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SYN 1150 Oneil vs. Pedersoli PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alois Vrana (ranked 1312 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Ant Thrax (ranked 176 p4p, 261 weight class). Ant Thrax has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ant Thrax!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Thrax misses its intended target.
Vrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Thrax staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Vrana.
Vrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Vrana avoids it with no problem.
Vrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrax.
Thrax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Thrax connects with a right hand. Vrana shakes it off.
Vrana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana throws a lazy right hand but Thrax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vrana lands an overhand right.
Vrana lands an overhand right.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Thrax slips the punch.
Thrax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vrana throws the left hand but Thrax avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a hook. Thrax ducked under it nicely.
Thrax misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vrana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vrana throws a front kick aimed at Thrax's knee but Thrax avoids it well.
Vrana connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax slips under a jab.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana misses with a hook
and Thrax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrax tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrax misses with a two punch combination.
Thrax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana misses with an uppercut.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vrana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thrax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vrana doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrax circles away.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Vrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana blocks a low kick nicely.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrax.
Thrax walks into a jab.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Vrana is rocked!
Vrana wants to clinch but Thrax slips to the side
and Thrax counters with a big left hand that crumples Vrana! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ant Thrax!
After winning the bout, Ant Thrax 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kopecki (ranked 1420 p4p, 1007 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 173 p4p, 128 weight class). Gilbervan Soares acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Kopecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kopecki. That's going to slow Soares down.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kopecki is just out of range.
Kopecki misses with a hook.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kopecki counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kopecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Kopecki scores with a jab to the body.
Kopecki misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soares! But no joy.
Andy Kopecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kopecki eats them both and turns towards Soares to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kopecki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares shoots in and drives through. Kopecki sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kopecki.
Kopecki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kopecki!
Soares scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopecki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kopecki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soares.
Kopecki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kopecki tries to roll over but Soares keeps him under control.
Soares is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kopecki defends it well.
Soares is nestled in close to Kopecki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Soares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kopecki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soares.
Soares throwing shots but Kopecki is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopecki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soares.
Soares is trying to control. Kopecki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kopecki wants to control but Soares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares wants to take a breather but Kopecki is having none of it.
Kopecki wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Soares slips under a jab from Kopecki.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Kopecki looks to land a body kick but Soares moved away.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Kopecki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kopecki throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soares! But no joy.
Soares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kopecki gets caught napping as Soares dives in and scores a takedown. Kopecki manages to retain guard.
Soares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopecki keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares postures up.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares chips away with some ground and pound.
Soares postures up in Kopecki's guard and throws a big left but Kopecki blocks it.
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 Andy Kopecki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kopecki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Kopecki pushes him off.
Soares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kopecki throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Kopecki looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Kopecki moved out of range.
Kopecki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
It looks like Kopecki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopecki throws a right and a left that Soares avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kopecki.
Kopecki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kopecki misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopecki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kopecki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Soares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kopecki lands with a right hand.
Kopecki connects with a right hand. Soares shakes it off.
Kopecki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopecki misses with a straight right.
Soares wants to counter the offense by Kopecki and move into the clinch position.
Soares fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopecki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soares counters with a nice body shot.
Kopecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soares was well out of range. Poor timing from Kopecki.
Kopecki misses the shot to the body.
Kopecki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kopecki swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopecki throws the left hand but Soares avoids the punch easily.
Kopecki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kopecki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kopecki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Kopecki misses.
Kopecki cracks Soares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Kopecki in a clinch.
Kopecki has had enough of the clinch but Soares keeps him there for the moment.
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares closes the distance and pushes Kopecki back into the cage.
Soares is trying to push Kopecki away but Kopecki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kopecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopecki.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kopecki throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Kopecki misses with a wild body shot.
Kopecki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andy Kopecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kopecki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Kopecki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soares misses with a hook.
Kopecki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares throws a strike but Kopecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopecki controls the pace.
Kopecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kopecki is looking to stand up but Soares won't let him.
Kopecki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kopecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Andy Kopecki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Soares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kopecki did well to prevent Soares getting side control.
