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TTFC Urahara Vs Yakovchenko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard has chosen K9 Justice as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard dips to his left and cracks Dellal with an uppercut!
Shephard with a nice cross.
Dellal tries for a takedown but Shephard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dellal shoots in looking for a takedown. Shephard tries to sprawl out of it but Dellal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shephard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shephard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dellal.
Dellal slips under a jab from Shephard.
Dellal shoots in looking for a takedown. Shephard tries to sprawl out of it but Dellal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shephard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard trying to control the position here.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard keeping full guard, as Dellal tries to pass.
Shephard is pulling down on Dellal's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dellal trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shephard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dellal moves forwards but Shephard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shephard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dellal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shephard tried to score with a low kick but Dellal checks it.
Shephard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
German Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shephard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shephard throws a body punch but Dellal moves out of range.
Dellal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard works the jab nicely.
Shephard throws a lazy right hand but Dellal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dellal blocks the body kick.
Dellal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shephard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shephard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dellal shoots for a takedown but Shephard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shephard throws a leg kick which misses Dellal's front leg but catches the back leg as Dellal tries to avoid it.
Shephard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dellal has his takedown stuffed
and Shephard counters with a left to the body.
Dellal slips a jab from Shephard.
Dellal moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shephard swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard thumps Dellal with a low kick.
Shephard scores with a nice right hand.
Dellal blocks a head kick by Shephard.
Dellal attempts a counter takedown but Shephard avoids it well and moves away.
Shephard throws a shot from downtown. Dellal moves away and avoids it.
Dellal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dellal walks into a left hand.
Shephard misses with an uppercut. Dellal saw that one coming.
Shephard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shephard showed some decent athleticism there.
Shephard seems to be looking for submissions.
Dellal wants to control but Shephard is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shephard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dellal shoots in but Shephard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dellal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shephard is fending him off so far but Dellal persists. Nope, Shephard circles away and we're back to standing.
Shephard looks for the body kick but Dellal saw that one coming.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Shephard misses the target.
Dellal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dellal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Dellal is controlling well.
Shephard is trying to stand back up but Dellal is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal prevents Shephard from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control the action but Shephard is working from the bottom.
Shephard controlling the position well.
Josef Dellal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shephard is trying to control but can't.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shephard has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dellal is trying to control the action in half guard but Shephard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dellal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dellal takes one to the chin there.
Shephard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dellal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dellal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dellal drives through with a takedown into Shephard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shephard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dellal trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom.
Shephard looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
Dellal postures up.
Dellal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shephard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dellal controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shephard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dellal moves away.
Shephard throws an overhand right that lands on Dellal's shoulder, as Dellal tries to avoid the shot.
Shephard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Shephard. No joy for Dellal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dellal slips a jab from Shephard.
Dellal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dellal fails to land the takedown.
Shephard thumps Dellal with a low kick.
Shephard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dellal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dellal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dellal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shephard throws a front kick aimed at Dellal's knee but Dellal avoids it well.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shephard throws a leg kick
and Dellal counters with a shoot takedown. Shephard fights it but they end up in guard.
Shephard keeping full guard, as Dellal tries to pass.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Dellal from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but German Shephard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shephard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dellal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shephard defends well and Dellal ends up having to push Shephard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dellal walks into a jab.
Shephard lands a head kick!
Dellal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shephard avoids it really well and circles away.
Shephard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Shephard misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellal tries to counter with a takedown but Shephard is quick to defend against it.
Shephard connects with an inside leg kick.
Dellal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shephard can pounce on him.
Dellal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shephard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dellal tries to counter with a takedown but Shephard is quick to defend against it.
Dellal blocks a jab.
Dellal moves out of range of the body kick.
Dellal drops his hands momentarily and Shephard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shephard throws a front kick aimed at Dellal's knee but Dellal avoids it well.
Shephard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dellal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shephard, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shephard.
Josef Dellal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard wants to land a leg kick but Dellal is out of range.
Dellal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shephard counters with a good low kick that Dellal was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shephard misses with a body shot.
Dellal closes the distance and clinches up with Shephard, looking for a takedown. Dellal pushes Shephard against the cage but Shephard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shephard takes a swing at Dellal's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shephard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dellal.
Shephard feints and then cracks Dellal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dellal down.
Dellal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard lands a jab.
Dellal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shephard gets back to half guard.
Shephard gets full guard.
Shephard pulls Dellal in close to his closed guard and prevents Dellal from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal tries to free his leg and advance position but Shephard is retaining full guard.
Dellal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shephard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dellal, into his guard.
Dellal working for submissions but it's allowed Shephard to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard is keen to just control but Dellal is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Shephard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shephard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Shephard!
An out of breath German Shephard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok comes to the cage accompanied by Devils. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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264 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis wants to clinch but Amok slips to the side
and Amok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Willis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willis being controlled here, momentarily.
Willis wants to stand up but Amok is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok wants to pass the guard but Willis is keeping the position.
Willis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Amok cracks Willis with a good jab.
Amok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amok.
Willis is trying to buck Amok off.
