightmare is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Madzarov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nightmare clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov!
Vasko Madzarov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Vasko Madzarov 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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