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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CId Pollendina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Milowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pollendina comes to the cage accompanied by Mohamed's theme tune. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, CId Pollendina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Milowski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollendina cracks Milowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pollendina throws a lazy uppercut
and Milowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pollendina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollendina misses with a low kick as Milowski jumps back.
Pollendina lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pollendina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pollendina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Pollendina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pollendina trying to control the action but Milowski is working from the bottom.
Milowski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollendina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Milowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pollendina wants to free his trapped foot but Milowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pollendina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pollendina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Milowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pollendina prevents Milowski from improving his position.
Pollendina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CId Pollendina has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pollendina throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milowski.
CId Pollendina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollendina tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollendina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pollendina throws a lazy uppercut
and Milowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollendina closes the distance and clinches.
Milowski blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pollendina as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Milowski avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollendina.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Milowski blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pollendina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milowski tries a body shot but Pollendina blocks it.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Milowski blocks it.
Milowski avoiding damage as Pollendina throws knees to the body.
Pollendina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pollendina gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pollendina preventing the sweep.
Pollendina throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollendina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pollendina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milowski managing to control the position.
Pollendina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pollendina is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pollendina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milowski. That did some damage!
Pollendina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollendina throws a lazy body kick
and Milowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pollendina tries to clinch up but Milowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Pollendina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milowski is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina moves out of range of the leg kick from Milowski.
Milowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CId Pollendina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pollendina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milowski tries to avoid it but Pollendina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milowski to the ground. Milowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pollendina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milowski tries to avoid it but Pollendina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milowski to the ground. Milowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollendina goes for a double leg but Milowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Milowski continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CId Pollendina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milowski presses Pollendina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milowski is stalling here.
Milowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milowski working aggressively here.
Pollendina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Milowski.
Milowski working aggressively here.
Milowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollendinas head.
Milowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollendina wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pollendina.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Milowski avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Milowski stalls.
The referee calls for Pollendina to work.
Pollendina has a couple of punches blocked by Milowski.
Milowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollendina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollendina cracks Milowski with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Milowski.
Pollendina misses with a punch to the body.
Milowski tries to work over Pollendina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollendina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Milowski as the two fighters clinch.
Milowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Milowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pollendina.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milowski is trying to stall.
Milowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollendina.
Pollendina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milowski's elbow.
Milowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milowski is looking to control Pollendina's arms but Pollendina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Milowski has his back to the cage.
Pollendina misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollendina.
Pollendina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollendina jumps guard but Milowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milowski tries to circle away but Pollendina has him pinned against the cage.
Pollendina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Milowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Milowski throws a hook to the side of Pollendina's head but Pollendina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina throws an overhand right that lands on Milowski's shoulder, as Milowski tries to avoid the shot.
Pollendina misses with a straight left.
Pollendina moves into the clinch.
Milowski lands a right hand.
Pollendina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Milowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pollendina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milowski's elbow.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Milowski avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Milowski misses with a body punch.
Milowski lands a right hand.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Milowski controls the action.
A short right from Milowski on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Milowski.
Pollendina is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollendina lands a body shot.
Pollendina wants a takedown.
Pollendina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollendina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollendina lands a jab to Milowski's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milowski is out of range.
Pollendina misses with a body shot.
Pollendina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacek Milowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Milowski throws a shot from downtown. Pollendina moves away and avoids it.
Pollendina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Milowski tries to avoid it but Pollendina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Milowski to the ground. Milowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollendina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milowski.
Pollendina wants to slow Milowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Pollendina tries to clinch up.
Pollendina fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollendina shoots for a takedown but Milowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CId Pollendina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollendina.
Pollendina throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Pollendina misses.
Pollendina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milowski in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollendina.
Pollendina shoots in but no luck this time.
Milowski closes the distance and clinches.
Pollendina tries to work over Milowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Milowski.
Pollendina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milowski's elbow.
Pollendina struggles to land a body shot inside as Milowski controls his hands.
Pollendina is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milowski.
Milowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pollendina up against the cage.
Milowski misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pollendina lands a nice uppercut.
Milowski blocks an elbow strike.
Pollendina tries to work over Milowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Pollendina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pollendina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milowski's elbow.
