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DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 1801 p4p, 1442 weight class) and Antonio Branco (ranked 136 p4p, 110 weight class). Blankenship comes to the cage accompanied by MXC Most Extreme Challenge. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Branco!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blankenship looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
It seemed like Branco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blankenship connects with a body shot.
Blankenship dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Blankenship. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blankenship.
Blankenship scores with a nice right hand.
Blankenship swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blankenship just misses with a punch to the body.
Blankenship looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Blankenship.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branco has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blankenship struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Blankenship lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blankenship misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blankenship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branco.
Blankenship misses with the head strike.
Blankenship connects with a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blankenship misses with a knee strike.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blankenship working Branco over with knees to the body.
Branco is trying to pull guard but Blankenship turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Branco jumps guard but Blankenship stands there with Branco around his waist. Branco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Branco tries to pull guard but Blankenship won't allow it.
Kenny Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Branco.
A right handed body shot lands from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship lands a knee to the head.
Blankenship tries to land knees in the clinch but Branco avoids the damage to the body.
Branco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Branco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blankenship cracks Branco with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blankenship stands up over Branco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blankenship works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blankenship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blankenship with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Branco striking off his back but it's not causing Blankenship any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco has his foot on Blankenship's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blankenship works his way back into a safe position though.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blankenship scoring with some ground and pound.
 Branco is rocked!
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blankenship defends well.
Branco is still in real trouble! Can Blankenship finish him?
Blankenship makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branco has momentary wrist control but Blankenship slips an elbow through the middle.
Blankenship advances position into side control!
Branco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A big shot lands for Blankenship! That's hurt Branco! Will he recover? Blankenship fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Blankenship!
Kenny Blankenship thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 859 p4p, 954 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 70 p4p, 81 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schnitzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bin-Semen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Bin-Semen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schnitzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schnitzer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin-Semen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bin-Semen thinking.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Bin-Semen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schnitzer!
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schnitzer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schnitzer wants to get back to his feet but Bin-Semen drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Schnitzer is working from the bottom.
Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy.
Bin-Semen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bin-Semen misses with the ground and pound.
Schnitzer taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
Schnitzer is trying to improve his position.
Bin-Semen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer struggling a bit here.
Schnitzer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bin-Semen is staying active.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound from side control.
Bin-Semen 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.
Bin-Semen wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
Schnitzer is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Schnitzer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Schnitzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schnitzer's head.
Schnitzer trying to control from the bottom.
Bin-Semen wants to take a breather but Schnitzer is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schnitzer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Schnitzer. Beautiful body shot.
Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Bin-Semen ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen staying out of range there.
Jab by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Schnitzer.
Bin-Semen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Schnitzer tries to bench press Bin-Semen off him but Bin-Semen keeps the position.
Bin-Semen tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Bin-Semen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bin-Semen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bin-Semen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schnitzer is avoiding damage well.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schnitzer keeps working.
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 Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schnitzer throws a solid leg kick but Bin-Semen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schnitzer.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Bin-Semen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schnitzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back to recover.
Schnitzer tries to sprawl but Bin-Semen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to roll over but Bin-Semen keeps him under control.
Bin-Semen trying to mount his opponent but Schnitzer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schnitzer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bin-Semen is in close to Schnitzer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bin-Semen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bin-Semen is fighting to break Schnitzer's control of his arms but Schnitzer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnitzer is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bin-Semen is stalling in the full guard.
Bin-Semen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bin-Semen wants to control from the top but Schnitzer keeps moving.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bin-Semen staying out of range there.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Bin-Semen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin-Semen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schnitzer sprawls and moves away.
Schnitzer throws a leg kick which misses Bin-Semen's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin-Semen tries to avoid it.
Bin-Semen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Bin-Semen misses with a body punch
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy right hand but Schnitzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin-Semen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin-Semen connects with a right hand. Schnitzer shakes it off.
Schnitzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the side of Bin-Semen's head but Bin-Semen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Schnitzer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bin-Semen is defended easily by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer lands a right hook to the body.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Bin-Semen counters with a shoot takedown. Schnitzer fights it but they end up in guard.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in to control the position.
Bin-Semen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schnitzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bin-Semen.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schnitzer controlling Bin-Semen's posture.
Bin-Semen advances position into side control!
Schnitzer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bin-Semen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bin-Semen looks up at the clock and then as Schnitzer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bin-Semen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bin-Semen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Bin-Semen attempts a counter takedown but Schnitzer avoids it well and moves away.
Schnitzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin-Semen misses with an uppercut.
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a takedown but Schnitzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bin-Semen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a double leg but Schnitzer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin-Semen is just out of range.