Kopecki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Soares keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kopecki.
Kopecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soares looks for a takedown but Kopecki sprawls well.
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilbervan Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopecki has his hands clasped together around Soares's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soares trying to pass the guard but Kopecki defending well.
Soares thows a huge punch but Kopecki dodges it nicely.
Soares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopecki keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kopecki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soares looks to land a strike but Kopecki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares trying to control but Kopecki is working from the bottom.
Soares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kopecki is looking to score with low kicks.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kopecki was covering up waiting for the punch and Soares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopecki wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment.
Soares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kopecki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Soares throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kopecki to regain full guard.
Gilbervan Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Kopecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Kopecki blocks nicely.
Kopecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares is pushing down on Kopecki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kopecki is fighting to maintain full guard but Soares has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kopecki defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kopecki 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Kopecki!
An out of breath Andy Kopecki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horus Egyptian (ranked 571 p4p, 922 weight class) and Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 68 p4p, 116 weight class). 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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horus Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni throws a head kick that misses
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian with a nice cross.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian defending well as Carioni loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Carioni's leg. Carioni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carioni misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
 It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
 Carioni is rocked!
Egyptian fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Carioni square on the jaw! Damn, Carioni is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horus Egyptian!
In his post fight interview, Horus Egyptian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 508 p4p, 559 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 67 p4p, 73 weight class). Fadda Jr comes to the cage accompanied by KORDHELL - VUK VUK. Dragneel has chosen Come the Fire Dragon as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Dragneel works Fadda Jr's body with a nice hook.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
A punch lands to the side of Dragneel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Dragneel coming out on top.
Dragneel tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Fadda Jr blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fadda Jr as he connects with a hook.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr defending well as Dragneel loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Fadda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fadda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel slaps away a takedown attempt from Fadda Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dragneel feints the counter takedown.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
Fadda Jr cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragneel pushes Fadda Jr off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Dragneel tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dragneel lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel throws a hook but Fadda Jr blocks it.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Dragneel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragneel darts in and clinches Fadda Jr up against the cage.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fadda Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dragneel.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragneel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragneel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadda Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fadda Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel takes one to the side of the head.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Fadda Jr is out of range.
Fadda Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab.
Fadda Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fadda Jr wants to pass the guard but Dragneel is keeping the position.
Dragneel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fadda Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fadda Jr has clasped his hands together around Dragneel's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dragneel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fadda Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dragneel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel is looking to get back to his feet here but Fadda Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dragneel's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fadda Jr has the hooks in. Dragneel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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 Oswaldo Fadda Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fadda Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragneel.
Fadda Jr staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragneel jabs Fadda Jr right on the nose. Fadda Jr blinks but takes it well.
Dragneel moves forwards but Fadda Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragneel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Fadda Jr coming out on top.
Dragneel throws a head kick that Fadda Jr semi-blocks.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
The crowd cheers as Fadda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragneel doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel jabs at Fadda Jr's body.
Fadda Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragneel 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 Fadda Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fadda Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fadda Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fadda Jr staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Dragneel dips to his left and cracks Fadda Jr with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel scores with a hook.
Dragneel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
Fadda Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dragneel under the eye.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Fadda Jr throwing a counter right hand but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fadda Jr misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Dragneel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadda Jr backing away here, and Dragneel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Dragneel was well out of range.
Fadda Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Dragneel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Fadda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook but Fadda Jr avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fadda Jr manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a low kick, right behind Fadda Jr 's knee.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Fadda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dragneel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fadda Jr's sensitive parts.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Fadda Jr digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Fadda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fadda Jr blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Dragneel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dragneel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Dragneel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadda Jr lands a head shot.
Dragneel moves forwards but Fadda Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fadda Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fadda Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel tries to land a front kick but Fadda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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 Oswaldo Fadda 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!
Fadda Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Fadda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Fadda Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dragneel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dragneel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dragneel counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragneel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Good work by Fadda Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragneel scores with the left hand. Fadda Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Dragneel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fadda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragneel cracks Fadda Jr with a good jab.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda Jr moves out of range easily.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Fadda Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragneel moves out of range of the strikes.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragneel jabs at Fadda Jr's body.
