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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 2415 p4p, 22672 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 282 p4p, 518 weight class). Lukasz Patryk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 91 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pudzianowski.
A low kick from Pudzianowski is predictable there
so Patryk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Patryk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Patryk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pudzianowski pulls guard.
Patryk passes Pudzianowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Patryk stops Pudzianowski from getting back to his feet.
Patryk is controlling the pace.
Patryk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pudzianowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Patryk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukasz Patryk!
Our winner, Lukasz Patryk, 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 David Snake (ranked 1156 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Martin Nejc (ranked 146 p4p, 261 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of , David Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nejc throws out the jab.
Snake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nejc.
Snake doesn't manage to clinch there - Nejc circles away.
Nejc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snake wants to clinch.
Nejc throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Snake is looking to counter the offense by Nejc and move into the clinch.
Nejc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc works Snake's body with a nice hook.
Nejc cracks Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snake there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nejc throws an overhand right that lands on Snake's shoulder, as Snake tries to avoid the shot.
Martin Nejc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nejc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 Snake is rocked!
Nejc lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nejc knocks out Snake with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nejc before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nejc picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Nejc!
Martin Nejc decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Mountain (ranked 3301 p4p, 18890 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 339 p4p, 500 weight class). Andor Kovacs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs clinches up with Mountain and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs has Mountain pressed against the cage, preventing Mountain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mountain blocks an elbow strike.
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Mountain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain thows a body kick. Kovacs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.
Kovacs darts in and clinches Mountain up against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to force a seperation but Mountain has the dominant position.
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tests Mountain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs 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.
A jab from Mountain does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Kovacs avoids nicely.
Kovacs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mountain scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Mountain scores with a nice body kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
Kovacs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Mountain cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountain.
Kovacs tries to clinch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain jabs Kovacs right on the nose. Kovacs blinks but takes it well.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mountain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs connects with a high kick.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Mountain lands a nice shot that snaps Kovacs's head back.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountain.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovacs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain misses with the combination.
Kovacs throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovacs in his tracks.
Mountain lands an overhand right.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Mountain scores with a body shot.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Mountain throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mountain.
Mountain misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mountain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Mountain scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountain digs a good hook to Kovacs's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Mountain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovacs moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mountain lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain digs a good hook to Kovacs's body.
Mountain scores with a one two! Kovacs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Mountain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kovacs eats them both and turns towards Mountain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mountain duly obliges.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well.
Mountain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovacs if he has to take too many more of those.
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mountain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mountain.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovacs at a distance.
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mountain lands a leg kick that knocks Kovacs off balance momentarily.
Mountain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Mountain lands.
Mountain fails with the takedown.
A head kick by Kovacs misses
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a jab.
Mountain looks to land a combination. Kovacs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacs scrambles back to his feet.
Mountain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mountain, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Mountain!
In defeat, Andor Kovacs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Volkov (ranked 2596 p4p, 896 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 284 p4p, 116 weight class). Shima has chosen The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bogdan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 49 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shima.
It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Shima both land. Nice combination.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
 Shima is rocked!
Volkov feints and then cracks Shima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shima down.
Shima lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima throws a combination that misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Volkov just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shima is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov connects with the punch.
Shima tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Shima wants to clinch
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Shima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Shima.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Shima throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Shima tries to clinch up
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shima duly obliges.
Shima lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Shima 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.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shima drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogdan Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shima lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Shima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov drops Shima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shima looks back up at him and smiles so Volkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a big right hand! Oh Shima is in trouble here! Volkov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogdan Volkov!
Tetsuo Shima spoke after the fight, saying 'Off to the next, I thought I would have beat this bum but shit happens'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hopper (ranked 1078 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 135 p4p, 243 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopper is looking to counter punch.
Zuev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopper.
A jab from Hopper misses.
Hopper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopper scores with a punch to the head.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Zuev tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zuev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopper, which made it look bad.
Hopper scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopper scores with a hook.
Hopper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuev.
It looked like Hopper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Zuev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuev shoots for a takedown but Hopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopper finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuev's head.