Amok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amok throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amok trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Amok tries to move to mount but Willis blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok prevents Willis from escaping the position.
Amok is staying tight to Willis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Willis is trying to improve his position.
Amok slows the pace down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Amok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uriel Amok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Willis.
Amok connects with a leg kick. Willis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amok throws a jab when Willis was well out of range.
Amok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Willis quickly recovers to half guard.
Willis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Amok wants to control but Willis is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Amok. Amok gets slowly back to his feet.
Amok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willis can do to turn this around?
Amok with a hook.
Amok throws a body shot but no joy.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amok manages to avoid it.
Amok throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Amok sprawls well.
Amok misses with a hook.
Willis throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Willis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis prevents Amok from standing back up.
Amok wants to control but Willis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willis winds up and cracks Amok with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Amok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willis is working away from the top position though.
Willis trying to control from half guard but Amok is working away.
Amok is looking to improve his position.
Willis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Willis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Willis keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Willis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Willis trying to control the position here.
Willis kicks Amok off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis has a takedown stuffed.
Uriel Amok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Willis.
Amok throws a body shot but no joy.
Willis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willis with the counter takedown but Amok avoids it easily.
Amok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Amok throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.
Uriel Amok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.
Willis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to stand but Amok is controlling the position.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Amok passes into half guard.
Amok is taking a breather. Willis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amok seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Willis for as long as he can get away with.
Willis wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uriel Amok 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Willis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Amok misses.
Willis with the counter takedown but Amok avoids it easily.
Willis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amok circles away.
Amok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amok duly obliges.
A big left from Amok misses.
Willis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Willis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amok.
Amok tries a low kick but Willis avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Amok tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amok scores with a one two! Willis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Amok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amok wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Willis wants to stand up but Amok is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amok with a poor takedown
and Willis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amok tries a head kick but it misses.
Amok throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
Willis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Amok. Amok gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uriel Amok is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Amok.
Uriel Amok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Willis.
Amok takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
Willis with the counter takedown but Amok avoids it easily.
Amok looks to land a combination. Willis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Amok shoots in.
And Willis tries to counter it with a takedown but Amok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willis gets full guard.
Amok is stalling in the full guard.
Willis wants to stand but Amok is controlling the position.
Patrick Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uriel Amok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amok prevents Willis from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Amok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Amok!
A very excited looking Uriel Amok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland's entrance music is Afternoon Delight. A fine choice. Pierre Gautier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brick Tamland's chin.
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202 lbs
43 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gautier moves out of range of the leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland throws a front kick aimed at Gautier's knee but Gautier avoids it well.
Tamland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamland thuds his shin into the meat of Gautier's side.
Tamland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gautier throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Tamland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tamland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamland motions for Gautier to come forward. Tamland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamland moves in looking to clinch but Gautier pushes him off.
Gautier misses with a head kick.
Tamland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
Tamland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gautier just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gautier tries to clinch but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland catches Gautier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gautier stuffs the takedown attempt from Tamland. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet.
Gautier tries a quick counter leg kick but Tamland is wise to it.
Tamland closes the distance but Gautier moves to the side
and Gautier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tamland really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gautier throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tamland tries to clinch but Gautier is having none of it.
Tamland punishes Gautier's body with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamland.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gautier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tamland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gautier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gautier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gautier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tamland connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamland blocks a head kick by Gautier.
Gautier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland.
Gautier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier misses with a kick to the body.
Tamland swings for the body but Gautier moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Gautier.
Gautier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tamland - that landed with a thud.
Gautier working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gautier tries to stall but Tamland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tamland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gautier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gautier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tamland.
Gautier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pierre Gautier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Tamland.
Tamland connects with the punch.
Tamland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tamland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gautier gets tackled into the cage by Tamland. Tamland maintains the clinch.
Tamland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tamland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gautier.
Gautier cracks Tamland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tamland throws a body punch but Gautier moves out of range.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gautier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Tamland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a swing at Gautier's ribcage but misses.
Tamland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gautier manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gautier 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 Tamland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gautier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy left from Gautier finds it's target.
Tamland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tamland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamland lands with an overhand left.
Tamland throws a body kick that misses.
Gautier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamland's sensitive parts.
Gautier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gautier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gautier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamland.
Tamland moves into range and clinches up with Gautier.
Tamland lands with a left to the head.
Gautier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gautier throws a wild body kick that Tamland sees coming a mile off.
Gautier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Gautier.
Tamland scores with a punch to the head.
Tamland tried to score with a low kick but Gautier checks it.
Tamland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gautier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gautier lands a jab to the nose.
Tamland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gautier.
A head kick from Tamland lands but Gautier takes it in his stride.
Gautier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gautier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamland misses with a low kick.
Gautier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gautier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gautier is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier tries to score with a low kick but Tamland moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tamland crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gautier - the referee stops the clock and Tamland gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gautier. Tamland manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gautier throws a nice head kick!
Tamland digs a good body shot into Gautier's ribs.
Tamland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tamland. That snapped Gautier's head back.
Tamland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gautier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gautier 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 Tamland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tamland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gautier doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Tamland.