Good exchange - Fadda Jr coming out on top.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Fadda Jr - just one landing.
A left lands for Fadda Jr.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragneel was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to the head.
Fadda Jr with a nice cross.
Dragneel with the inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Fadda Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dragneel thows a leg kick but Fadda Jr checks it
enabling Fadda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fadda Jr.
Dragneel swings widly with a right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Fadda Jr lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Fadda Jr checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Fadda Jr with a nice cross.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Fadda Jr cracks Dragneel with a good jab.
Dragneel avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a straight right hand.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fadda Jr, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
A relieved looking Oswaldo Fadda Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 458 p4p, 632 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 43 p4p, 61 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mickey Cowan's chin.
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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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan takes one on the button.
Cowan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cowan.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Cowan lands a front kick.
Cowan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Nurmagomedov attempts a counter takedown but Cowan avoids it well and moves away.
Cowan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Cowan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cowan misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Cowan misses.
Cowan defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Cowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Cowan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cowan.
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!
That kick from Cowan tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Cowan misses its intended target.
Cowan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cowan finds it's way through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Cowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Cowan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cowan cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cowan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cowan tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Cowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cowan throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Cowan throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cowan scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowan throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowan. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nurmagomedov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cowan is looking to land body kicks.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Cowan.
Cowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cowan slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov moves to clinch but Cowan breaks away
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cowan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Cowan throws a counter combo.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cowan lands a lovely overhand right.
Cowan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cowan throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
Cowan slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cowan! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov cracks Cowan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Cowan counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Cowan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cowan.
Nurmagomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cowan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nurmagomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Cowan throws out a counter right but Nurmagomedov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Cowan needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Cowan throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Cowan coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick but Cowan moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cowan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cowan throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Cowan is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cowan.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cowan misses with a jab to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Cowan.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cowan flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Cowan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cowan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
Cowan scores with a nice body kick.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Cowan dips to his left and cracks Nurmagomedov with an uppercut!
Cowan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey Cowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Cowan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Cowan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mickey Cowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan with a jab.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Cowan blocks it.
Cowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
Cowan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cowan misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Nurmagomedov's head.
Cowan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
A low kick lands for Cowan.
Cowan lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cowan lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Cowan.
Cowan scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Cowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cowan 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Cowan!
After winning the bout, Mickey Cowan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Tartarus (ranked 201 p4p, 265 weight class) and Boryslav Margera (ranked 27 p4p, 33 weight class). Margera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daniel Lioneye - The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uriel Tartarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryslav Margera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Tartarus connects with a nice looking jab.
Margera misses with a hook. Tartarus ducked under it nicely.
Tartarus lands with a kick to the temple. Margera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
A slow jab from Margera misses its intended target.
As Margera backs away, Tartarus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Margera darts in trying to clinch
and Tartarus counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera is rocked!
Tartarus throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tartarus throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws out a powerful jab.
Margera lands a jab to Tartarus's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Margera finds it's target.
Margera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tartarus's head.
Margera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tartarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tartarus blocks a jab.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Margera scores with a hook.
Margera fails to land with a series of punches.
Margera lands a head shot.
Margera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tartarus counters with a head kick.
Margera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Margera.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Tartarus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tartarus tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Margera landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Margera throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tartarus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Margera with a knee to the head.
Tartarus tries to break free but Margera pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
Tartarus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tartarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tartarus doesn't seem bothered though.
Tartarus connects with a looping right hand.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Tartarus's head but Tartarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Margera misses with an uppercut. Tartarus saw that one coming.
Tartarus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Tartarus is predictable there
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartarus lands a lovely overhand right.
Margera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Margera.
Margera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tartarus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tartarus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tartarus.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Margera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a solid leg kick but Margera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tartarus.
It seemed like Margera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tartarus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Margera connects with the punch.
Tartarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera scores with a one two! Tartarus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Margera is able to avoid easily.
Margera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Margera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margera throws out the jab.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera throws an overhand right that lands on Tartarus's shoulder, as Tartarus tries to avoid the shot.
