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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trash's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scooter Trash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trash as he avoids it easily.
Morrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trash lands a big head kick that sends Morrow tumbling to the mat! Trash takes a step backwards and waves Morrow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morrow is rocked!
It looks like Clay Morrow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trash throws a quick head kick that knocks Morrow silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Trash is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scooter Trash!
After winning the bout, Scooter Trash 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow needs to keep his hands up - Millennium had a free shot at his head there.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Millennium looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millennium.
Snow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Snow tries to counter it with a takedown but Millennium pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Millennium pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snow is out of range and Millennium settles back down.
Snow tries to counter with a clinch but Millennium shakes him off and moves away.
Millennium lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Millennium.
Snow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snow wants to take a breather but Millennium is having none of it.
Millennium wants to get back to full guard.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Millennium is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Millennium gets back to full guard.
Millennium throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Millennium might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snow trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
Millennium is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Millennium is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Millennium has escaped and now he's on top!
Millennium postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Millennium is proving a slippery customer.
Millennium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millennium got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Millennium has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow is looking for a triangle here but Millennium uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Millennium looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snow holding on.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Millennium are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium working away.
Snow 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.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millennium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snow, who protects the arm well.
Snow is looking to reverse the position.
Millennium throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Millennium in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Millennium has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Millennium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snow has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Millennium walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Millennium connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Millennium feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Millennium 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.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millennium misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Millennium waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Millennium scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Snow blocks the low kick.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Millennium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Millennium swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Millennium!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium is looking for a sweep.
Snow works to advance to full mount. Millennium defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Millennium is looking to get to half guard.
Millennium sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Millennium is staying active underneath Snow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Millennium defends it well.
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Millennium. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Millennium gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is pushing down on Millennium's leg trying to pass to half guard. Millennium is fighting to maintain full guard but Snow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow works his way into side control.
Millennium is trying to escape the position but Snow is controlling the position.
Snow working away.
Millennium tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Millennium manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chris Millennium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Snow is trying to keep Millennium in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium looking to pass the guard.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Millennium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Millennium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Millennium defends it easily.
Snow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snow controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
Millennium is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millennium is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snow 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.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millennium.
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 Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
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!
Millennium lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Millennium.
Millennium connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow gets a clinch.
Millennium goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Millennium lands with a light punch inside.
Millennium cracks Snow with a nice body shot.
Millennium swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Millennium avoids it.
Millennium is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow stalling in the clinch but Millennium improves position.
Millennium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Millennium.
Snow blocks a body shot from Millennium.
Millennium scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Millennium looking for the RNC.
Millennium looking for the RNC.
Snow can't escape the position.
Millennium not allowing Snow to control his hands.
Snow tries to roll but Millennium sticks to his back.
Snow just trying to survive but Millennium is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Snow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Millennium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium mounts Snow! Really nice guard pass there!
Millennium throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Millennium throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Snow can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow wants to control but Millennium is having none of it.
Millennium takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Snow is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Millennium off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Snow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Millennium's guard. Nice work there by Snow.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Millennium is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium has his foot on Snow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snow works his way back into a safe position though.
Snow wants to control from the top but Millennium keeps moving.
Millennium is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
Millennium has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snow has passed into side control.
Millennium tries to improve position but can't.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millennium keeps working.
Snow advances nicely into full mount.
Snow looking to secure an arm triangle but Millennium defends it well.
Millennium bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snow can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Millennium advances to half guard.
Snow trying to control but Millennium postures up.
Millennium trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Millennium uses his free foot to push down on Snow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snow.
Millennium looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Millennium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Millennium 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Heyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed has chosen Ahmed's Theme as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Heyman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heyman misses with the body kick
and Hamed counters with a good low kick that Heyman was not able to check.
Hamed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heyman.
Heyman misses with a takedown attempt - Hamed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamed steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hamed lands a leg kick that knocks Heyman off balance momentarily.
Hamed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heyman swinging wildly here.