Tamland lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Tamland coming out on top.
Gautier throws the left hand but Tamland avoids the punch easily.
Gautier scores with a nice body kick.
Gautier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gautier will feel that in the morning.
Tamland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamland closes the distance and pushes Gautier back into the cage.
Tamland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Gautier misses.
Tamland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Gautier - just one landing.
Tamland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gautier.
A leg kick checked by Tamland.
Tamland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gautier can do to turn this around?
Tamland clinches up against the cage.
Gautier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tamland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamland closes the distance and clinches.
Tamland struggles to land a body shot inside as Gautier controls his hands.
Tamland breaks the clinch.
Tamland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gautier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland closes the distance and pushes Gautier back into the cage.
Tamland lands with a light punch inside.
Tamland takes a shot to the head.
Tamland wants a takedown.
Tamland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gautier blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Gautier.
Tamland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tamland is trying to force a seperation but Gautier has the dominant position.
Gautier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gautier is defending well for now.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Tamland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gautier.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tamland.
Gautier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamland prevents a body shot from Gautier.
Tamland is working for takedown but Gautier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tamland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gautier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tamland jabs Gautier right on the nose. Gautier blinks but takes it well.
Tamland throws a body punch but Gautier moves out of range.
Tamland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gautier slips under a jab.
Gautier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tamland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gautier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamland gets a clinch.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brick Tamland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tamland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gautier managing to block the knees to the body from Tamland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tamland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gautier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tamland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tamland checks a leg kick.
Gautier throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily.
Tamland tries to clinch there but Gautier circles away.
Tamland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gautier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gautier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gautier takes a swing at Tamland's ribcage but misses.
Gautier lands with a right hand.
Tamland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamland fails to land with a series of punches.
Gautier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brick Tamland is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tamland. That's going to slow Gautier down.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamland blocks a head kick by Gautier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gautier at a distance.
Tamland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Tamland.
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gautier.
Tamland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gautier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamland connects with a jab.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gautier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Gautier.
Gautier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gautier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gautier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland throws a leg kick but Gautier checks it.
A head kick misses from Gautier.
Tamland takes a swing at Gautier's ribcage but misses.
Tamland lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Tamland has managed to clinch.
Gautier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamland controls his hands.
Tamland blocks an uppercut.
Tamland wants to take the fight to the mat but Gautier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gautier misses with a punch to the body.
Tamland blocks an uppercut.
Tamland wants a takedown.
Tamland with a knee to the head.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamland scoring well with a low kick there.
Tamland scores with a jab. Gautier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tamland doesn't manage to clinch there - Gautier circles away.
Tamland clinches.
Brick Tamland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Tamland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamland tries to throw a body punch but Gautier avoids it by throwing Tamland back against the cage.
Gautier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland tries to throw a body punch but Gautier avoids it by throwing Tamland back against the cage.
Gautier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gautier is defending well for now.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamland.
Gautier misses with a punch to the body.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head.
Gautier leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gautier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamland tries to clinch there but Gautier circles away.
Gautier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gautier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gautier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamland is looking to clinch.
Tamland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gautier swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamland.
Gautier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pierre Gautier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gautier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Tamland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tamland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Tamland!
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker. Winston McCall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but McCall avoids it easily.
McCall scores with a shot to the body.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huddlestone unleashes a big counter combination but McCall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCall throws a quick counter head kick but Huddlestone was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCall misses with a hook.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCall defends well and Huddlestone ends up having to push McCall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huddlestone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huddlestone wants it to stay on the feet.
McCall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huddlestone but Huddlestone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCall tries to clinch up.
McCall takes a swing at Huddlestone's ribcage but misses.
Huddlestone dodges the punch combination from McCall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winston McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Huddlestone shoots in for a double leg but McCall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Huddlestone moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
Huddlestone avoids the body shot from McCall.
Huddlestone swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
Huddlestone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCall can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall closes the distance and pushes Huddlestone back into the cage.
McCall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huddlestone dives in for a single leg takedown but McCall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Huddlestone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winston McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall misses with a straight left.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Huddlestone is just out of range.
McCall gets caught napping as Huddlestone dives in and scores a takedown. McCall manages to retain guard.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone throws an elbow that misses. McCall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huddlestone's guard. Nice move by McCall!
McCall content to stall in guard here.
Huddlestone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huddlestone looking for a guillotine here but McCall defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huddlestone working for a triangle but McCall defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston McCall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but McCall avoids it easily.
Huddlestone shoots in and gets a takedown into McCall's guard.
McCall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huddlestone stands and throws McCall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huddlestone tries to score with some ground and pound. McCall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone scores with a couple of short elbows.
McCall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huddlestone wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCall keeps working.
Huddlestone throws a strike aimed at the side of McCall's head but McCall avoids it well.
Huddlestone is looking to take a break and control but McCall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone looks up at the clock and then as McCall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Huddlestone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCall stops Huddlestone from passing to mount.
Tom Huddlestone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCall regains half guard.
Huddlestone trying to pass the guard but McCall defending well.
Huddlestone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McCall to regain full guard.