Pollendina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milowski prevents a body shot from Pollendina.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Milowski avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Pollendina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milowski's elbow.
Pollendina misses with a body punch.
Milowski is trying to force a seperation but Pollendina has the dominant position.
Pollendina tries a body shot but Milowski blocks it.
Pollendina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milowski avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Milowski controls the action.
Pollendina jumps guard but Milowski stands there with Pollendina around his waist. Pollendina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pollendina lands a nice uppercut.
Pollendina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina blocks an uppercut.
Pollendina struggles to land a body shot inside as Milowski controls his hands.
Milowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pollendina works on Milowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Milowski blocks a body shot from Pollendina.
Pollendina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollendina works on Milowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollendina throws a head punch that misses.
Milowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollendina tries to throw a body punch but Milowski avoids it by throwing Pollendina back against the cage.
Pollendina tries to work over Milowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Milowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollendina swings wildly with an uppercut but Milowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollendina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milowski to keep the fight standing.
Pollendina scores with a shoulder strike.
Milowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pollendina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pollendina can't find room to land a body shot as Milowski controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pollendina has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milowski uses from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollendina has his foot on Milowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milowski works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pollendina is on top in guard.
Pollendina throws an elbow that misses. Milowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pollendina's guard. Nice move by Milowski!
And that's the end of the fight!
CId Pollendina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pollendina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CId Pollendina!
Post fight, an emotional CId Pollendina said 'I just want to say 1 thing to my beautiful brothers and sisters all over the world.............. FUCK ISLAM!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Pans has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shael Connen's chin.
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Pans!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pans. Connen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connen moves into range and clinches up with Pans.
Connen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pans blocks it with crossed arms.
Connen breaks from the clinch.
Connen tries to clinch but Pans moves out of range.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connen tries to clinch up.
Connen moves in looking to clinch but Pans pushes him off.
Pans swats away the attempt to clinch by Connen.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pans.
Connen swings for the body but Pans moves out of range.
Pans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pans misses with a straight right.
Connen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pans circles away.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen is looking to land body kicks.
Pans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connen.
Pans keeps the fight on the outside.
Pans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connen can't find room to land a body shot as Pans controls the action.
Pans tries to land knees in the clinch but Connen avoids the damage to the body.
Connen breaks the clinch.
Connen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pans circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connen throws a head kick that misses.
Pans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans clinches.
I was talking to Connen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Connen taking a breather.
Pans is trying to pull guard but Connen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pans is trying to pull guard but Connen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Connen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Connen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pans can turn it around.
Connen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connen tries to clinch but Pans moves out of range.
Pans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connen misses with a body punch.
Connen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connen swings for the body but Pans moves out of range.
Connen misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Connen.
Connen connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Pans. Those never looked like landing.
Pans takes a swing at Connen's ribcage but misses.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connen tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Pans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connen wants to get back to his feet but Pans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connen pushes Pans off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Connen misses.
Pans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pans throws a series of punches but Connen moves out of range.
Connen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Connen's corner calls for a 1-2. Connen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Pans does no damage.
Pans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Connen tries to escape but Pans is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shael Connen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connen throws a right hand that Pans ducks under and follows up with a left that Pans also avoids with ease.
Connen keeps the fight on the outside.
Connen misses with a head kick.
Shael Connen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connen misses with a two punch combination.
Connen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pans manages to avoid it.
Connen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connen tries to clinch up.
Pans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shael Connen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connen at a distance.
Connen connects with a solid leg kick.
Connen is looking to wear down Pans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Connen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connen misses with a looping right.
Pans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pans scores with a jab to the body.
Pans misses with a wild combination.
Pans takes a swing at Connen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen misses with a looping left.
Connen moves into range and clinches up with Pans.
A head punch on the inside from Connen fails to land.
Connen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connen clinches up against the cage.
Pans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pans lands a head shot.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shael Connen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Connen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connen lands with a shot to the body.
Pans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Connen on his heels. He'll look to pass Connen's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans throws a big elbow that misses.
Connen wants to stand but Pans is controlling the position.
Pans throwing strikes but missing.
Pans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pans throws a big elbow that misses.
Pans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pans.
