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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boy Dahlia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahlia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pussy by Iggy Azalea. Eklund has chosen Troll - Trollberg as his entrance music. Boy Dahlia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boy Dahlia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eklund effectively controlling the action here.
Eklund lands a nice shot to the body.
Dahlia working aggressively here.
Dahlia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Eklund.
Dahlia lands an elbow just above Eklund 's eye.
Dahlia tries to land a knee to the head but Eklund blocks with his arms.
Eklund blocks a body shot from Dahlia.
Eklund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eklund blocks an elbow strike.
Dahlia missing with knees to the body.
Dahlia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dahlia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Eklund as the two fighters clinch.
Eklund is struggling to control the position.
Eklund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eklund misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlia throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Eklund.
Eklund misses with an elbow over the top.
Eklund lands a right hand.
Dahlia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dahlia managing to block the knees to the body from Eklund.
Dahlia lands with a right to the head.
Dahlia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Eklund.
Dahlia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eklund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eklund lands with a light punch inside.
Dahlia gets through Eklund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eklund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eklund pushes Dahlia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Eklund.
Dahlia can't find room to land a body shot as Eklund controls the action.
Dahlia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eklund is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eklund misses with some punches.
Eklund prevents a body shot from Dahlia.
Dahlia looking to throw knees to the head but Eklund is blocking nicely.
Dahlia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eklund has hold of one of Dahlia's legs. Dahlia is fighting the takedown attempt but Eklund gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dahlia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahlia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dahlia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Eklund stacks Dahlia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Eklund!
Eklund wants to control but Dahlia is keeping him busy.
Eklund scoring with punches from side control.
Dahlia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eklund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahlia keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlia is looking to regain half guard here but Eklund keeps moving and retains side control.
Eklund looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dahlia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dahlia is trying to improve his position.
Eklund looks up at the clock and then as Dahlia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Eklund smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahlia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dahlia is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dahlia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dahlia regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund trying to control but Dahlia is working from the bottom.
Eklund chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Dahlia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahlia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eklund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eklund 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.
Eklund stands and throws Dahlia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eklund is looking to take a break and control but Dahlia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eklund cracks Dahlia with a big right hand but Dahlia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Eklund lands a nice forearm strike.
Eklund grinds an elbow into Dahlia's temple.
Dahlia is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dahlia pushes Eklund up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Dahlia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlia missing with knees to the body.
Dahlia seems to have got his legs back now.
Dahlia pushes off an throws an elbow but Eklund leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eklund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eklund can't find room to land a body shot as Dahlia controls the action.
Dahlia looking to throw knees to the head but Eklund is blocking nicely.
Eklund avoids a wild elbow strike from Dahlia.
Good body shot from Eklund.
Eklund lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Boy Dahlia has been cut.
Dahlia blocks a body shot from Eklund.
Eklund lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dahlia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eklund's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlia throws an elbow that misses.
Eklund pushes Dahlia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dahlia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dahlia letting Eklund take a breather here.
Dahlia lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eklund scores with a shoulder strike.
Dahlia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eklund tries to throw a body punch but Dahlia avoids it by throwing Eklund back against the cage.
Eklund is struggling to control the position.
Dahlia misses with an elbow over the top.
Eklund lands with a right to the head.
Eklund has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dahlia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Stampe Eklund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eklund scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dahlia is looking for a way out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Eklund lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Eklund is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Dahlia is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stampe Eklund!
After winning the bout, Stampe Eklund thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Boy Dahlia spoke after the fight, saying 'I enjoyed it 100%. Now I get to get fucked up by a big muscle man twice today. Can't win them all but I did get to mash my balls against his ass so thats a a win for me baby. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis's entrance music is Infected Mushroom - Merlin. A fine choice. Bukovsky has chosen Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc as his entrance music. Garrett Bukovsky has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bukovsky swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukovsky.
Aremis throws a head kick but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Bukovsky connects with a right hand. Aremis shakes it off.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis slips a jab from Bukovsky.
Aremis misses the shot to the body.
Aremis scoring well with a low kick there.
Bukovsky misses with the body kick
and Aremis counters with a two punch combo.
Aremis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aremis tries to move into range but Bukovsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukovsky lands with a good body shot.
Bukovsky lands with a cross.
Bukovsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aremis misses with a straight right.
Bukovsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Aremis circles away.
Aremis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bukovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aremis moves out of range as Bukovsky throws a body kick.
Bukovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aremis lands with a good body shot.
Aremis scores with a body shot.
Aremis throws a lazy right hand but Bukovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aremis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aremis counters with an inside leg kick.
Aremis looks for the body kick but Bukovsky saw that one coming.
Aremis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukovsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aremis's corner calls for a 1-2. Aremis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukovsky moves into range and clinches up with Aremis.
Bukovsky works on Aremis's body with a couple of short punches.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Bukovsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Bukovsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bukovsky on the inside.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Bukovsky prevents the takedown attempt.
Bukovsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aremis.
Aremis misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis trying to stall but Bukovsky improves his position.
Aremis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bukovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bukovsky working aggressively here.
Bukovsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Bukovsky.
A short right from Bukovsky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Aremis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bukovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Aremis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aremis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bukovsky backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Aremis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Bukovsky pushes Aremis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukovsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Bukovsky lands with a nice body kick.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick
and Aremis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aremis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bukovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aremis rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bukovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aremis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aremis counters with a nice leg kick.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukovsky takes a swing at Aremis's ribcage but misses.
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 Xantos Aremis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis'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.
Bukovsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukovsky scores with a body shot.
Aremis cracks the inside of Bukovsky's front leg.
Bukovsky leaves Aremis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aremis throws a hook but Bukovsky blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aremis.
Aremis tried to score with a low kick but Bukovsky checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aremis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bukovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Aremis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukovsky scores with the left hand. Aremis knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky scores with a nice right hand.
Bukovsky takes one to the side of the head.
Bukovsky tried to score with a low kick but Aremis checks it.
A jab from Aremis does it's job there.
Bukovsky wants to clinch.
Aremis avoids the body shot from Bukovsky.
Aremis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky is looking to slow Aremis down with leg kicks.
Aremis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky looks to land a combination. Aremis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Aremis with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Bukovsky moves away and avoids it.
Aremis lands an overhand right.
Aremis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aremis connects with a body shot that sends Bukovsky's belly button to the back.
Xantos Aremis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukovsky tries to clinch up.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Aremis slips a jab from Bukovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aremis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Aremis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bukovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukovsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bukovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aremis misses with a low kick.
Bukovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukovsky jabs at Aremis's body.
Aremis throws a hook but Bukovsky blocks it.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukovsky moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aremis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aremis looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Aremis punishes Bukovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis is looking to slow Bukovsky down with leg kicks.
Bukovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aremis counters with a solid body kick.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch
and Aremis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Aremis misses.
Aremis scores with a leg kick.
Aremis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws the kick towards the body but Aremis avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garrett Bukovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aremis.
Bukovsky connects with the punch.
Bukovsky moves out of range of the leg kick from Aremis.
Bukovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aremis manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bukovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukovsky lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Bukovsky misses its intended target.
Aremis scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aremis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Aremis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aremis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aremis. That's going to slow Bukovsky down.
Bukovsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aremis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Bukovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bukovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aremis misses with a hook.
Aremis throws a body punch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Bukovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Aremis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukovsky as he connects with a hook.
Aremis misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bukovsky will feel that in the morning.
Aremis tests Bukovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukovsky throws a chopping leg kick but Aremis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aremis swings widly with a right hand
and Bukovsky counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis clobbers Bukovsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Garrett Bukovsky has been cut.
Bukovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aremis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bukovsky swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis misses with a looping right.
Aremis lands a nice shot that snaps Bukovsky's head back.
Bukovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aremis.
Bukovsky jabs at Aremis's body.
Aremis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aremis tries to land a front kick but Bukovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aremis throws an overhand right that lands on Bukovsky's shoulder, as Bukovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Aremis ducks under a wild hook from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bukovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aremis.
Bukovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bukovsky with a nice cross.
Aremis tries to score with a low kick but Bukovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Bukovsky misses with a double jab
and Aremis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aremis misses with a body kick.
Aremis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aremis throws an off balance right hand
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Bukovsky.
I think Bukovsky 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 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garrett Bukovsky!