Huddlestone landing some decent shots from guard.
Huddlestone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huddlestone trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall can't keep his opponent in guard - Huddlestone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCall is staying active underneath Huddlestone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCall trying to control here.
Huddlestone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCall is just riding it out for now. Huddlestone eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huddlestone moves away.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but McCall avoids it easily.
Huddlestone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCall's guard.
Huddlestone chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Huddlestone pushing down on McCall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huddlestone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCall actively working from the bottom here.
Huddlestone passes to side control.
Huddlestone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCall taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Huddlestone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Huddlestone avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from McCall.
McCall leaves Huddlestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huddlestone misses with a takedown
and McCall counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Huddlestone tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston McCall is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huddlestone was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCall misses with a shot to the body
and Huddlestone counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
McCall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huddlestone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huddlestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
Huddlestone wants to stand and escape but instead McCall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCall manages to get himself to full guard.
Huddlestone trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone throws a big right hand that misses.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Huddlestone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huddlestone cracks McCall with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Huddlestone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huddlestone trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
McCall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCall pulls Huddlestone in close to his closed guard and prevents Huddlestone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huddlestone trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCall misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Huddlestone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown but McCall sprawls well.
Winston McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCall tries to sprawl but Huddlestone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Huddlestone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huddlestone 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Huddlestone!
In his post fight interview, Tom Huddlestone gave a big smile as he said 'thank you god!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Moses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moses on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moses just misses with a punch to the body.
Moses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Moses saw that one coming.
Moses finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moses sprawls and moves away.
Moses will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Moses does no damage.
Gracie feints and as Moses raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moses wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Moses working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Moses wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie 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.
Moses is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Moses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moses throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Moses throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moses fails to land with a series of punches.
Moses tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moses was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Moses off the cage and back into range.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moses lands with a shot to the body.
Moses's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moses had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moses working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Moses tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Moses wants to get back to his feet.
Moses tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is keen to just control but Moses is a slippery customer.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Moses sees coming a mile off.
Gracie slips a straight right by Moses.
Moses throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moses thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Moses misses with a straight right.
Moses slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moses throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moses goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Moses seems unphased.
Moses gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie feints and as Moses raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Moses is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Moses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice uppercut there from Moses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Moses, which made it look bad.
Moses stuffs the takedown.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moses.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moses feints the counter takedown.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie cracks the inside of Moses's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archie Moses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moses tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moses.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Moses as he checks the leg kick.
Archie Moses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses lands with an overhand left.
Moses takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Moses throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Jab by Moses.
Moses connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moses throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Moses takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moses is out of range.
Moses scores with a hook.
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!
Moses misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moses! But no joy.
Moses misses the shot to the body.
Moses misses with a looping left.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Archie Moses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Moses feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Moses then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Moses counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moses cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Moses sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moses as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is posturing up here but Moses has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gracie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gracie has to tap! Slick submission there by Moses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Moses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Cory Steel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nathan Drake's chin.
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45
212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
33 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Drake works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Nathan Drake has been cut.
Drake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake avoids the body shot from Steel.
Drake stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Drake is rocked!
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Steel clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drake works over Steel's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel!
Steel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel pushes Drake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Drake crashes against the mat.
Steel prevents Drake from moving into mount.
Drake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Steel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake cracks Steel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drake cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Drake lands a nice shot to the head.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Drake lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drake with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steel is trying to stand.
Drake putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Drake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
You get the feeling that Steel really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Drake unloading with bombs!
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Steel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Drake with good strikes from the mount here!
Drake landing shots from mount.
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steel is rocked!
Steel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Drake's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake staying out of range there.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
Steel scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel moves away from the strike by Drake.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Drake sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nathan Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake lands a body shot.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake slips a jab from Steel.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake scores with a hook.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake throws a shot to the body.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Drake distracts Steel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel is wriggling around but Drake manages to pass to half guard.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel is trying to stand.
Steel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Drake throws a combination. Steel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drake eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Drake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Drake's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
As Drake looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo bu Drake just gets out of the way.
Drake avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel slips a jab from Drake.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel moves out of range as Drake throws a body kick.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Drake down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Drake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Steel comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Drake falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Drake was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cory Steel!
A very excited looking Cory Steel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Riley has chosen Queen - It's A Hard Life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Riley seems unphased.
Riley looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Riley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pourramenazanali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pourramenazanali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Pourramenazanali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
Pourramenazanali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of strikes that have Riley backpedaling.
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pourramenazanali was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pourramenazanali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pourramenazanali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick.
Riley wants to land a leg kick but Pourramenazanali is out of range.
Pourramenazanali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali takes one to the chin there.
Riley ducks right into an uppercut from Pourramenazanali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riley keeps Pourramenazanali at a distance using the push kick.
Pourramenazanali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pourramenazanali throwing a counter right hand but Riley manages to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali breaks from the clinch.
Riley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riley moves away from the strike by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pourramenazanali is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Riley throws a body kick that misses.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Good exchange - Pourramenazanali coming out on top.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Riley 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.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pourramenazanali catches Riley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riley takes one to the side of the head.