Pans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pans wants to control but Connen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Connen is not content to let Pans control the position.
Connen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pans prevents Connen from escaping the position.
Pans wants to take a breather but Connen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pans.
Pans working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pans throwing strikes from guard but Connen blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pans postures up and lands a big shot to Connen's brow.
Pans is looking to work some ground and pound but Connen has wrist control.
Pans controlling from the top position.
Connen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pans lands a couple of digs.
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!
Connen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pans stops Connen from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pans swings for the body but Connen moves out of range.
Connen misses with a hook.
Connen tries to clinch up.
Pans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connen avoids the body shot from Pans.
Pans moves in looking to clinch but Connen pushes him off.
Pans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connen wants to clinch up but Pans keeps it at a distance.
Connen throws a sloppy head kick and Pans moves out of range easily.
Connen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pans.
Pans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pans gets tackled into the cage by Connen. Connen maintains the clinch.
Pans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connen is defending well.
Connen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pans avoids it.
Connen manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pans checks a leg kick.
Pans looks to score with a jab to the body but Connen is just out of range.
Pans thows a body shot but no joy.
Pans misses with a series of wild punches.
Connen moves into the clinch.
Pans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Connen. Those never looked like landing.
Connen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Connen throws a series of punches but Pans avoids them all with ease.
Pans moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connen. Pans does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pans keeps the fight on the outside.
Connen throws a head kick but Pans moves out of range.
Pans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pans clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connen breaks the clinch.
Pans cracks Connen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Pans.
Pans throws a hook to the side of Connen's head but Connen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connen throws a sloppy head kick and Pans moves out of range easily.
Connen throws a leg kick but Pans checks it.
Connen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pans circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pans throws a right and a left that Connen avoids nicely.
Pans swings for the body but Connen moves out of range.
Pans moves in looking to clinch but Connen pushes him off.
Pans works over Connen's head and body with a nice combination.
Pans moves in looking to clinch but Connen pushes him off.
Connen forces Pans back against the cage and clinches.
Connen breaks from the clinch.
Pans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pans throws a series of punches but Connen moves out of range.
Connen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Pans misses.
Connen avoids the body shot from Pans.
Connen tries to clinch up.
Connen tries to clinch but Pans moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pans misses with an uppercut.
Pans lands with a nice combination. Connen backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connen tries to clinch up but Pans circles away and keeps his distance.
Pans dips to his left and cracks Connen with an uppercut!
Pans goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pans throws a hook but Connen blocks it.
Connen takes a swing at Pans's ribcage but misses.
Connen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pans circles away quickly and effectively.
Connen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pans looks to score with a jab to the body but Connen is just out of range.
Connen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pans lands with a nice combination. Connen backs away looking to recover.
Pans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Connen swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pans circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Pans.
I think Pans 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Pans!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Pans 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Thomas Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergey Chernov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov gets a clinch.
Chernov misses with a body punch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Chernov keeps him there for the moment.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chernov to keep the fight standing.
Chernov tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Chernov back against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Chernov has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Chernov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chernov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chernov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chernov.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chernov walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov works the jab nicely.
Chernov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernov connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Chernov. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernov misses with a body kick.
Chernov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chernov to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chernov.
A hook to the body from Chernov.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Chernov lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Chernov.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chernov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chernov lands a nice uppercut.
Chernov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chernov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chernov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chernov.
Chernov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernov lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Chernov lands with a left to the head.
Chernov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is rocked!
Chernov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernov cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Chernov keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chernov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chernov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernov works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Chernov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Chernov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Chernov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chernov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnson to his knees! Chernov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
An out of breath Sergey Chernov 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt comes to the cage accompanied by Dance of the Knights. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sarmith Creston enters the cage!
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sarmith Creston!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Red Belt has been cut.
Red Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt dives in for a single leg takedown but Creston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Creston misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creston.
Creston digs a right hand into Belt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belt's gas tank.
Belt jumps guard and drags Creston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Creston tries to free his leg and advance position but Belt is retaining full guard.
Creston has gone for a leg lock! Belt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creston's guard.
Creston 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Creston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belt is really struggling to control Creston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belt 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.
Belt cracks Creston with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt wants to control from the top but Creston keeps moving.