Garrett Bukovsky decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins comes to the cage accompanied by big in japan. Bob Marley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bob Marley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marley checks a leg kick.
Atkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Atkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Atkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Marley keeps the fight on the outside.
Marley swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a double jab
and Marley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atkins tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Atkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Marley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Marley lands an uppercut.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley lands an elbow inside.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Atkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Atkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins taking a breather.
Marley is looking to control Atkins's arms but Atkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marley has his back to the cage.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Marley gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins trying to control the position but instead, Marley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkins into the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands a left hand.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley working aggressively here.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marley avoids it.
A short uppercut from Marley.
Atkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Marley is trying to maintain a safe position but Atkins gets an underhook and turns Marley into the cage.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins tries to stall but Marley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.
Marley takes a shot to the head.
Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Marley is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley lands an elbow inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Marley's ribcage. Marley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkins lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Marley will probably get the nod.
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 combination from Atkins does no damage.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley lands with a right hand.
A combination from Atkins does no damage.
A good leg kick by Atkins.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Marley counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Atkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley just leaning against Atkins, taking a breather.
Atkins tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Marley lands a shot to the body.
Marley lands a shoulder strike.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Atkins blocks the elbow strike.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Marley's ribcage. Marley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley stalling in the clinch.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marley.
Atkins trying to stall but Marley improves his position.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins misses with a knee to the head.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A short uppercut from Marley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Atkins.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Atkins taking a breather.
Marley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins wants to stall.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Atkins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Atkins tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marley takes one to the chin there.
Speedy Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marley, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins landing knees to the head.
Marley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atkins is looking to control Marley's arms but Marley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atkins has his back to the cage.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley is rocked!
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Marley blocks with his arms.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Marley.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marley is defending well for now.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Marley prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Marley misses with an elbow over the top.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Marley controlling the action here for a moment.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Marley blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Marley blocking some punches.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marley seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marley.
Marley looking to stall.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Marley.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marley 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob Marley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into the arena with Kollegah - Bossaura blaring out of the sound system. Mustacho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel throws a head kick but Mustacho moves out of range.
Mustacho throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Steel won't be happy with that.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustacho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Mustacho working the head and body with strikes.
Steel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Mustacho throws a body kick that misses.
Mustacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Mustacho misses with a wild body shot.
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mustacho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustacho trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mustacho controlling him for the moment.
Mustacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustacho is one step ahead there.
Mustacho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mustacho.
Mustacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mustacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel lands a nice hook to Mustacho's body. Mustacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mustacho is able to avoid easily.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Mustacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mustacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mustacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Mustacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mustacho checks a low kick from Steel.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Mustacho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mustacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mustacho is looking to pass into half guard but Steel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel is in guard.
Mustacho working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel trying to control but Mustacho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rogerio Mustacho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Mustacho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mustacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Mustacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steel. That one must have hurt.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustacho manages to avoid it.
Mustacho misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel pushes Mustacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Mustacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Mustacho working aggressively here.
Steel working aggressively here.
Mustacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mustacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mustacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
David Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Mustacho is out of range.
Mustacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mustacho misses with a wild combination.
Steel takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mustacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mustacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Mustacho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Mustacho swings around for an armbar but Steel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mustacho's guard.
Mustacho is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mustacho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel passes into half guard.
Mustacho trying to control here.
Steel is trying to control. Mustacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mustacho trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Mustacho is defending the position.
Steel wants to advance to full mount but Mustacho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Mustacho is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel 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!
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustacho moves away.
Mustacho misses with a body shot.
Mustacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Mustacho blocks the body kick.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mustacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steel trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mustacho from controlling successfully.
Mustacho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steel is trying to control the position but Mustacho postures up.
Steel managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Mustacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mustacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel digs a good hook to Mustacho's body.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Mustacho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mustacho cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Steel controlling Mustacho's posture.
Steel 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustacho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mustacho distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mustacho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mustacho has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mustacho keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Mustacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mustacho 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Mustacho!
During a confident post fight interview, Rogerio Mustacho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doppo Orochi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Lynch's chin.
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216 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi catches Lynch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orochi misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lynch looks to land a combination. Orochi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Orochi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Orochi throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Lynch throws a front kick that sends Orochi stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Orochi's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Lynch.