Margera clinches up against the cage.
Margera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tartarus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Margera.
Margera landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Uriel Tartarus has been cut.
Tartarus is looking to control Margera's arms but Margera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tartarus has his back to the cage.
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Margera swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Margera slips a jab from Tartarus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tartarus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tartarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Boryslav Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartarus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margera avoids the head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a leg kick
and Margera counters with a left to the body.
Margera fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Margera lands.
Tartarus needs to keep his hands up - Margera had a free shot at his head there.
Margera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tartarus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tartarus misses with a right hand
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Margera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Tartarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tartarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tartarus at a distance.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
Margera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margera blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tartarus.
Tartarus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tartarus 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 low kick from Tartarus misses
and Margera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Margera as he connects with a hook.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera dodges the punch combination from Tartarus.
Margera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Margera connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tartarus counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tartarus throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Margera wants to counter with a clinch but Tartarus pushes him away.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Tartarus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tartarus counters with a straight right hand.
Tartarus tries to score with a low kick but Margera moves his leg out of the way.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Tartarus is out of range.
Tartarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Margera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tartarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Tartarus misses
and Tartarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tartarus circles away quickly and effectively.
Tartarus cracks Margera with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus misses with a series of wild punches.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera throws a looping overhand right but Tartarus ducks down to avoid it.
Tartarus throwing a counter right hand but Margera manages to avoid it.
Tartarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartarus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Margera momentarily.
Tartarus tries a low kick but Margera avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Margera darts in and clinches Tartarus up against the cage.
Tartarus stalling in the clinch but Margera improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Tartarus.
Margera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera working Tartarus over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Margera.
A short left from Margera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Margera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Margera tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Margera.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
Margera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Margera on the inside.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Margera.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tartarus.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Margera.
Tartarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartarus looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Margera moves into the clinch successfully.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tartarus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tartarus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Margera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uriel Tartarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tartarus slips a jab from Margera.
Margera checks a leg kick.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Margera slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Tartarus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Margera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Margera scores with a nice right hand.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Margera catches Tartarus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera moves into the clinch.
Margera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Margera tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tartarus blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartarus can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tartarus tries to break free but Margera pushes him back against the cage.
Margera misses with some punches.
Margera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tartarus's efforts to push away.
Margera is leaning against Tartarus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Margera cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Tartarus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tartarus thows a leg kick but Margera checks it
and Tartarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Margera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Margera.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Margera wants to clinch up but Tartarus keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Margera as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tartarus thinks about countering with a head kick.
A low kick from Tartarus misses
and Margera counters by clinching up.
Margera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tartarus.
Margera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartarus slips a straight right by Margera.
Tartarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Margera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tartarus. Tartarus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tartarus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Tartarus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Margera connects with a jab.
A jab from Margera misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera avoids the head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with a jab to the head.
Tartarus misses with a leg kick.
Tartarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tartarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tartarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tartarus blocks a jab.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tartarus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Margera. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Tartarus misses
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Tartarus lands a head shot.
Margera is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartarus misses with a lunging right hand
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera tests Tartarus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tartarus throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.
Tartarus thows a leg kick but Margera checks it
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Tartarus is looking to chop away at Margera's legs.
Margera scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartarus should have avoided that one.
Boryslav Margera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Tartarus.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Tartarus is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Margera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tartarus lands a head kick. Margera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tartarus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tartarus misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boryslav Margera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Margera 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boryslav Margera!
Boryslav Margera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 45 p4p, 58 weight class) and Don Crenshaw (ranked 6 p4p, 8 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. Crenshaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bollomard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crenshaw misses with a hook
and Bollomard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bollomard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bollomard looking to sit in guard and control but Crenshaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crenshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Bollomard.
Bollomard is working hard here to advance position.
Crenshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crenshaw postures up.
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bollomard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crenshaw is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bollomard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crenshaw has managed to get both his arms back between Bollomard's legs - danger averted.
Crenshaw content to stall in guard here.
Bollomard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crenshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crenshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bollomard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Bollomard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crenshaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bollomard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crenshaw defends it easily.
Crenshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bollomard being controlled here, momentarily.
Bollomard has his foot on Crenshaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crenshaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Crenshaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bollomard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crenshaw has managed to get both his arms back between Bollomard's legs - danger averted.
Bollomard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bollomard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crenshaw's guard.
Crenshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bollomard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw pulls Bollomard in close to prevent any damage.
Bollomard postures up in Crenshaw's guard and throws a big left but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw managing to control the position.
Bollomard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crenshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bollomard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crenshaw is looking to control Bollomard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crenshaw avoid being mounted?
Bollomard is working for a kimura but Crenshaw is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Crenshaw is just out of range.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crenshaw moves away.
Crenshaw digs a good body shot into Bollomard's ribs.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bollomard.
A jab from Bollomard finds it's way through Crenshaw's defenses.
Bollomard walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bollomard avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bollomard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Crenshaw throws a head kick but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard connects with a right hand. Crenshaw shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bollomard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bollomard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crenshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Crenshaw, not yet.
Bollomard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bollomard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crenshaw looking to control.
Bollomard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crenshaw controls Bollomard momentarily but Bollomard frees himself.
Crenshaw has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bollomard has passed into side control.
Crenshaw holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bollomard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crenshaw to see if he's OK.
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!
Bollomard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crenshaw!
Crenshaw holds on to Bollomard around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard misses with a head shot.
Bollomard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bollomard breaks from Crenshaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Crenshaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crenshaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bollomard looking to control but Crenshaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crenshaw is trying to escape the mount.
Crenshaw is still trying to improve position.
Crenshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crenshaw is looking to escape.
Crenshaw tries to lock up and control but Bollomard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bollomard landing shots from mount.
Bollomard with good strikes from the mount here!
Crenshaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollomard throwing strikes here but Crenshaw is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crenshaw is looking to get to half guard.
Bollomard throws some wild stikes that Crenshaw manages to avoid easily.
Crenshaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crenshaw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bollomard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
Bollomard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crenshaw thinks about the counter body kick.
Bollomard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crenshaw moves into the clinch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
Bollomard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bollomard's elbow.
Bollomard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bollomard wants to stall.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Bollomard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Bollomard tries to pull guard but Crenshaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bollomard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Bollomard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Bollomard blocks it.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crenshaw's elbow.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bollomard's elbow.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Bollomard misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bollomard or not.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Bollomard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crenshaw's elbow.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Bollomard blocks it.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard tries to work over Crenshaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Bollomard.
Bollomard working aggressively here.
Bollomard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crenshaw controls his hands.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
Crenshaw lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bollomard just leaning against Crenshaw, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Bollomard manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut. Bollomard saw that one coming.
Bollomard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crenshaw defends it nicely.
Crenshaw counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bollomard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crenshaw sprawls and moves away.
Crenshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bollomard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard works on Crenshaw's body with a couple of short punches.
Bollomard prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Bollomard stalling in the clinch.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Bollomard avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crenshaw is leaning against Bollomard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw pushes Bollomard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Bollomard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bollomard's gas tank.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Bollomard prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Crenshaw really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crenshaw is looking to clinch.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Crenshaw is quick to defend against it.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bollomard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Bollomard circles away.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Crenshaw is quick to defend against it.
Crenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Don Crenshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Crenshaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Crenshaw there.
It looks like Jacques Bollomard has been cut.
Crenshaw lands a jab to Bollomard's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Bollomard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bollomard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Crenshaw avoids it well and moves away.
Crenshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Crenshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard feinted with a counter takedown.
Crenshaw lands with a nice body kick.
Crenshaw throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Crenshaw avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Crenshaw didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
Crenshaw controlling the position.
Crenshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bollomard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bollomard is trying to control but can't.
Crenshaw controlling the action here.
Crenshaw trying to pass the guard but Bollomard defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard trying to control from the bottom.
Bollomard wants to improve his position but Crenshaw is controlling well.
Crenshaw wants to stand but Bollomard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bollomard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bollomard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crenshaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crenshaw's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bollomard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Bollomard manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bollomard not allowing Crenshaw to control his hands.
