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Wednesday Jazz Club 001 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Light has chosen Ride for This-Fabolous as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bobby Light acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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283 lbs
27 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Light off to one side.
Light looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Burns.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Light swinging wildly here.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Light tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Light somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Carl Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Light.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Light enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Light manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Light is working from the bottom.
Light has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Light.
Burns distracts Light with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Light looking to control.
Light is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Light looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns wants to control from the top but Light keeps moving.
Light isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Light on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burns!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light seems a little lost for a moment, as Burns dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Light is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns working the ground and pound.
Light tries to improve position but can't.
Light prevents Burns from improving position.
Burns grinds an elbow into Light's temple.
Light is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light wants to control but Burns postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns tries to advance to mount but Light denies him.
Burns wants to control but Light is keeping him busy.
Light tries to improve position but can't.
Burns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Light sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Light takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burns in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Light is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!
Burns just trying to survive but Light is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Burns defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Light's arms.
Light misses with a punch to the head.
Light looking for the choke from the back.
Light looking for the choke from the back.
Burns is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Light misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Light works over Burns's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
Light misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Light looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Light throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Light's head.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Burns throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Light is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carl Burns!
Carl Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
35 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsumoto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matsumoto showed some decent athleticism there.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsumoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsumoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matsumoto content to stall in guard here.
Matsumoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsumoto has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsumoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Matsumoto sits in half guard.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsumoto pulls his head out easily.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsumoto pulls his head out easily.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsumoto pulls his head out easily.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsumoto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsumoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsumoto wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matsumoto passes into side control!
Matsumoto is working Kelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto working the ground and pound.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Matsumoto tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsumoto leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matsumoto enables Kelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matsumoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Matsumoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsumoto advances to half guard.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Matsumoto has control of the leg.
Kelly is staying active underneath Matsumoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Matsumoto is controlling well.
Matsumoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Kelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kelly has hold of Matsumoto's hands but Matsumoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsumoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kelly tries to roll over but Matsumoto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly with the active half guard here but Matsumoto passes nicely into side control.
Kelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsumoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsumoto prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Kelly has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Matsumoto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Matsumoto!
Matsumoto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kelly regains half guard.
Kelly gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matsumoto has passed into half guard!
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Matsumoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Kelly dodges it nicely.
Kelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsumoto working Kelly over with strikes.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Matsumoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsumoto pulls his head out easily.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto wants to pass to mount but Kelly is defending the position.
Matsumoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matsumoto scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Matsumoto.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsumoto scores with a jab.
Matsumoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsumoto misses with a straight left.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsumoto cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsumoto's guard.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsumoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kelly has his foot on Matsumoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsumoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Matsumoto defends easily.
Matsumoto trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsumoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsumoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsumoto defends it easily.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelly has an active guard here but Matsumoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsumoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsumoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Matsumoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matsumoto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Matsumoto is controlling well.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsumoto trying to control from half guard but Kelly is working away.
Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsumoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
An out of breath Kiyoshi Matsumoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Four.
Freedman feinted with a counter takedown.
Freedman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Four napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Four's legs.
We've been hearing that Freedman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Freedman decides to stand back up. Freedman steps back and let's Four get back to his feet.
Freedman lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Rogue Four has been cut.
Four is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freedman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedman tries to move to mount but Four blocks the move with his legs.
Freedman wants to take a breather but Four manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freedman.
Four had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freedman defends it easily.
Freedman pushes down on Four's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four trying to hold on to Freedman's head to control him but Freedman postures up.
Freedman passes to full mount!
Four can't escape the position.
Freedman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Four wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Freedman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Freedman!
A victorious Marcus Freedman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honey Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruce Leeroy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Honey Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy throws a lazy body kick
and Badger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Leeroy.
Leeroy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badger scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeroy throws a hook but Badger blocks it.
Badger walks into a jab.
Badger connects with a body shot.
Badger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leeroy's head backwards.
Leeroy is rocked!
Badger steps in with a hook that catches Leeroy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Badger follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Leeroy looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honey Badger!
Honey Badger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Solitary Man. Faldo has chosen Paparazzi Pone - Man Down 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
44 - 38 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faldo with a nice cross.
Faldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman's sensitive parts.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faldo scores with the left hand. Coleman knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Faldo.
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Faldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faldo keeps working.
Coleman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Faldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is looking to pass Faldo's guard but actually Faldo recovers to full guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Faldo working a defensive guard here.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Faldo is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Faldo tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Faldo thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faldo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Faldo flicks out a counter leg kick but Coleman steps away.
Faldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faldo sprawls and moves away.
Faldo darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Coleman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coleman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coleman manages to end up in side control.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faldo down.
Coleman wants to control but Faldo is keeping him busy.