Orochi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Lynch cracks the inside of Orochi's front leg.
Lynch connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Orochi.
Lynch cracks Orochi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orochi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lynch there.
Doppo Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Orochi is looking to land body kicks.
Lynch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orochi with a hook.
Orochi throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
Lynch tries a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Orochi misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynch!
Lynch throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.
Lynch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lynch takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orochi.
Orochi cracks the inside of Lynch's front leg.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Lynch lands.
Orochi tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch cracks Orochi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynch scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orochi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch lands with a hook. Orochi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Orochi slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch throws a hook but Orochi avoids it easily.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
Orochi throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Lynch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Orochi's leg. Orochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - Orochi had a free shot at his head there.
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Orochi's front leg but catches the back leg as Orochi tries to avoid it.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orochi misses with an uppercut
and Lynch counters with a good low kick that Orochi was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Orochi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynch.
Lynch tries a low kick but Orochi avoids it.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Orochi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Orochi takes one to the chin there.
Orochi slips a jab from Lynch.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Lynch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynch fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lynch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orochi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lynch throws a leg kick that misses.
Orochi tries to sprawl but Lynch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lynch throwing shots but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Orochi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orochi wants to get back to his feet.
Orochi is looking to improve his position.
Orochi trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orochi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi tries to strike from the bottom.
Orochi looking for a sweep. Not yet Orochi, not yet.
Orochi pulls Lynch in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch stands and throws Orochi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lynch looks up at the clock and then as Orochi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lynch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lynch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orochi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lynch cracks Orochi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lynch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Orochi tries to buck Lynch off but Lynch is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orochi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Orochi is bucking up trying to escape but Lynch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orochi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lynch. What's that going to do exactly?
Lynch lands a big elbow - Orochi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Orochi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Lynch!
Our winner, Eric Lynch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Dietrich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
291 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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263 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Dietrich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich shoots in and drives through. Radebe sprawls well.
Dietrich closes the distance but Radebe moves to the side
and Radebe counters with a left to the body.
Dietrich darts in trying to clinch
and Radebe counters with a low kick, right behind Dietrich 's knee.
A good leg kick by Radebe.
Radebe lands a head kick. Dietrich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dietrich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Radebe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Radebe throws a leg kick that misses.
Dietrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radebe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Radebe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dietrich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dietrich throws a body punch but Radebe moves out of range.
Hans Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radebe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dietrich. That did some damage!
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radebe misses with a body kick.
Dietrich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radebe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dietrich throws a right hand that Radebe ducks under and follows up with a left that Radebe also avoids with ease.
Dietrich closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radebe landing knees to the head.
Radebe tries to circle away but Dietrich has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dietrich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radebe.
Dietrich tries to work over Radebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radebe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dietrich or not.
Radebe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radebe lands with a good body shot.
Dietrich looks winded!
Radebe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dietrich's head.
Dietrich tries to clinch up but Radebe circles away and keeps his distance.
Dietrich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radebe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dietrich momentarily.
Dietrich moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radebe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dietrich lands a jab.
Kieron Radebe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radebe cracks the inside of Dietrich's front leg.
Dietrich shoots in but no luck this time.
Kieron Radebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Dietrich.
Dietrich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dietrich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Radebe's sensitive parts.
Dietrich misses with a lunging right hand
and Radebe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Radebe lands a front kick.
Radebe lands a leg kick that knocks Dietrich off balance momentarily.
Radebe lands with a nice body punch.
Radebe with a jab.
It looks like Hans Dietrich has been cut.
Radebe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Radebe drops Dietrich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dietrich looks back up at him and smiles so Radebe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dietrich is rocked!
Dietrich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dietrich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radebe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Radebe.
A big left from Dietrich misses.
Radebe throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radebe swats away the attempt to clinch by Dietrich.
An inside leg kick lands from Radebe.
Dietrich tries to clinch there but Radebe circles away.
Radebe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dietrich's sensitive parts.
Radebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Dietrich.
Dietrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radebe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Radebe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dietrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radebe.
Dietrich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown but Radebe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dietrich connects with the punch.
Dietrich swings for the body but Radebe moves out of range.
Dietrich moves in looking to clinch but Radebe pushes him off.