Schnitzer misses with a body shot.
Schnitzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin-Semen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bin-Semen misses its intended target.
Bin-Semen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnitzer manages to avoid it.
Schnitzer scores with a hook to the body. Bin-Semen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Bin-Semen misses.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen lands with a shot to the body.
Schnitzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin-Semen is out of range.
Bin-Semen avoids the body shot from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Bin-Semen.
Schnitzer gets caught flat footed, as Bin-Semen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schnitzer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bin-Semen misses with a jab to the body
and Schnitzer counters with a good low kick that Bin-Semen was not able to check.
Bin-Semen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin-Semen swings for the body but Schnitzer moves out of range.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage.
Bin-Semen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bin-Semen looks to score with a jab to the body but Schnitzer is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bin-Semen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer misses with a left hand
so Bin-Semen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bin-Semen being controlled here momentarily.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin-Semen is really struggling to control Schnitzer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schnitzer pulls Bin-Semen in close to prevent any damage.
Schnitzer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bin-Semen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schnitzer won't allow Bin-Semen to sweep him here.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bin-Semen being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schnitzer moves away.
Bin-Semen slips under a jab from Schnitzer.
Bin-Semen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bin-Semen shoots in and bounces Schnitzer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schnitzer keeping moving, preventing Bin-Semen from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schnitzer trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schnitzer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
A relieved looking Osama Bin-Semen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 1106 p4p, 1551 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 133 p4p, 177 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Best Enemies - Phases . The crowd seem to be enjoying Thoupos's choice of entrance music: 151 Rum - JID. Roman Kersikov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thoupos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kersikov manages to pass to side control.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov throwing shots but Thoupos is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thoupos keeps working.
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thoupos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos tries to kick Kersikov off but Kersikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control. Thoupos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thoupos defending well though.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thoupos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov trying to control from Thoupos's half guard. Thoupos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov trying to control but Thoupos is working from the bottom.
Kersikov stops Thoupos from standing up.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Thoupos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Thoupos.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thoupos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thoupos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Thoupos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane Thoupos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Thoupos didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thoupos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Thoupos keeps moving.
Kersikov stands up over Thoupos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thoupos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Thoupos keeps moving.
Kersikov passes Thoupos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoupos is just out of range.
Thoupos counters with a body kick.
Thoupos swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Thoupos is quick to defend against it.
Thoupos throws a sloppy head kick
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thoupos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kersikov dives into side control.
Kersikov lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thoupos is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Thoupos is looking for a sweep.
Thoupos taking a bit of punishment here - Kersikov scoring with strikes.
Kersikov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kersikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoupos can do to turn this around?
Thoupos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thoupos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kersikov working the head with strikes.
Thoupos is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kersikov! That's hurt Thoupos! Will he recover? Kersikov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 707 p4p, 718 weight class) and Marshall Praust (ranked 93 p4p, 95 weight class). Praust has chosen Holidays In The Sun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Praust!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Boytsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Praust to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boytsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Boytsov working a defensive guard here.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov working for a triangle but Praust defends it easily.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Praust defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Praust is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boytsov keeps working.
Praust passes the guard and advances to mount!
Praust prevents Boytsov from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Praust connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Praust maintains control.
Praust landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boytsov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Praust controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself.
Boytsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Praust has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boytsov has managed to get both his arms back between Praust's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Praust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there.
Boytsov trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Boytsov looking to sit in guard and control but Praust gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Praust escapes and throws Boytsov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boytsov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Praust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boytsov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boytsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Praust's best efforts.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard.
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Praust is keen to just control but Boytsov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Praust passes to full mount!
Praust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Praust tries to control but Boytsov wriggling away.
Boytsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boytsov is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Praust throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boytsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boytsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Praust.
Praust misses with a body punch
and Boytsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boytsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Praust. Praust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Praust counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boytsov thinking.
Praust drives through with a takedown into Boytsov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Boytsov is retaining full guard.
Praust is in close to Boytsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Praust trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Praust is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Praust postures up.
Praust passes Boytsov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boytsov trying to hold on to Praust's head to control him but Praust postures up.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boytsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praust throws a strike but Boytsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov advances to half guard.
Praust wants to improve his position but Boytsov is controlling well.
Praust manages to get to full guard.
Praust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Praust is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Praust keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Praust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Praust is keeping the position for now.
Boytsov advances to half guard.
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Praust is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boytsov pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Praust is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boytsov passes to side control.
Boytsov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Praust sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust wants to get back to full guard.
Praust missing with punches from the bottom.