Coleman working the body and head with strikes.
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.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Faldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Faldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faldo is not content to let Coleman control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Faldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Faldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faldo as he jumps to the side.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Faldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coleman.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Faldo connects with a looping right hand.
Faldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Faldo.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Faldo avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coleman.
Faldo tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman moves out of range as Faldo strikes.
Faldo scores with a nice right hand.
Coleman checks a low kick from Faldo.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Faldo avoids it well and moves away.
Nick Faldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faldo swivels and escapes.
Faldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Faldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Coleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coleman.
Faldo tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faldo swivels and escapes.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Faldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faldo to the mat! Faldo manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Faldo keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Faldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Faldo is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Coleman is keen to just control but Faldo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faldo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Faldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman dives in and grabs Faldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faldo pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Faldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faldo thuds a left hand into Coleman's body.
Faldo tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Faldo sprawls and moves away.
Coleman lands with a right hand.
Faldo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Faldo tries a quick counter leg kick but Coleman is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Faldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coleman.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Faldo sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman sets himself, and Faldo steps forward looking for the clinch! Coleman avoids it this time.
Coleman misses with a right hand
and Faldo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coleman! Faldo lets Coleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Coleman is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faldo clinches with his opponent.
Mark Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Faldo fails to land.
Faldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Faldo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Faldo fails to land.
Faldo lands a shoulder strike.
Faldo is pressed up against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faldo down to the mat. Faldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faldo lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.
Faldo throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faldo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Faldo catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Faldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Faldo tries a quick counter leg kick but Coleman is wise to it.
Faldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faldo walks into a straight right hand from Coleman.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
Coleman misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Faldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faldo 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faldo!
Nick Faldo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sims lands with an overhand left.
Sims looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson tries to sprawl but Sims drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
Sims has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ferguson defend it? Sims steps over the head and cranks it - Ferguson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sims!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Sims!
William Sims thanked the fans post fight for their support.
bj Ferguson spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a tough fight. i lost. not much i can say. I'm sad. I'm disappointed. and i just have no excuses for this. people think this is the end of the road for me. but its not! I'm just getting started.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zagorno swivels and escapes.
Zagorno thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
Susi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zagorno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susi moves away from the strike by Zagorno.
Susi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabriel Zagorno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Zagorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Zagorno.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zagorno is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Zagorno circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zagorno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zagorno cracks Susi with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zagorno throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Zagorno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Zagorno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zagorno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Susi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagorno tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi wants to take a breather but Zagorno is having none of it.
Zagorno is looking to get back to full guard here but Susi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zagorno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Susi prevents Zagorno from improving his position.
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.
Zagorno manages to get to full guard.
Susi looking to sit in guard and control but Zagorno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zagorno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Susi is tightening it up a little... Zagorno has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zagorno reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zagorno taps out! Nice BJJ there by Susi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keni Susi!
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Queen comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA]. Trager is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang Bang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
Queen wants to stand and escape but Trager is having none of it.
Trager is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen wants to sweep here but Trager controlling him for the moment.
Trager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Queen trying to control the position here.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Beast Playground inform me that Trager has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trager.
Trager trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trager accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen wants to sweep but no luck.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Queen throws a push kick but Trager slaps the foot to one side.
Queen misses with a hook to the body
and Trager counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking.
Trager shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trager uses his free foot to push down on Queen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Queen.
Trager has control of Queen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Queen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poor strikes thrown by Trager there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Trager throwing strikes here but Queen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Trager throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Queen is looking to improve his position but Trager isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trager in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trager looking to secure an arm triangle but Queen defends it well.
Queen tries to hold on but Trager postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager thowing shots but they're missing.
Queen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trager looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Trager has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Queen trying to control from the bottom.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trager.
Trager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Queen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trager postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trager throws a big right hand that misses.
Trager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trager throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trager looks for a takedown but Queen sprawls well.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trager with a lazy takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Queen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trager. Trager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trager checks a leg kick.
Trager keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Queen.
Alex Trager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen just misses with a punch to the body.
Trager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Queen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trager working the ground and pound from side control.
Trager misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Queen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trager throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Trager working away.
Queen tries to buck Trager off but Trager is having none of it.
Alex Trager has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen regains half guard.
Trager throwing shots but Queen is blocking nicely.
Queen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trager is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trager connects with a nice short shot to Queen's temple.
Trager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Queen defending well though.
Queen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Trager avoids the attempt from Queen to control.
Trager throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Trager misses with a head shot.
Queen wants to control but Trager is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager punching from mount but Queen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Queen wants to control but Trager is having none of it.
Queen is looking to improve his position but Trager isn't that keen on the idea.
Trager landing strikes, looking to finish!
Queen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trager.
Trager lands with some strikes.