Creston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belt trying to control but Creston is working from the bottom.
Creston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belt wants to control from the top but Creston keeps moving.
Creston has his foot on Belt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belt works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt is working Creston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belt wants to control from the top but Creston keeps moving.
Belt 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.
Creston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creston is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belt pushes down on Creston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Creston is looking for a sweep. Belt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belt tries to pass to full mount but Creston defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt wants to control but Creston is keeping him busy.
Belt is looking for a kimura but Creston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belt to get the leverage.
Belt wants to take a breather but Creston is having none of it.
Creston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Creston has momentary wrist control but Belt slips an elbow through the middle.
Creston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creston is keeping the position for now.
Belt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Creston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belt has Creston in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belt holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Creston is defending against the submission attempts here by Belt.
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!
Creston trying to control but Belt postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belt controlling the action here.
Belt uses his free foot to push down on Creston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Belt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Belt gets the takedown into side control.
Belt tries to advance position but instead Creston slips a leg back in to half guard.
Belt is trying to control. Creston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Creston gets full guard.
Creston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Creston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belt!
Belt is trying to get an arm triangle but Creston is defending well.
Belt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Creston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt trying to control the action but Creston is working from the bottom.
Belt taking a break here but Creston is having none of it and regains half guard.
Belt is trying to work for a kimura but Creston is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt wants to work for an arm triangle but Creston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Creston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belt prevents Creston from improving his position.
Creston gets full guard.
Creston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt wants to control the position but Creston says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Creston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belt has his hands clasped together around Creston's back. He's all about the action.
Creston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belt defends it well.
Belt with the active half guard here but Creston passes nicely into side control.
Creston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belt pushes Creston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Creston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Creston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belt some visible discomfort.
Red Belt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Creston's guard! Nice work there by Belt!
Creston has momentary wrist control but Belt slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creston 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 are loving this. Great action here.
Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Creston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Red Belt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Belt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Belt with that takedown attempt.
Belt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Creston counters with an inside leg kick.
Belt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Creston sprawls well. Creston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Belt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creston slaps away a takedown attempt from Belt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Creston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Creston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt is trying to maintain the position but Creston is very close to passing his half guard.
Creston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belt sees it coming and defends easily.
Creston prevents Belt from improving his position.
Creston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belt keeps working.
Creston is working for a kimura but Belt is defending it quite comfortably.
Belt is looking for a sweep. Creston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston trying to control from half guard but Belt is working away.
Creston wants to work for an arm triangle but Belt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belt pushes Creston off looking to stand but Creston dives back in and keeps control.
Creston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belt is looking to improve his position.
Creston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Creston wants to take a breather but Belt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Creston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belt working for a triangle but Creston defends it easily.
Red Belt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Creston is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston is thwarting Belt's attempts to control the position.
Belt wants to improve his position but Creston is controlling well.
Belt trying to control from the bottom.
Creston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belt moves into full guard.
Sarmith Creston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creston lands a couple of digs.
Belt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sarmith Creston.
I think Belt 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Red Belt!
Red Belt gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Syroviy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - Flux. Syroviy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Три Буквы . 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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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Charlie McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Syroviy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syroviy has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Syroviy.
McGregor is leaning against Syroviy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Syroviy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syroviy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor is trying to trip Syroviy. He has hold of a leg but Syroviy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGregor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Syroviy has his hands on McGregor's head, controlling the position.
McGregor won't allow Syroviy to sweep him here.
Syroviy looking to control.
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syroviy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduard Syroviy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Syroviy wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy.
McGregor is trying to work for a kimura but Syroviy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Syroviy gets full guard.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor preventing the sweep.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Syroviy blocks nicely.
Syroviy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor 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.
McGregor slips nicely into half guard.
Syroviy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGregor lands a nice short elbow.
Syroviy wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.
McGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Syroviy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Syroviy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syroviy trying to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor wants to pass to mount but Syroviy is defending the position.
Syroviy is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Syroviy is controlling McGregor's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Syroviy is looking to improve his position.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGregor working over Syroviy with some ground and pound. Syroviy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor throwing shots but Syroviy is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syroviy.
Syroviy controls McGregor momentarily but McGregor frees himself.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Syroviy has wrist control.