Bollomard is working for a rear naked choke. Crenshaw is not defending it well and Bollomard has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Crenshaw refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Crenshaw's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Don Crenshaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm still a cool dad, though.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 24 p4p, 79 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Journey - Only The Young as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Farman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farman swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farman sprawls well. Farman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Farman's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernandez with a jab.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Farman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez just manages to avoid it.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Hernandez cracks Farman with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Farman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Jab by Hernandez.
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!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a low kick, right behind Hernandez 's knee.
Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farman has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez postures up in Farman's guard and throws a big left but Farman blocks it.
Hernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farman dives on top into guard.
Farman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Farman is working away.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farman manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farman avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Farman tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Farman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Farman staying out of range there.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Farman tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez jabs at Farman's body.
Farman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farman doesn't seem bothered though.
Farman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Farman's ribs.
Farman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Farman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Farman. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez jabs Farman right on the nose. Farman blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farman but Farman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Farman didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose.
Frank Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farman as he jumps to the side.
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Farman slips under a jab.
Farman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Farman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Farman, which made it look bad.
It looked like Farman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Farman's ribs.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Farman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farman as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Farman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Farman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Hernandez toppling to the canvas! Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Hernandez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez'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.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Farman circles away easily
and Farman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hernandez! Farman lets Hernandez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Hernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farman wriggles free and stands up.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farman sprawls well. Farman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Farman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Farman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Hernandez toppling to the canvas! Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Zafir Farman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Farman rattles Hernandez with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hernandez tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Farman dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hernandez stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Zafir Farman, 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.
In defeat, Frank Hernandez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight. I needed to do more tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 9 p4p, 52 weight class) and Mustafa Erdogan (ranked 2 p4p, 7 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustafa Erdogan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
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.
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Erdogan counters with a good low kick that Tokugawa was not able to check.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Erdogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a low kick, right behind Tokugawa 's knee.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erdogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Erdogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa keeps control of Erdogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Erdogan manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Erdogan.
Erdogan thinks about the counter body kick.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erdogan.
Tokugawa wants to clinch
and Erdogan counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa misses the body punch
and Erdogan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tokugawa really felt that one!
Erdogan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Erdogan counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a slapping body shot.
Tokugawa moves to clinch but Erdogan breaks away
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Erdogan is looking for the big counter here.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Erdogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Erdogan should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Erdogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tokugawa drops Erdogan with a beautiful combination! Erdogan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tokugawa is looking for the KO!
Tokugawa digs a good hook to Erdogan's body.
Tokugawa drops Erdogan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Erdogan looks back up at him and smiles so Tokugawa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Erdogan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa fakes the body blow, causing Erdogan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Erdogan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa retains his middleweight title!
Minato Tokugawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 1 p4p, 32 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Oneil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Spit Out The Bone. 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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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 23 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
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 Pedersoli misses its intended target.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli sprawls and moves away.
Pedersoli misses with a looping left.
Pedersoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneil.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pedersoli connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pedersoli misses.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedersoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli throws a low kick but Oneil avoids it.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Pedersoli is quick to defend against it.
Pedersoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pedersoli duly obliges.
Pedersoli scores with a nice body kick.
Pedersoli throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Oneil 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.
Oneil staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedersoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oneil slips under a jab from Pedersoli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pedersoli.
The fighters circling - Pedersoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedersoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Pedersoli fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Pedersoli keeps moving.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersoli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Pedersoli.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pedersoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedersoli.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pedersoli digs a good hook to Oneil's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedersoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oneil was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedersoli.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli sprawls and moves away.
Pedersoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Pedersoli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pedersoli feints and then cracks Oneil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oneil down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pedersoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedersoli misses with a straight right.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli sprawls and moves away.
Carlo Pedersoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oneil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pedersoli. Pedersoli obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pedersoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedersoli misses with a double jab
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pedersoli!
Oneil trying to control the position but Pedersoli is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil lands a nice forearm strike.
Oneil has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pedersoli is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oneil yanks on the arm and Pedersoli is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oneil.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
David Oneil retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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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