Praust tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
Boytsov trying to control from Praust's half guard. Praust has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Praust is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Praust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Praust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boytsov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Praust's guard.
Boytsov trying to control but Praust is working from the bottom.
Praust being controlled here, momentarily.
Praust throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov advances to half guard.
Praust tries to get to full guard but Boytsov has control of the leg.
Praust works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Praust has locked up a guillotine! Praust's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Boytsov is holding on here and Praust must be using up a lot of energy. Boytsov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Praust gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marshall Praust!
An out of breath Marshall Praust 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 115 p4p, 968 weight class) and Cameron McNab (ranked 22 p4p, 113 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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170
11 - 1 - 0 |
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25
183
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oenomaus Doctore !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNab takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McNab dives in for a single leg takedown but Doctore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doctore sends McNab crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Doctore is motioning to the referee to let McNab up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Cameron McNab has been cut.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNab.
McNab misses with a takedown
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNab is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doctore weaves into range and cracks McNab right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! McNab goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Doctore is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oenomaus Doctore !
A determined Oenomaus Doctore didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Won Yong Jung (ranked 353 p4p, 308 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 35 p4p, 32 weight class). Won Yong Jung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Rock Jr'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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
Jung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Jung counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr lands with a good body shot.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.
Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Jung.
Rock Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jung.
Jung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one.
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock Jr blocks a jab.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock Jr misses the target.
Rock Jr slips a straight right by Jung.
Rock Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rock Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Rock Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Jung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock Jr looks to land a combination. Jung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jung walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Rock Jr is predictable there
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock Jr moves away.
Rock Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Rock Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Jung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rock Jr eats them both and turns towards Jung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rock Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Rock Jr tries to get set, Jung tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jung lands with a nice body punch.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung.
Rock Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jung on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr misses with a head kick.
Jung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jung is out of range.
Jung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jung avoids the body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.
Jung tries to land a front kick but Rock Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.
Rock Jr rushes Jung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jung breaks the clinch.
Rock Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jung. That did some damage!
Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock Jr momentarily.
Rock Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Rock Jr settles back down.
Rock Jr feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock Jr.
Jung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rock Jr has managed to clinch.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Rock Jr misses.
Jung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rock Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung 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.
Rock Jr misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Jung walks into a jab.
Jung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jung jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rock Jr misses with a body kick.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Rock Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock Jr.
Will Rock Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Jung strikes.
Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye.
Rock Jr throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily.
Jung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rock Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rock Jr - just one landing.
Rock Jr throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock Jr blocks a head kick by Jung.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
and Rock Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Jung off balance momentarily.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Rock Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rock Jr thuds a left hand into Jung's body.
Rock Jr blocks a jab.
Rock Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jung scores with a jab to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a looping right.
Rock Jr gets tackled into the cage by Jung. Jung maintains the clinch.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock Jr's elbow.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung manages to break the clinch.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jung misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Rock Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Jung manages to break the clinch.
Jung checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Rock Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab lands there for Rock Jr.
Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Jung pushes him away.
Rock Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung.
Rock Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rock Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung tries to bum rush Rock Jr with a series of wild strikes but Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Rock Jr does no damage.
Rock Jr defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jung moves out of range as Rock Jr strikes.
Rock Jr tries to score with a low kick but Jung moves his leg out of the way.
Rock Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Rock Jr throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.
Rock Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock Jr pulls guard.
Jung wants to control from the top but Rock Jr keeps moving.
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Rock Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rock Jr manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Rock Jr's guard.
Rock Jr controls Jung momentarily but Jung frees himself.
Won Yong Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr controlling Jung's posture.
Rock Jr is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jung postures up.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rock Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock Jr has his hands on Jung's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rock Jr with a nice calf kick.
Jung looks to land a combination but Rock Jr avoids it well.
Rock Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Jung pushes him away.
Jung blocks a leg kick.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Rock Jr manages to avoid it.
Jung lands a slapping body shot.
Jung misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts.
Rock Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Rock Jr pushes him off.
Jung misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerrad Skolz (ranked 275 p4p, 164 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 40 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terrance Graves enters 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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Skolz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves looks to clinch
and Skolz counters with a good, hard body kick but Graves shrugs it off.
Skolz throws a good cross that connects.
Graves has Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Skolz gets control of Graves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skolz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Skolz has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skolz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Skolz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skolz keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Skolz has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skolz's head.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skolz's guard.
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graves is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves working Skolz over with strikes.
 Skolz is rocked!
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Skolz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Skolz quite badly. Skolz pulls Graves in close trying to recover. Graves postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Skolz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Skolz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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