Hamed lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heyman with a poor takedown
and Hamed counters with a good low kick that Heyman was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Heyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heyman misses with a takedown attempt - Hamed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahsan Hamed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hamed tests Heyman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heyman.
Hamed flicks out a counter leg kick but Heyman steps away.
Hamed lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamed, right into the meat.
Heyman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamed counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyman darts in looking for a takedown but Hamed gets double underhooks and turns Heyman into the ropes.
Heyman shoots in for a double leg but Hamed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamed counters with a body kick.
Hamed lands with a shot to the body.
Hamed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heyman. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Heyman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamed throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Heyman crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ahsan Hamed!
Ahsan Hamed is the new lightweight champion!
Ahsan Hamed 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Liam Kelley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quincey Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam Kelley!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kelley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Kelley's leg. Kelley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelley connects with a single shot there.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Kelley.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelley.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelley.
Kelley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferguson with a body shot.
Kelley scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Kelley scores with a jab.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Kelley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Kelley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Kelley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kelley is able to avoid easily.
Kelley misses with a looping right.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson thuds his right hand into Kelley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kelley misses.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Kelley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Kelley saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Kelley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ferguson will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kelley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelley. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Kelley throws a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ferguson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
letting Kelley counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelley. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson tries to work over Kelley's front leg with a kick but Kelley checks it.
Kelley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelley scores with a hook.
Kelley tries to land a leg kick but Ferguson saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Kelley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelley down.
Kelley blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelley! But no joy.
Ferguson tries to clinch up
and Kelley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Kelley tries to land a body kick
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Kelley was not able to check.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kelley.
Ferguson swings for the body but Kelley moves out of range.
Kelley 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelley manages to avoid it.
Kelley feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kelley's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kelley looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kelley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelley.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kelley misses with a right hand
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Kelley's leg. Kelley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Kelley counters with an outside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kelley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kelley looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelley misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Kelley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelley! But no joy.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelley.
Ferguson takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelley.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Kelley sees coming a mile off.
Kelley throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Kelley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelley finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley scores with a head kick. Ferguson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelley looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelley is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Kelley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Kelley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelley lands a nice looking body kick.
Kelley misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson throws a solid leg kick but Kelley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Kelley slips the punch.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kelley.
Kelley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Ferguson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kelley looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and Kelley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liam Kelley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Ferguson blocks the low kick.
Kelley tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelley lands with a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Kelley works the jab nicely.
Kelley throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Kelley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Kelley off balance momentarily.
Kelley lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Kelley circles away.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelley is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelley.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelley checks it well.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a hook.
A jab from Kelley misses.
Kelley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelley.
Nice shot by Kelley.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Kelley motions for Ferguson to come forward. Kelley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the ropes and back into range.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley scores with a push kick.
Kelley feints and then cracks Ferguson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferguson down.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelley. Kelley obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelley misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Kelley's leg. Kelley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelley throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Donk. Ferguson catches Kelley right on the button with a cross.
Kelley motions for Ferguson to come forward. Kelley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson is looking to chop away at Kelley's legs.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley throws a head kick that Ferguson semi-blocks.
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelley checks a low kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelley can pounce on him.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Good standup being displayed there by Kelley as he connects with a hook.
Kelley lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferguson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kelley walks into a stiff left hand from Ferguson.
Kelley motions for Ferguson to come forward. Kelley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson lunges at Kelley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelley's hand.
Kelley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kelley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Liam Kelley just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good work by Ferguson as he checks the leg kick.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a head kick. Kelley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kelley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelley lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the ropes and back into range.
Kelley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Kelley. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelley. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferguson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Ferguson tries to break free but Kelley pushes him back against the ropes.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Kelley is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Kelley into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kelley.
Kelley stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Still in the clinch, Kelley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Nice elbow from Ferguson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Ferguson is working Kelley over against the ropes.
Ferguson gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kelley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Kelley lands.
Ferguson stuns Kelley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Ferguson blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Kelley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Kelley.
Ferguson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kelley avoided it.
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelley connects with a crisp jab.