Radebe lands a big head kick that sends Dietrich tumbling to the mat! Radebe takes a step backwards and waves Dietrich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dietrich is still on wobbly legs! Can Radebe finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Radebe feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dietrich crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kieron Radebe!
After the big win, Kieron Radebe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a Thug. Leduc has chosen Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
285 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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273 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leduc throws a one two combo.
McGee misses with a low kick as Leduc jumps back.
Leduc swinging wildly here.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGee blocks the body kick.
Leduc motions for McGee to come forward. Leduc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Leduc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Leduc lands but McGee takes it in his stride.
Leduc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leduc misses the shot to the body.
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
Leduc misses with a straight left.
McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee lands with an overhand left.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leduc.
A telegraphed right hand from Leduc misses the target.
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leduc has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Leduc misses.
Leduc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Leduc uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Leduc misses.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leduc doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leduc is able to avoid easily.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leduc looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Leduc does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee is looking to wear down Leduc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
McGee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leduc checks it well.
McGee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leduc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leduc connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Leduc blocks the leg kick.
Leduc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Leduc.
Leduc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee fakes the leg kick and cracks Leduc in the body.
Leduc throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leduc.
McGee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leduc looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fatts McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leduc swings widly with a right hand
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leduc defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
Leduc throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leduc. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leduc throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leduc misses with a looping right.
McGee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leduc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leduc throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Leduc.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leduc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leduc throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Leduc as he connects with a hook.
Leduc blocks a jab.
A jab from Leduc misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Leduc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leduc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Leduc throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leduc.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leduc.
Leduc connects with a looping right hand.
Leduc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch but Leduc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leduc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee connects with a leg kick. Leduc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leduc swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
A jab from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
Leduc connects with a high kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
Leduc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Leduc slips the punch.
Leduc blocks a jab.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leduc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Leduc's front leg but catches the back leg as Leduc tries to avoid it.
Leduc throws a big shot that misses.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leduc throws out the jab.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Leduc is just out of range.
McGee misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Leduc blocks the leg kick.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGee misses with a hook
and Leduc counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGee won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee is trying to control Leduc's posture but Leduc avoids it.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard.
Leduc trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leduc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Leduc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leduc with the ground and pound but McGee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leduc is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
Leduc trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leduc won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leduc ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Leduc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leduc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
A jab from Leduc does it's job there.
McGee throws a leg kick but Leduc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leduc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leduc looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Leduc throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Leduc swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leduc throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leduc checks a low kick from McGee.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
Leduc looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leduc.
McGee misses with a low kick as Leduc jumps back.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
Leduc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leduc misses the shot to the body.
Leduc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leduc throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leduc misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leduc defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee sizes up Leduc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from McGee. No joy for Leduc on that attempt.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leduc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leduc moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Leduc.
McGee thumps Leduc with a low kick.
McGee tries to clinch but Leduc moves away
and Leduc counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGee won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leduc wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McGee tries to bench press Leduc off him but Leduc keeps the position.
Fatts McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
McGee parries the strikes from Leduc easily there. Leduc is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGee to escape.
Leduc looks up at the clock and then as McGee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leduc smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
Leduc working the strikes but McGee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Leduc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from McGee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McGee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
Leduc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is not content to let Leduc control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leduc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Leduc.
McGee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Leduc's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Leduc misses with a two punch combination.
McGee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leduc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee throws a right and a left that Leduc avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leduc is out of range and McGee settles back down.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
Leduc misses with an uppercut.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Leduc saw that one coming.
Leduc with a nice cross.
Leduc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
Fatts McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Leduc.
Leduc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
A swing and a miss from Leduc.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leduc looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Leduc takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Joe Leduc has been cut.
Leduc just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Leduc.
Well Leduc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Leduc!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Leduc 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 Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fekt's entrance music is Ack Sundbyberg. A fine choice. Alekseev has chosen Imperium as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev rushes Fekt and presses him up against the cage.
Alekseev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fekt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fekt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fekt prevents the takedown attempt.
Alekseev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fekt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alekseev.
Alekseev goes for a takedown attempt but Fekt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Per Fekt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Alekseev.