Hopper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuev with the counter takedown but Hopper avoids it easily.
Zuev with a poor takedown
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuev fails with the takedown
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Hopper misses with a two punch combination.
Zuev fails with the takedown
and Hopper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zuev! Hopper lets Zuev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Zuev is rocked!
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!
Hopper drops Zuev with a big left hand! Zuev is injured, injured bad! Hopper jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Hopper!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 1179 p4p, 22631 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 111 p4p, 358 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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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 45 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 89 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall leaves Nastula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nastula sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nastula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nastula.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Nastula's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nastula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall looking for a guillotine from mount but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nastula to take his back!
Hall is cranking Nastula's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nastula! He's tightened the choke and Nastula is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 787 p4p, 24160 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 102 p4p, 575 weight class). Anstey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let's hear it for the boy. Shrute comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battlestart Galactica theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 50 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 43 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey lands a left and a right that send Shrute crashing to the mat, dazed. Anstey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shrute is rocked!
It looks like Dwight Shrute has been cut.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Anstey finish him?
Anstey connects with a superb combination that knocks Shrute out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Anstey before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Shrute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
As Corwin Anstey got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 443 p4p, 1854 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 38 p4p, 151 weight class). Naruesorn Chaiyachue will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Araujo sets himself, and Chaiyachue steps forward looking for the clinch! Araujo avoids it this time.
Araujo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chaiyachue to the mat! Chaiyachue manages to get full guard.
Chaiyachue controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is keen to just control but Chaiyachue is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chaiyachue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaiyachue stops Araujo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Araujo working for a guillotine from mount but Chaiyachue is in no mood to give up.
Chaiyachue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chaiyachue tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chaiyachue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Araujo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Araujo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo 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.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 412 p4p, 795 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 65 p4p, 106 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275
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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 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson misses with a takedown
and Shakespeare counters with a series of strikes. Bjornsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare is trying to stand back up but Bjornsson is controlling him
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but Shakespeare is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjornsson to get the leverage.
Shakespeare is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson stops Shakespeare from getting back to his feet.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson drops an elbow to the side of Shakespeare's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Shakespeare is blocking nicely.
Shakespeare is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Shakespeare is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bjornsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shakespeare to the mat. Shakespeare regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjornsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakespeare has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outlier Martial Arts New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bjornsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bjornsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shakespeare's guard.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shakespeare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shakespeare tries to kick Bjornsson off but Bjornsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Bjornsson working Shakespeare over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Shakespeare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Shakespeare's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shakespeare is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shakespeare tries to kick Bjornsson off but Bjornsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shakespeare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shakespeare is just riding it out for now. Bjornsson eventually gives up the hold.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Shakespeare is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakespeare sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shakespeare is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Shakespeare taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control the pace.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is keen to just control but Shakespeare is a slippery customer.
Shakespeare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bjornsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
Bjornsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shakespeare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bjornsson.
That's four 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.
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Shakespeare is having none of it.
Bjornsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Shakespeare lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Shakespeare is working from the bottom.
Bjornsson is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Shakespeare looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bjornsson with the ground and pound but Shakespeare uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bjornsson pushing down on Shakespeare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakespeare is fending him off so far but Bjornsson persists. Nope, Shakespeare circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakespeare misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shakespeare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bjornsson works on Shakespeare's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakespeare gets underhooks to prevent Bjornsson's takedown attempt.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Shakespeare improves his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Shakespeare blocks it.
Shakespeare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Bjornsson with a series of wild strikes but Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Shakespeare avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakespeare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjornsson looking for a takedown.
Come on Bjornsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bjornsson working aggressively here.
Bjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown attempt but Shakespeare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shakespeare works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakespeare throws a low kick, looking for Bjornsson's leg but Bjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Shakespeare tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shakespeare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling the position.
Shakespeare stops a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Shakespeare to the mat but Shakespeare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakespeare is trying to push Bjornsson away but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bjornsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakespeare.
Bjornsson keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjornsson wants a takedown.
Bjornsson is trying to drag Shakespeare to the mat but Shakespeare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakespeare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Bjornsson has control.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakespeare can do to turn this around?