Riley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pourramenazanali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pourramenazanali misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Riley is looking to land body kicks.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Pourramenazanali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali moves away from the strike by Riley.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pourramenazanali appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali wants to slow Riley down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Pourramenazanali.
Riley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riley connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Pourramenazanali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali lands with a nice combination. Riley backs away looking to recover.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Pourramenazanali tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riley thinks about the counter body kick.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pourramenazanali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riley is defending well for now.
Pourramenazanali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Pourramenazanali stalling.
Pourramenazanali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pourramenazanali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rileys head.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Pourramenazanali controls his hands.
Pourramenazanali misses with the head strike.
Riley is trying to break free.
Riley misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pourramenazanali taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali can't break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali lands with a left to the head.
Pourramenazanali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali stalling in the clinch but Riley improves position.
Pourramenazanali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a leg kick but Riley saw it coming and moves away.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pourramenazanali's sensitive parts.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Pourramenazanali's knee but Pourramenazanali avoids it well.
Pourramenazanali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Riley throws a hook but Pourramenazanali avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riley misses with a few strikes there.
Pourramenazanali thuds his right hand into Riley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali tests Riley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pourramenazanali moves away.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Riley avoids them all with ease.
Pourramenazanali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up.
Riley avoids the body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Riley feints the counter takedown.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali backing away here, and Riley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pourramenazanali connects with a body shot.
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley with the counter takedown but Pourramenazanali avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Pourramenazanali cracks a nice hook into Riley's ribs.
Riley slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
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!
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Riley blocks the low kick.
Riley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pourramenazanali blocks a jab.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with the combination.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws out a leg kick but Riley moves out of range and Pourramenazanali only half commits.
Riley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pourramenazanali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pourramenazanali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Pourramenazanali.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley throws out a counter right but Pourramenazanali avoids it with no problem.
Pourramenazanali slips under a jab.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pourramenazanali blocks the leg kick.
Riley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Pourramenazanali misses.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riley as he jumps to the side.
Pourramenazanali throws a big shot that misses.
Riley flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pourramenazanali has closed the distance and engaged Riley in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pourramenazanali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riley tries to land a knee to the head but Pourramenazanali blocks with his arms.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
Pourramenazanali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pourramenazanali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pourramenazanali has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pourramenazanali misses with a knee to the head.
Pourramenazanali wants to stall.
Pourramenazanali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Pourramenazanali controls his hands.
Riley tries to work over Pourramenazanali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali wants to break free but Riley has control.
Riley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riley blocks a body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to land knees to the body.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Pourramenazanali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Pourramenazanali misses with a head kick.
Riley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Riley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a leg kick but Riley saw it coming and moves away.
Pourramenazanali backing away here, and Riley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley throws a low kick but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Riley tries to land a body kick
and Pourramenazanali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a straight right hand.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riley.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Pourramenazanali rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pourramenazanali throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pourramenazanali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley looks for the body kick but Pourramenazanali saw that one coming.
Riley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ronnie Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pourramenazanali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
Pourramenazanali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pourramenazanali digs a good body shot into Riley's ribs.
Pourramenazanali rushes Riley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali lands a left hand.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pourramenazanali avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Pourramenazanali blocks a body shot from Riley.
Pourramenazanali stalling in the clinch but Riley improves position.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Pourramenazanali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Pourramenazanali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Pourramenazanali down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley misses with a low kick as Pourramenazanali jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target.
Riley misses with an uppercut. Pourramenazanali saw that one coming.
Pourramenazanali lands a jab.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Riley saw that one coming.
Riley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pourramenazanali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Pourramenazanali lands a slapping body shot.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Pourramenazanali tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley wants to land a leg kick but Pourramenazanali is out of range.
Pourramenazanali moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pourramenazanali goes for a takedown attempt but Riley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pourramenazanali lands a jab to Riley's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for a 1-2. Pourramenazanali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick.
Riley throws a jab when Pourramenazanali was well out of range.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riley dodges the punch combination from Pourramenazanali.
A lazy left from Pourramenazanali finds it's target.
Pourramenazanali scores with a sloppy right hand. Riley should have avoided that one.
Pourramenazanali with a hook.
Pourramenazanali staying out of range there.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pourramenazanali cracks Riley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali cracks Riley with an open hand slap.
Riley looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range.
A combination from Riley does no damage.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Pourramenazanali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pourramenazanali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riley throws a lazy uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pourramenazanali!
Pourramenazanali moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Pourramenazanali's shoulder, as Pourramenazanali tries to avoid the shot.
Pourramenazanali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pourramenazanali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for a 1-2. Pourramenazanali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Pourramenazanali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley drops his hands momentarily and Pourramenazanali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riley throws a right hand that Pourramenazanali ducks under and follows up with a left that Pourramenazanali also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pourramenazanali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pourramenazanali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Pourramenazanali works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pourramenazanali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riley tries to keep at a distance but Pourramenazanali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pourramenazanali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ronnie Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Personally I blame my manager for sending me in there with such a ridiculous gameplan, it's about time I got someone else to manage me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston's entrance music is Fuckin Problem. A fine choice. Yngwie Malmsteen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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130 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen tries to move into range but Preston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Preston connects with a solid leg kick.