McGregor throwing strikes but missing.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syroviy is keeping the position for now.
Syroviy has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Syroviy is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eduard Syroviy wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy tries to bench press McGregor off him but McGregor keeps the position.
McGregor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor looks up at the clock and then as Syroviy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGregor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Syroviy can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregor tries to advance to mount but Syroviy denies him.
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Syroviy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Syroviy to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Syroviy there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syroviy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor 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.
Syroviy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Syroviy throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Syroviy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syroviy needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
Syroviy throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Syroviy throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Syroviy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor clinches up with Syroviy and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Syroviy controls his hands.
Syroviy misses with a punch to the body.
Syroviy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syroviy was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Good standup being displayed there by Syroviy as he connects with a hook.
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Syroviy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syroviy wants to sweep but no luck.
Syroviy is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Syroviy's head.
McGregor landing with the ground and pound.
Syroviy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
Syroviy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGregor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor is pushing down on Syroviy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Syroviy is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregor thows a huge punch but Syroviy dodges it nicely.
Syroviy is looking for a sweep. McGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGregor prevents Syroviy from improving his position.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Syroviy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
Charlie McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Syroviy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Syroviy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McGregor doesn't escape.
Syroviy tries to keep control of the position but McGregor is staying busy.
Syroviy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Syroviy biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eduard Syroviy wasn't active enough on the ground.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syroviy moves away.
Syroviy lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Syroviy there.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syroviy avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Syroviy needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Syroviy catches McGregor right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy throws a head kick that misses
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
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!
Syroviy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Syroviy circles away.
Syroviy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Syroviy throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
Syroviy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Syroviy takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Syroviy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
Syroviy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syroviy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syroviy swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Syroviy checks a leg kick nicely.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Syroviy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from McGregor.
Syroviy swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Syroviy cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syroviy misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Syroviy avoids nicely.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Syroviy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Syroviy which made him look bad.
Syroviy throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Syroviy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syroviy has managed to clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Syroviy.
A short right from Syroviy.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Syroviy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Syroviy controls the action.
Eduard Syroviy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Syroviy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Syroviy tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Syroviy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Syroviy's brow.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syroviy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Syroviy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Syroviy.
Syroviy tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Syroviy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Syroviy.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Syroviy struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Syroviy takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy misses with a punch to the body.
Eduard Syroviy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Syroviy tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
Syroviy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Syroviy wants to break free but McGregor has control.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Syroviy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Syroviy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Syroviy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by McGregor. Beautiful body shot.
Syroviy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Syroviy, right into the meat.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syroviy.
McGregor lands a jab to Syroviy's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syroviy with a hook.
Charlie McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syroviy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syroviy swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Syroviy misses with a head kick.
Syroviy tries to clinch up.
Syroviy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syroviy leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charlie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Syroviy.
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduard Syroviy.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie McGregor!
Charlie McGregor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Eduard Syroviy had this to say: 'Fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Barbaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbaro comes to the cage accompanied by Fight - Future World Music. Soto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Valesca Popozuda - Beijinho No Ombro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Barbaro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Augusto Soto's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Barbaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbaro scores with a kick to the body.
Barbaro 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.
Barbaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soto moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbaro fails to land.
Barbaro controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soto or not.
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soto.
Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soto lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbaro misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Barbaro on the inside.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbaro backwards.
Barbaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soto.
Soto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro working aggressively here.
Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbaro looking to throw knees to the head but Soto is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbaro.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbaro lands a shoulder strike.
Barbaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbaro.
Barbaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soto has clasped his hands together around Barbaro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Barbaro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soto tries for a kimura but Barbaro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto swings around for an armbar but Barbaro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soto's guard.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Barbaro from controlling successfully.
Barbaro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soto can't keep his opponent in guard - Barbaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soto pushes Barbaro off looking to stand but Barbaro dives back in and keeps control.
Soto won't allow Barbaro to pass to mount.
Soto tries to roll over but Barbaro keeps him under control.
Soto pushes Barbaro off looking to stand but Barbaro dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Barbaro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soto wants to clinch up but Barbaro keeps it at a distance.
Barbaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbaro throws a sloppy head kick and Soto moves out of range easily.
Soto moves into the clinch.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbaro controls his hands.
A short right from Soto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Barbaro fails to land.