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Shakespeare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Shakespeare is staying active underneath Bjornsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shakespeare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
It looked like Bjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakespeare fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bjornsson on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Shakespeare throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shakespeare tries to break free but Bjornsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shakespeare counters with a three punch combo that has Bjornsson backing up. Bjornsson nods at Shakespeare to acknowledge the strikes.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Bjornsson misses its target.
Shakespeare throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjornsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shakespeare, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjornsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shakespeare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Shakespeare coming out on top.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robbie Shakespeare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Shakespeare.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson clinches up with Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bjornsson.
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson is controlling him.
Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakespeare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that Bjornsson avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
Bjornsson jabs at Shakespeare's body.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
No luck for Bjornsson with that takedown attempt.
Bjornsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shakespeare circles away.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Shakespeare misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eddie Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shakespeare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson connects with a jab.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare shows good takedown defense.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bjornsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Eddie Bjornsson, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 187 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 26 p4p, 194 weight class). Carter Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a right and a left that Bjurstrom avoids nicely.
Bjurstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Bjurstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjurstrom throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Wright throws out a counter right but Bjurstrom avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bjurstrom backs up against the cage.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBjurstrom.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjurstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom throws a shot to the body.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Bjurstrom misses
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wright.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Wright lands.
Wright gets caught napping as Bjurstrom dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Wright catches Bjurstrom right on the button with a cross.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws the left hand but Bjurstrom avoids the punch easily.
Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bjurstrom. Bjurstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Bjurstrom finds it's target.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bjurstrom drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bjurstrom misses its intended target.
Bjurstrom looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Bjurstrom from controlling successfully.
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.
Wright manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright works Bjurstrom's body with a nice hook.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjurstrom connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bjurstrom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bjurstrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bjurstrom counter with a right hand.
Bjurstrom lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Bjurstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bjurstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Bjurstrom off balance momentarily.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Bjurstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bjurstrom has his takedown stuffed
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjurstrom misses the 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 Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjurstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Wright misses.
Bjurstrom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom blocks a leg kick.
Wright looks for the body kick but Bjurstrom saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bjurstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bjurstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright slips a jab from Bjurstrom.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjurstrom throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Bjurstrom throws a lazy head kick
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjurstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjurstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to work over Bjurstrom's front leg with a kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom checks a leg kick.
Bjurstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Bjurstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjurstrom throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Bjurstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjurstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom moved away.
Bjurstrom lands a head shot.
Bjurstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjurstrom moves away.
Bjurstrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjurstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjurstrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjurstrom blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Bjurstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjurstrom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bjurstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bjurstrom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjurstrom throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjurstrom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Bjurstrom ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a body punch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjurstrom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bjurstrom prevents Wright from standing back up.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjurstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjurstrom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bjurstrom controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom takes Wright's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wright is in trouble.
Bjurstrom trying to control.
Bjurstrom tightening his grip on Wright, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Bjurstrom is in full control for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control.
Wright is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjurstrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wright is trying to stand back up.
Marco Bjurstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four 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.
Wright manages to escape to his feet.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Bjurstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjurstrom lands a high kick!
Bjurstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bjurstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Bjurstrom defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom scores with a head kick. Wright tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wright throws a series of punches but Bjurstrom avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright lands with a hook. Bjurstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright wants to slow Bjurstrom down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bjurstrom.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Bjurstrom feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjurstrom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom jabs at Wright's body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bjurstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Bjurstrom misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Bjurstrom backs away looking to recover.
Bjurstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bjurstrom manages to step out the way in time.
Bjurstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjurstrom.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bjurstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjurstrom misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Bjurstrom looks to throw a body kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright moves out of range as Bjurstrom strikes.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjurstrom misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Bjurstrom slips the punch.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Bjurstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjurstrom takes one to the chin there.
Wright lands with a cross.
Wright takes a swing at Bjurstrom's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Bjurstrom walks into a jab.
Bjurstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bjurstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bjurstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjurstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Bjurstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Bjurstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Wright.
Well Wright 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Wright!
Carter Wright is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Carter Wright 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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