Malmsteen lands a jab to the head.
Malmsteen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Malmsteen moves out of range easily.
Preston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preston lands a nice shot that snaps Malmsteen's head back.
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aiden Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malmsteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Preston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Preston lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malmsteen blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malmsteen.
Preston looking to throw knees to the head but Malmsteen is blocking nicely.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston lands a good knee to the midsection. Malmsteen won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Malmsteen.
Malmsteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
Preston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Preston.
Preston can't find room to land a body shot as Malmsteen controls the action.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malmsteen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen lands with a short shot to the head.
Malmsteen scores with a shot to the side of Preston's head.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malmsteen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Preston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Preston blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Malmsteen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malmsteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Malmsteen.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malmsteen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Preston lands a good knee to the midsection. Malmsteen won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Preston.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Preston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Preston misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike from Preston.
Malmsteen scores with a shot to the side of Preston's head.
Preston can't find room to land a body shot as Malmsteen controls the action.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Malmsteen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen dodges an elbow strike from Preston.
Preston scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Preston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
A short right from Preston.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Preston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
Malmsteen tries to circle away but Preston has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Malmsteen.
Preston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preston misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Malmsteen can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malmsteen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Aiden Preston 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.
Preston scores with the left hand. Malmsteen knows he should have avoided that one.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Malmsteen is just out of range.
Preston lands the left hand.
Malmsteen throws a push kick but Preston slaps the foot to one side.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malmsteen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Preston sets himself, and Malmsteen steps forward looking for the clinch! Preston avoids it this time.
Preston moves out of range of the strikes.
Malmsteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston connects with a right hand. Malmsteen shakes it off.
Aiden Preston is winning the standup battle so far.
Preston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Preston.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Preston lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Preston tries to work over Malmsteen's front leg with a kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Malmsteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Malmsteen moved out of range.
Preston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Preston.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Malmsteen slips a jab from Preston.
Preston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malmsteen's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen thuds a left hand into Preston's body.
Preston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malmsteen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Preston walks into a straight right hand from Malmsteen.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston connects with a solid leg kick.
Malmsteen slips under a jab.
Preston takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Preston there.
Preston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malmsteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Preston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Malmsteen moved out of range.
Preston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malmsteen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston defending well as Malmsteen loads up on a big left hand.
Malmsteen walks into a stiff left hand from Preston.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malmsteen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malmsteen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malmsteen jabs at Preston's body.
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Nice jab there from Preston.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malmsteen, pushing him back against the cage.
Malmsteen blocks a body shot from Preston.
Malmsteen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malmsteen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Preston tries to work over Malmsteen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aiden Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Preston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malmsteen working aggressively here.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malmsteen.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Preston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Nice body punch from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malmsteen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Preston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Malmsteen blocks the leg kick.
Preston avoids the body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malmsteen checks a low kick from Preston.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston connects with a body shot that sends Malmsteen's belly button to the back.
Preston throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Preston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malmsteen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Preston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malmsteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Preston's hands.
Preston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Malmsteen moves away from the strike by Preston.
Preston misses the body punch
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Malmsteen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malmsteen.
Preston defending well as Malmsteen loads up on a big left hand.
Preston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Preston is rocked!
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Preston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston scores with a nice strike.
Preston seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Preston.
Preston lands a jab to the head.
Preston stuns Malmsteen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malmsteen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Preston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Preston 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 Malmsteen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malmsteen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malmsteen tries to counter with a clinch but Preston shakes him off and moves away.
Preston is looking to slow Malmsteen down with leg kicks.
Malmsteen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Preston under the eye.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
Preston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malmsteen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malmsteen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston throws a big counter combination but Malmsteen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A big left from Malmsteen misses.
A big left from Malmsteen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Preston.
Good standup being displayed there by Malmsteen as he connects with a hook.
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
Malmsteen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Preston misses.
Malmsteen wants to counter with a clinch but Preston pushes him away.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malmsteen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Preston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Preston connects with a leg kick. Malmsteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Preston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Preston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Preston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malmsteen is able to avoid easily.
Preston throws a leg kick that misses.
Malmsteen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Preston can pounce on him.
Preston lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Malmsteen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
Malmsteen misses the shot to the body.
Malmsteen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preston.
Preston punishes Malmsteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Preston slips under a jab from Malmsteen.
Preston misses with a low kick as Malmsteen jumps back.
Malmsteen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Preston rushes Malmsteen and presses him up against the cage.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malmsteen misses with a jab to the body
and Preston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Preston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malmsteen thuds a left hand into Preston's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malmsteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preston checks a low kick from Malmsteen.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Preston finds it's way through Malmsteen's defenses.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body. Preston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malmsteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Preston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen pushes Preston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen blocks the elbow strike.
Preston lands a nice knee to the body.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen breaks from the clinch.
Malmsteen throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Preston misses the target.