Barbaro misses with a knee to the head.
Soto throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbaro.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Barbaro.
Barbaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbaro scores with a hook to the body.
Barbaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soto is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Barbaro dominated that round.
That's time! Barbaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbaro misses with a body punch
and Soto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barbaro misses with a knee strike.
Barbaro misses with a knee strike.
Barbaro lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Soto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbaro.
Barbaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbaro working aggressively here.
Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
Barbaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms.
Soto lands with a light punch inside.
Soto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soto gets through Barbaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbaro tries to land a knee to the head but Soto blocks with his arms.
Soto lands a left hand.
Barbaro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soto.
Barbaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbaro controls his hands.
Barbaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbaro tries to land a knee to the head but Soto blocks with his arms.
Barbaro tries a knee to the head but Soto blocks it.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbaro misses with the head strike.
Barbaro blocks an elbow strike from Soto.
Barbaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soto lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbaro backwards.
Barbaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Barbaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Joe Barbaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soto.
Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Soto controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Soto fails to land.
Barbaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Barbaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbaro wants to stall.
Barbaro slows down the pace here.
Soto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbaro backwards.
Barbaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soto presses Barbaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbaro lands a shoulder strike.
Soto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbaro backwards.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barbaro.
Barbaro with a knee to the head.
Soto lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbaro won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Joe Barbaro has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbaro lands a knee to the head.
Soto lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbaro.
Soto scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbaro trying to stall but Soto improves his position.
Soto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soto misses with a body punch.
Barbaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Barbaro scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soto.
Barbaro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms.
Soto lands a body shot.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soto wants the takedown. Barbaro is fighting it off but Soto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barbaro's guard against the cage.
Barbaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augusto Soto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Barbaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbaro wants to slow Soto down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbaro clinches.
Soto presses Barbaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Soto.
Soto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soto as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Soto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto's elbow.
Barbaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soto lands with a light punch inside.
Soto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barbaro can't fight it off and eventually Soto manages to take the fight to the floor. Barbaro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soto wants to control from the top but Barbaro keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soto looking to sit in guard and control but Barbaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to sweep but no luck.
Soto is pulling down on Barbaro's head. It's preventing any offense from Barbaro, at least for the moment.
Barbaro prevents Soto from getting back to his feet.
Barbaro passes Soto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Soto is trying to stand up here but Barbaro is controlling him well.
Soto is refusing to be controlled, as Barbaro sits in half guard.
Soto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbaro is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro wants to take a breather but Soto is having none of it.
Barbaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Barbaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soto tries to clinch
and Barbaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto has Barbaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
Soto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbaro misses with a punch to the body.
Barbaro is working Soto over against the cage.
Soto is leaning against Barbaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barbaro regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto postures up in Barbaro's guard and throws a big left but Barbaro blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soto trying to control but Barbaro is working from the bottom.
Soto chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto throwing strikes from guard but Barbaro blocks nicely.
Soto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soto 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Augusto Soto!
A victorious Augusto Soto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. Elmo Salty 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salty swivels and escapes.
Salty lands a right hook to the body.
Salty digs a good hook to Brown's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salty.
Salty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salty thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Salty.
Salty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salty.
Salty throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Salty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Salty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salty throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salty moves away.
Salty lands a big right hand that sends Brown crashing to the mat! Salty stays standing though and waves Brown back to his feet!
Salty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Salty thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salty cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Elmo Salty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Salty tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salty scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Brown moves forwards but Salty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Salty cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salty finish him?
Brown is rocked!
Brown shoots in but Salty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Salty finish him?
Salty scoring well with a low kick there.
Salty throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Salty misses with a head kick.
Salty thumps Brown with a low kick.
Salty lands a big right hook! Brown looks hurt but is still standing! Salty lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Brown falls down and Salty dives in with a huge hammer fist! Brown's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Salty runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elmo Salty!
An intense looking Elmo Salty took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Finally did what I couldn't do the last time we fought, Logan took my belt easy because I'm inexperienced coming in as a pure boxer. I'm still not at my peak I'd be a champ again soon, better watch out big boys.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Glyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Riccuito has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Glyde!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riccuito misses with a body shot
and Glyde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Glyde is looking to advance position but Riccuito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riccuito looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glyde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riccuito controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde is trying desperately to improve position.
Riccuito controlling his opponent.