Trager avoids the attempt from Queen to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trager unloads with some shots from mount but Queen bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager landing strikes from the mount.
Queen wants to control but Trager is having none of it.
Trager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen is desperately trying to improve his position but Trager has a good base and remains in mount.
Queen gets back to half guard.
Trager thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Queen moves into full guard.
Trager postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Trager postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Trager throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
Trager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trager throws a big right hand that misses.
Queen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trager scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trager stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Queen is fending him off so far but Trager persists. Nope, Queen circles away and we're back to standing.
Queen tried to counter with a leg kick but Trager avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trager has a takedown stuffed.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as Trager shoots in.
Queen dodges the punch combination from Trager.
Queen with a hook.
Trager darts in looking for a takedown but Queen gets double underhooks and turns Trager into the cage.
Queen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliver Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Trager.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trager was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Trager lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Queen taking some punishment here, with Trager in his half guard.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen looking to control.
Queen managing to control the position.
Trager forces his way into half guard.
Queen tries to roll over but Trager keeps him under control.
Queen trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Trager.
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.
Trager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trager misses with a head shot. Queen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trager.
Queen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Queen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Queen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trager.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen looking for a guillotine here but Trager defends easily.
Queen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trager is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Queen's half guard.
Trager is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Queen reverses the position - he's now on top in Trager's guard.
Trager throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Queen escapes and throws Trager's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen wants to control but Trager is keeping him busy.
Trager manages to work his way to half guard, despite Queen's best efforts.
Queen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Queen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Queen working over Trager with some ground and pound. Trager looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alex Trager is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Queen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Oliver Queen.
I think Trager 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Trager!
A victorious Alex Trager thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 4, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoidberg's head.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Zoidberg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zoidberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Zoidberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoidberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zoidberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee scores with the left hand. Zoidberg knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Lee.
Zoidberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoidberg moves away.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Malicious Intent Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Zoidberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoidberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoidberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zoidberg misses with a takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a leg kick but Zoidberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zoidberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoidberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Zoidberg loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Zoidberg tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee tries to bum rush Zoidberg with a series of wild strikes but Zoidberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoidberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Zoidberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
Lee moves out of range as Zoidberg strikes.
Jab by Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but Zoidberg avoids it.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Zoidberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zoidberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Zoidberg shrugs it off.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Zoidberg tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee thumps Zoidberg with a low kick.
Zoidberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoidberg's hands.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zoidberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoidberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Zoidberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Zoidberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Zoidberg's head but Zoidberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoidberg lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Zoidberg misses with a hook
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Zoidberg.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Zoidberg's shoulder, as Zoidberg tries to avoid the shot.
Zoidberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Zoidberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoidberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Zoidberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoidberg digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Zoidberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zoidberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zoidberg backs up against the cage.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zoidberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoidberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoidberg moves away.
Lee looks to land a combination. Zoidberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zoidberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Zoidberg tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoidberg defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Zoidberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zoidberg throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Zoidberg misses with a looping left.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Zoidberg's head back.
Zoidberg dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee cracks Zoidberg with a good jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoidberg can do to turn this around?
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zoidberg needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Zoidberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Zoidberg misses with a hook.
Lee connects with a right hand. Zoidberg shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee thows a leg kick but Zoidberg checks it
and Zoidberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zoidberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Zoidberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoidberg's calf.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Zoidberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoidberg thumps Lee with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Zoidberg's shoulder, as Zoidberg tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Zoidberg moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Zoidberg there.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zoidberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zoidberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Zoidberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoidberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
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!
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Zoidberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Zoidberg.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zoidberg misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Zoidberg lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zoidberg feints the counter takedown.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Zoidberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoidberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zoidberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoidberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Zoidberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zoidberg takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoidberg off the cage and back into range.
Zoidberg looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Zoidberg misses with a body shot.
Zoidberg connects with the punch.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zoidberg blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Zoidberg blocks the low kick.
Zoidberg moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Zoidberg is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zoidberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee slips a straight right by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Zoidberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoidberg tries to avoid it.
Zoidberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoidberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoidberg cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoidberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Zoidberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a looping left.
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 Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
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!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Zoidberg throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Zoidberg slips the punch.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee lands a front kick.
Zoidberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoidberg.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoidberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoidberg throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Zoidberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoidberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoidberg.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Zoidberg off balance momentarily.
Zoidberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Zoidberg looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo bu Zoidberg just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Lee tenderised Zoidberg's leg. Zoidberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg misses with a looping left.
Zoidberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Zoidberg just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoidberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zoidberg slips a jab from Lee.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Zoidberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Zoidberg moved out of range nicely.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zoidberg is out of range and Lee settles back down.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoidberg drops Lee with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lee! Zoidberg dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr John Zoidberg!