Malmsteen dodges the punch combination from Preston.
Malmsteen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Malmsteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Preston. Malmsteen shrugs it off though.
Malmsteen slips a straight right by Preston.
A good leg kick by Preston.
Nice uppercut lands for Malmsteen. That snapped Preston's head back.
Malmsteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Preston throws a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Malmsteen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Preston misses with a body kick.
Malmsteen tries to counter with a clinch but Preston shakes him off and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Preston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Malmsteen wants to counter the offense by Preston and move into the clinch position.
Preston swings widly with a right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a crisp one two that drops Preston! Malmsteen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Preston to his feet! Preston is in big trouble!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Malmsteen avoids the head kick by Preston.
Malmsteen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Preston with a body shot.
A big right from Preston misses.
Preston cracks Malmsteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Malmsteen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Preston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malmsteen manages to avoid it.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Preston blocks it.
Preston checks the leg kick.
Preston slips under a jab.
Malmsteen throws a leg kick
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Malmsteen misses its intended target.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Malmsteen moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malmsteen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Preston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Preston tenderised Malmsteen's leg. Malmsteen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malmsteen clinches.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen pushes Preston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Malmsteen pushes Preston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Preston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aiden Preston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Malmsteen tried to score with a low kick but Preston checks it.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
Malmsteen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston scores with a shoulder strike.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Preston.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Malmsteen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Preston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malmsteen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen blocks an uppercut.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malmsteen pushes Preston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Preston blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
A shot in the inside from Malmsteen.
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
Preston lands with a right to the head.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston throws a punch but it's blocked by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malmsteen tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
Malmsteen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Preston crunches a lovely knee into Malmsteen's ribcage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malmsteen.
Preston stalling in the clinch but Malmsteen improves position.
Malmsteen avoids a wild elbow strike from Preston.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Preston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Preston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malmsteen tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Preston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malmsteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Preston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike from Preston.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Preston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malmsteen's brow.
Malmsteen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malmsteen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Preston.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston blocks a body shot from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen pushes Preston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston lands a left hand.
Malmsteen throws a head punch that misses.
Malmsteen digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Preston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen works on Preston's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malmsteen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malmsteen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malmsteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malmsteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston lands a body punch.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malmsteen blocks an elbow strike.
Malmsteen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aiden Preston.
Well Preston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
Aiden Preston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maia.
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut.
Romanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia scores with a hook to the body. Romanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Romanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanov scores with a spinning back kick!
Maia gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Romanov is working away.
Romanov is trying is best to control the position here.
Romanov trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov has his hands clasped together around Maia's back. He's all about the action.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Romanov is defending the position.
Romanov is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romanov tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Romanov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Romanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maia with the ground and pound but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Maia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maia closes the distance and clinches.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Romanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romanov.
It appears Romanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanov. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romanov under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maia.
Romanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Romanov lands a big head kick that sends Maia tumbling to the mat! Romanov takes a step backwards and waves Maia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Maia flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romanov.
Romanov lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Maia misses.
Vyacheslav Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Romanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maia looking to score a takedown here. Romanov is defending well but Maia drives through and ends up in Romanov's guard.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maia is trying to control. Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia is pressing down on Romanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romanov is holding on for now.
Romanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romanov avoid being mounted?
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia is looking to pass into half guard but Romanov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Romanov is in guard.
Romanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romanov controls the pace.
Maia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Romanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Romanov trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romanov staying out of range there.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia.
Romanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romanov works Maia's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Romanov manages to get to full guard.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Romanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maia's guard.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Romanov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Romanov trying to control the pace.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maia trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia tries to roll over but Romanov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miko Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut.
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!
Romanov throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Maia throws a head kick that half lands.
Romanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia.
Maia lands a jab to Romanov's midsection.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miko Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Maia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia is looking to slow Romanov down with leg kicks.
Romanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Romanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maia - the referee stops the clock and Romanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maia. Romanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia lands a lovely overhand right.
Maia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maia misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Romanov counters with a left to the body.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romanov with a nice cross.
Romanov blocks a leg kick.
Romanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Vyacheslav Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miko Maia.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia throws out a leg kick but Romanov moves out of range and Maia only half commits.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vyacheslav Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanov digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Romanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Maia shoots in.
Romanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Romanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romanov.
Romanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maia throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanov scores with a jab to the body.
Romanov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Maia collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vyacheslav Romanov!
Vyacheslav Romanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Igor Yakovchenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Urahara as he checks the leg kick.
It appears Urahara was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands a jab.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Yakovchenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Urahara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Urahara misses the target.
Urahara defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Urahara tries to counter with a takedown but Yakovchenko is quick to defend against it.
Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Urahara tries for a takedown but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch but Urahara is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Urahara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Urahara misses the target.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urahara fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yakovchenko can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Urahara blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
Urahara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Urahara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yakovchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko tries to land a leg kick but Urahara saw it coming and moves away.
Yakovchenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Urahara.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Urahara's leg. Urahara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urahara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a jab.
Yakovchenko throws a looping overhand right but Urahara ducks down to avoid it.