Glyde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Riccuito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde is desperately trying to improve his position but Riccuito has a good base and remains in mount.
Riccuito takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Riccuito just wasn't active enough.
Glyde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Riccuito misses with a shot to the body
and Glyde counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riccuito's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glyde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riccuito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riccuito wants to sweep but no luck.
Glyde stands up over Riccuito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde looking to pass the guard.
Glyde is still trying to improve position.
Riccuito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riccuito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Glyde landing with the ground and pound.
Riccuito keeping moving, preventing Glyde from controlling successfully.
Riccuito looking for a sweep. Not yet Riccuito, not yet.
Riccuito is working hard here to advance position.
Glyde throws a big right hand that misses.
Glyde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riccuito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glyde stopping the sweep attempt from Riccuito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Riccuito is retaining full guard.
Glyde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riccuito 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Glyde shoots in looking for a takedown. Riccuito tries to sprawl out of it but Glyde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riccuito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glyde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glyde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riccuito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glyde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Glyde 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.
Riccuito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glyde throws a leg kick but Riccuito checks it.
Glyde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riccuito as he avoids it easily.
Riccuito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Owen Glyde has been cut.
A big right from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito cracks a nice hook into Glyde's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Riccuito. That snapped Glyde's head back.
Glyde fails to land the takedown.
Mark Riccuito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Glyde.
Glyde dives in and grabs Riccuito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riccuito pushes down on Glyde's head and hops out.
Riccuito takes a swing at Glyde's ribcage but misses.
Riccuito looks to score with a jab to the body but Glyde is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a low kick but Glyde avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Glyde.
Riccuito throws a right and a left that Glyde avoids nicely.
Riccuito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riccuito just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Riccuito.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glyde.
Owen Glyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glyde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riccuito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glyde shoots for a takedown but Riccuito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riccuito misses with a wild body shot.
Riccuito is looking to wear down Glyde with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riccuito lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a wild body shot.
Riccuito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riccuito pushes Glyde up against the cage in a clinch.
Glyde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riccuito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riccuito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mark Riccuito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glyde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riccuito as he avoids it easily.
Riccuito keeps Glyde at a distance using the push kick.
Riccuito jabs Glyde right on the nose. Glyde blinks but takes it well.
Glyde shoots in and drives through. Riccuito sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Glyde missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riccuito tries to roll over but Glyde keeps him under control.
Glyde throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riccuito to regain full guard.
Riccuito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Glyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riccuito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riccuito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glyde with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riccuito is on top in guard.
Riccuito trying to control the position from guard on top but Glyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riccuito wanted to stand there but Glyde had control of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glyde trying to keep a closed guard but Riccuito is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Riccuito.
Riccuito thuds his right hand into Glyde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Glyde's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Glyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riccuito.
It looks like Riccuito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Riccuito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riccuito lands a high kick!
Glyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glyde dives in and grabs Riccuito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riccuito pushes down on Glyde's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Riccuito as Glyde shoots in.
Riccuito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riccuito.
Riccuito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Riccuito misses.
Riccuito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glyde's sensitive parts.
Glyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glyde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands with a kick to the temple. Glyde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glyde displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riccuito misses with a leg kick
and Glyde counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Glyde is trying to control. Riccuito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glyde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riccuito defends it well.
Glyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riccuito's head.
Riccuito is trying to control but can't.
Riccuito wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glyde is working for a submission of some sort.
Glyde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riccuito keeps working.
Riccuito gets back to full guard.
Riccuito is pulling down on Glyde's head. It's preventing any offense from Glyde, at least for the moment.
Glyde throws a big right hand that misses.
Riccuito wants to sweep but no luck.
Riccuito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glyde being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glyde wants to pass the guard but Riccuito is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riccuito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riccuito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glyde is one step ahead there.
Glyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Riccuito is retaining full guard.
Riccuito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glyde.
Riccuito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Riccuito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glyde.
Glyde preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito keeping moving, preventing Glyde from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riccuito looks to throw a body kick
and Glyde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riccuito won't be happy with that.
Riccuito is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Glyde is controlling him well.
Riccuito tries to bench press Glyde off him but Glyde keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glyde trying to control the action but Riccuito is working from the bottom.