A relieved looking Dr John Zoidberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bruce Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... Aint that a bitch..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov's entrance music is Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jeff Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson misses with a kick to the body.
Kvasov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jonhson, as that shot connected.
It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Kvasov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonhson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvasov.
Kvasov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jonhson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvasov swinging wildly here.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses
and Kvasov counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kvasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kvasov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kvasov backing away here, and Jonhson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kvasov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jonhson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jonhson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonhson.
Kvasov 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.
Kvasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jonhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kvasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonhson moves away.
A big left from Jonhson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov slips a jab and a cross from Jonhson.
Kvasov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jonhson.
Jonhson is looking to land body kicks.
Kvasov throws a right hand that Jonhson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonhson also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonhson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Jonhson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonhson.
Kvasov throws a leg kick but Jonhson checks it.
Kvasov swings widly with a right hand
and Jonhson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvasov blocks the body kick.
Kvasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jonhson lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson wants to slow Kvasov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kvasov throwing a counter right hand but Jonhson manages to avoid it.
Jonhson misses with an uppercut.
Kvasov misses the jab.
Jonhson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jonhson lands with a nice body punch.
Jonhson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kvasov.
Jonhson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kvasov. That did some damage!
Kvasov throws a combination. Jonhson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kvasov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kvasov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jonhson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kvasov throws a big counter combination but Jonhson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonhson.
And Jonhson responds with a good body kick, but Kvasov manages to step out the way in time.
Jonhson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kvasov back to the cage. Jonhson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Kvasov wants to clinch.
Jonhson feints and then cracks Kvasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kvasov down.
Jonhson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Roman Kvasov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kvasov wants to clinch.
Kvasov tries to bum rush Jonhson with a series of wild strikes but Jonhson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonhson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kvasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Kvasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jonhson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kvasov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kvasov just leaning against Jonhson, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvasov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kvasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kvasov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kvasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonhson.
Kvasov misses with a left hand
and Jonhson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kvasov blocks a head kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonhson backwards.
Kvasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonhson.
Kvasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kvasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jonhson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov tries to clinch up.
Jonhson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jonhson misses with a body kick.
Kvasov is looking for a counter combo.
Jonhson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kvasov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kvasov throws a right hand that Jonhson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jonhson also avoids with ease.
Kvasov throws a big shot that misses.
Jonhson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Jonhson.
Jonhson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvasov has closed the distance and engaged Jonhson in a clinch.
Kvasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvasov.
Kvasov forces Jonhson back against the cage and clinches.
Jonhson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kvasov.
Kvasov misses with a body punch.
Kvasov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roman Kvasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Jeff Jonhson's cut even more.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jonhson.
Kvasov keeps control of Jonhson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonhson throws a head kick that misses.
Kvasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonhson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kvasov steps away.
Jonhson misses with a hook to the body
letting Kvasov counter with a right hand.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonhson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jonhson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jonhson gets tackled into the cage by Kvasov. Kvasov maintains the clinch.
Jonhson is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov has him pressed against the cage.
Kvasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvasov pushes Jonhson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kvasov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jonhson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kvasov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jonhson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvasov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Jonhson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Kvasov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJonhson.
Jonhson digs a good hook to Kvasov's body.
Sloppy strikes from Kvasov. Those never looked like landing.
Jonhson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jonhson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonhson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonhson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonhson circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jonhson.
Kvasov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kvasov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kvasov avoids the head kick by Jonhson.
Kvasov tries to counter by clinching up but Jonhson breaks away and moves out of range.
Kvasov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonhson.
Kvasov is looking to clinch but Jonhson is avoiding it.
Kvasov tries to clinch but Jonhson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jonhson. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvasov.
Jonhson throws a wild body kick that Kvasov sees coming a mile off.
Jonhson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvasov.
A shot to the liver by Jonhson. Beautiful body shot.
Kvasov clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kvasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kvasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvasov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jonhson avoids the body shot from Kvasov.
Jonhson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvasov rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kvasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a nice head kick!
Kvasov 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.
An inside leg kick from Kvasov misses.
Kvasov throws a lazy right hand but Jonhson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonhson pushes Kvasov away with a front kick.
Jonhson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kvasov checks it well.
Kvasov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kvasov tries to clinch up
enabling Jonhson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonhson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kvasov.
Kvasov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonhson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kvasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonhson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kvasov.
Jonhson works Kvasov's body with a nice hook.
Jeff Jonhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonhson throws a low kick but Kvasov avoids it.
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!
Jonhson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kvasov in the body.
Jonhson dodges the punch combination from Kvasov.
Roman Kvasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kvasov moves into range and clinches up with Jonhson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jonhson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kvasov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roman Kvasov!
After winning the bout, Roman Kvasov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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