Urahara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yakovchenko manages to circle out of the way.
Urahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Urahara.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara has a takedown stuffed.
Urahara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Urahara is looking to counter the offense by Yakovchenko and move into the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Urahara off the cage and back into range.
Yakovchenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight right.
Urahara lands a head shot.
Yakovchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urahara slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Urahara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Urahara fails to land.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Yakovchenko.
A bit of stalling here from Yakovchenko.
Still in the clinch, Yakovchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Urahara is working for takedown but Yakovchenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yakovchenko misses with the head strike.
Urahara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urahara digs a right hand into Yakovchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yakovchenko's gas tank.
Urahara tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Urahara.
Urahara is trying to stall.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urahara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yakovchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara throwing shots but Yakovchenko is blocking nicely.
Yakovchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yakovchenko seems keen to control Urahara's posture.
Urahara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard.
Urahara trying to pass the guard but Yakovchenko defending well.
Urahara wants to control but Yakovchenko is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Urahara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urahara defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Yakovchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urahara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Yakovchenko coming out on top.
Yakovchenko misses the shot to the body.
Urahara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yakovchenko is looking to clinch but Urahara is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tests Urahara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakovchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Urahara's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a front kick.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urahara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakovchenko sprawls well initially but Urahara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Urahara drops an elbow to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Yakovchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Urahara.
Urahara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Urahara keeps him under control.
Yakovchenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Urahara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Urahara's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking for a rear naked choke here but Urahara reverses the position brilliantly into Yakovchenko's guard!
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!
Urahara trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakovchenko wants to sweep here but Urahara controlling him for the moment.
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urahara defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara pushing down on Yakovchenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko is staying active underneath Urahara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urahara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yakovchenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Urahara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Urahara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yakovchenko is just riding it out for now. Urahara eventually gives up the hold.
Urahara thows a huge punch but Yakovchenko dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yakovchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Urahara is looking to advance position but Yakovchenko won't allow it.
Urahara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yakovchenko keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but Urahara is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yakovchenko trying to control but Urahara postures up.
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 Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urahara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yakovchenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urahara manages to avoid it.
As Yakovchenko backs away, Urahara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Urahara fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Urahara is out of range.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovchenko sprawls well. Yakovchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urahara gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Yakovchenko tenderised Urahara's leg. Urahara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakovchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Urahara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urahara.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Urahara tries to counter by clinching up but Yakovchenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Urahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kisuke Urahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urahara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Urahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urahara looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Urahara saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urahara avoids a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Urahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakovchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping left.
Yakovchenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urahara shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko throws a shot from downtown. Urahara moves away and avoids it.
Urahara attempts a counter takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it well and moves away.
Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urahara.
Yakovchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko is looking to slow Urahara down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakovchenko, right into the meat.
Urahara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yakovchenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urahara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yakovchenko lands a head shot.
Urahara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakovchenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown.
Yakovchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Urahara's calf.
Nice cross by Yakovchenko.
Urahara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakovchenko. That one must have hurt.
Urahara swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Urahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Yakovchenko misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Urahara moves away from the strike by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick, looking for Urahara's leg but Urahara calmly moves out of range.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovchenko sprawls well. Yakovchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urahara gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakovchenko lands a nice hook to Urahara's body. Urahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko connects with a body shot.
Yakovchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urahara is able to avoid easily.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Urahara takes one to the chin there.
Urahara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urahara needs to keep his hands up - Yakovchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Yakovchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yakovchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urahara.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urahara at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
Jab, jab by Yakovchenko - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara checks a leg kick nicely.
Urahara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Urahara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yakovchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Urahara shoots in and bounces Yakovchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko looking to control.
Yakovchenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yakovchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position.
Yakovchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yakovchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Urahara is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Urahara. Urahara gets slowly back to his feet.
Urahara slips under a jab from Yakovchenko.
Urahara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yakovchenko manages to circle out of the way.
A jab lands there for Yakovchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from Urahara misses.
A big right from Yakovchenko misses.
Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urahara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urahara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Urahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Urahara defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Urahara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Urahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Yakovchenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urahara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Urahara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urahara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko throws a chopping leg kick but Urahara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yakovchenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUrahara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko tried to score with a low kick but Urahara checks it.
Urahara forces Yakovchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Yakovchenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakovchenko works on Urahara's body with a couple of short punches.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Urahara avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urahara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yakovchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Urahara tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Urahara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Urahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Urahara working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urahara misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Yakovchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko has Urahara pushed against the cage.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urahara pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urahara.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Urahara misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Urahara lands a body punch.
Yakovchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko wants to stall.
Urahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Urahara wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
Yakovchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urahara takes a shot to the head.
Urahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Urahara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urahara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries to pull guard but Yakovchenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Urahara drops back down to his feet.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Urahara.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Urahara controls his hands.
Urahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakovchenko controls his hands.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urahara.
Nice body punch from Urahara - that landed with a thud.
Urahara lands an uppercut.
Urahara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urahara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urahara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yakovchenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Yakovchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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