Alekseev tries to clinch but Fekt moves out of range.
Fekt looks to land a left hand but Alekseev moved out of range nicely.
Alekseev digs a good hook to Fekt's body.
Fekt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alekseev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Fekt.
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Fekt misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Alekseev with that takedown attempt.
Fekt connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev misses with a hook.
Fekt slips a straight right by Alekseev.
No joy there for Fekt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fekt misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Fekt.
Fekt throws a hook but Alekseev avoids it easily.
Fekt connects with a jab.
Alekseev closes the distance and clinches.
Fekt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fekt lands with a light punch inside.
Alekseev jumps guard and drags Fekt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fekt trying to control the position from guard on top but Alekseev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fekt looking to sit in guard and control but Alekseev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alekseev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alekseev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fekt pulls Alekseev in close to prevent any damage.
Alekseev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alekseev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fekt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekseev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alekseev is looking to work some ground and pound but Fekt has wrist control.
Alekseev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alekseev wants to pass the guard but Fekt is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fekt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fekt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alekseev passes Fekt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alekseev working over Fekt with some ground and pound. Fekt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alekseev working over Fekt with some ground and pound. Fekt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alekseev is looking to advance position but Fekt won't allow it.
Alekseev is thwarting Fekt's attempts to control the position.
Alekseev thows a huge punch but Fekt dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fekt wants to control but Alekseev is keeping busy.
Alekseev wants to free his trapped foot but Fekt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alekseev is trying to control. Fekt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alekseev is nestled in close to Fekt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alekseev winds up and cracks Fekt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alekseev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fekt's head.
Alekseev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fekt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alekseev looks to land a strike but Fekt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Alekseev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Alekseev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fekt throws a big shot that misses.
Fekt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fekt misses with a straight right.
Alekseev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fekt under the eye.
It looks like Per Fekt has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alekseev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alekseev looks to land a left hand but Fekt moved out of range nicely.
Alekseev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alekseev drops his hands momentarily and Fekt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Oleg Alekseev's cut even more.
Alekseev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fekt as he avoids it easily.
Alekseev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fekt.
Fekt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Per Fekt is winning the standup battle so far.
Alekseev shoots in looking for a takedown but Fekt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alekseev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fekt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Per Fekt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Alekseev.
Fekt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fekt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fekt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alekseev walks into a straight right hand from Fekt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fekt lands a big right hand that sends Alekseev crashing to the mat! Fekt stays standing though and waves Alekseev back to his feet!
Alekseev is rocked!
The cut above Oleg Alekseev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alekseev is aggressively charging in as Fekt backs up avoiding any damage. Fekt tosses out a jab and Alekseev runs right into it face first! Alekseev is out cold! Fekt dropped down on all fours and is barking in Alekseev's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Fekt!
In his post fight interview, Per Fekt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Richards moved out of range.
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!
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escobar!
Escobar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position but Escobar is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards tries to score with some ground and pound. Escobar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Richards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Escobar is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Escobar to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards tries to move into full mount but can't pass Escobar's legs.
Richards looks up at the clock and then as Escobar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Richards advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards with a couple of short strikes.
Escobar is looking to get to half guard.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Richards trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Richards prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Richards tries to pass to full mount but Escobar defends it.
Richards throws a strike but Escobar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richards on the side of the head.
Richards moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Richards throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Richards shoots in and drives through. Escobar sprawls well.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar with a hook.
A low kick from Escobar misses
and Richards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Richards.
Escobar feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Escobar staying out of range there.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Richards throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Richards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richards, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards fakes the leg kick and cracks Escobar in the body.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Richards is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar gets full guard.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar pulls Richards in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards slips a straight right by Escobar.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Richards avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Richards sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Richards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
Richards misses the jab.
Richards throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Richards scores with a body shot.
Richards lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards tries to clinch up
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richards moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Richards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar thows a body kick. Richards tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Richards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richards fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richards tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Richards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richards blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Richards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Richards moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar is looking to slow Richards down with leg kicks.
Richards throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Richards's head back.
Richards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richards is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Escobar can't fight it off and eventually Richards manages to take the fight to the floor. Escobar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Richards as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Escobar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Richards! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyler Richards! Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
Tyler Richards seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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