Riccuito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Owen Glyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riccuito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Glyde.
Riccuito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glyde throws a strike but Riccuito avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riccuito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glyde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Owen Glyde.
I think Glyde 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Owen Glyde!
Owen Glyde decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Mark Riccuito stepped up to the mic, saying '153'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belt tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Belt shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belt.
Cole keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass.
Belt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cole dives on top into guard.
Belt seems keen to control Cole's posture.
Belt wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt is working hard here to advance position.
Belt is controlling Cole's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blue Belt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Belt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cole is pushing Belt's head away, looking to escape. Belt manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Belt.
Belt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt is trying to ground and pound but Cole uses the momentary lack of control by Belt to regain half guard.
Belt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cole is just riding it out for now. Belt eventually gives up the hold.
Belt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cole!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Belt throws a strike there. Cole manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Belt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Belt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Belt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belt.
Belt has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Belt is blocking nicely.
Cole wants to stall.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belt tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Belt drops back down to his feet.
Belt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Belt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Belt counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Belt shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Belt persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Belt tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Belt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole seems to be stalking Belt here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Belt drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Cole!
After the big win, Winston Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinfe Kidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Buraka Som Sistema - Kalemba (wegue wegue). Casey Ryback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kinfe Kidane!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryback.
That kick from Kidane tenderised Ryback's leg. Ryback is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryback is looking to land body kicks.
Kidane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryback throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kidane to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kidane.
Ryback throws a shot to the body.
Ryback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryback tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryback misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryback is looking to chop away at Kidane's legs.
Kidane avoids the head kick by Ryback.
Ryback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryback somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidane. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidane moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryback.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidane.
Kidane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryback blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kidane
so Ryback counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryback advances to half guard.
Ryback not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback is taking a breather. Kidane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryback is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kidane to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ryback 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.
Ryback tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidane is retaining full guard.
Ryback throws a big right hand that misses.
Kidane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryback looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback stops Kidane from standing up.
Kidane is looking to stand back up but Ryback counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kidane.
Ryback seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryback tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kidane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryback prevents Kidane from standing back up.
Ryback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryback is trying to control the action in half guard but Kidane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ryback is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kidane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryback trying to mount his opponent but Kidane defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Ryback dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryback motions for Kidane to come forward. Ryback throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryback misses the target.
Kidane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryback can pounce on him.
Kidane moves to clinch but Ryback breaks away
and Ryback counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryback.
Kidane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Kidane keeps moving.
Ryback stands and throws Kidane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryback has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidane keeps working.
Ryback lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryback trying to control the position but Kidane is working away.
Ryback is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kidane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryback. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryback prevents Kidane from escaping the position.
Ryback throws an elbow but Kidane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryback in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kidane is trying to buck Ryback off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback wants to control for a moment but Kidane uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ryback tries to pass to full mount but Kidane defends it.
Kidane wants to get back to his feet.
Ryback slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidane keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey Ryback overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryback looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kidane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryback trying to control from half guard but Kidane is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casey Ryback has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ryback keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Ryback dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Ryback misses.
Kidane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryback's head.
Ryback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidane manages to avoid it.
Ryback keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Ryback misses
and Kidane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryback scores with a hook to the body. Kidane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Kidane.
Ryback misses with a right hand
letting Kidane counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kidane is able to avoid easily.
Ryback tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryback somewhat.
Ryback throws a body punch but Kidane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidane clinches up against the cage.
Kidane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryback drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kidane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ryback throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kidane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryback tries a knee to the head but Kidane blocks it.
Ryback decides to pull guard.
Ryback lands some strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryback working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kidane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryback keeping moving, preventing Kidane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryback looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kidane passes into half guard.
Kidane is looking to pass Ryback's guard but actually Ryback recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kidane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryback is keeping the position for now.
Ryback has his foot on Kidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidane works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kinfe Kidane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ryback works Kidane's body with a nice hook.
Kinfe Kidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinfe Kidane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryback is out of range.
Ryback just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidane tries a low kick but Ryback avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Ryback.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryback, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Ryback!
An out of breath Casey Ryback 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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