Kelley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Kelley is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
Kelley scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferguson takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Kelley throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelley misses with a body shot
and Ferguson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Kelley.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelley misses with a left hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelley. That did some damage!
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kelley misses with a double jab.
Kelley misses with a looping left.
Kelley misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson had his way with Liam Kelley in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferguson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kelley if he has to take too many more of those.
Kelley throws a good cross that connects.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kelley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferguson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelley scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson lands a jab to Kelley's midsection.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Kelley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley blocks a jab.
Donk. Ferguson catches Kelley right on the button with a cross.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kelley blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kelley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelley looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Kelley throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Kelley misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferguson.
Kelley throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily.
Quincey Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Kelley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Kelley moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Kelley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelley misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelley thinking.
Kelley moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
letting Kelley counter with a right hand.
Kelley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferguson throws a low kick but Kelley avoids it.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kelley.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it well.
Kelley lands with a straight right. Ferguson didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kelley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Kelley.
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!
Ferguson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kelley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kelley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Nice body punch from Kelley - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kelley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
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 Quincey Ferguson.
I think Kelley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
After the fight, Liam Kelley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Bad ll cool j. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Bee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion throws an off balance right hand
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rico Scorpion has been cut.
Bee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scorpion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
A short body shot lands from Bee as the two fighters clinch.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee is leaning against Scorpion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scorpion looks winded!
Bee lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion is rocked!
Bee pushes Scorpion against the ropes. Bee is working some dirty boxing. Bee pushes off with a quick right hook! Scorpion goes down! Scorpion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Bee!
Killer Bee retains his heavyweight title!
Killer Bee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah McAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McAdoo throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAdoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McAdoo clinches up against the ropes.
McAdoo misses with a body punch.
McAdoo presses Little against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Little is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAdoo is defending well for now.
McAdoo tries to throw a body punch but Little avoids it by throwing McAdoo back against the ropes.
McAdoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Little 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.
Little has McAdoo pressed against the ropes, preventing McAdoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McAdoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McAdoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Little in his tracks.
McAdoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Little, pushing him back against the ropes.
Little goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAdoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Little throws a punch but it's blocked by McAdoo.
Little with a knee to the head.
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAdoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McAdoo misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
McAdoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Little up against the ropes.
McAdoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McAdoo.
Little lands a shoulder strike.
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McAdoo misses with a right hand
and Little counters with a left to the body.
McAdoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McAdoo throws a right hand that misses
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAdoo stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McAdoo slips a straight right by Little.
A nice side step and McAdoo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McAdoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Little misses with a looping right.
Omar Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAdoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little needs to keep his hands up - McAdoo had a free shot at his head there.
McAdoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Little takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Little pivots, looking for a leg kick but McAdoo is out of range and Little settles back down.
McAdoo throws a body shot but no joy.
McAdoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Little throws a chopping leg kick but McAdoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McAdoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Little counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAdoo misses with a body shot.
McAdoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Little avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Little.
McAdoo throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Little tries to move into range but McAdoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from McAdoo misses.
McAdoo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McAdoo misses with a body shot.
McAdoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Little takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAdoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Little misses with a hook. McAdoo ducked under it nicely.
McAdoo's coach down at Devils Den New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McAdoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as McAdoo blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
McAdoo moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Little breaks from the clinch.
Little moves away from the strike by McAdoo.
McAdoo slips a jab from Little.
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
McAdoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little manages to avoid it.
Little looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McAdoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McAdoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Little paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAdoo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Little had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McAdoo fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah McAdoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McAdoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Little on the side of the head.
McAdoo misses with a two punch combination.
McAdoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAdoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAdoo. McAdoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McAdoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McAdoo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAdoo swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McAdoo throws out a counter right but Little avoids it with no problem.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo misses with a looping left.
Little looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Little slips a straight right by McAdoo.
Noah McAdoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by McAdoo.
McAdoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
McAdoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Little throws a body kick that misses
and McAdoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAdoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Good shot there by McAdoo.
McAdoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McAdoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Little pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAdoo! But no joy.
Little lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a sloppy head kick and McAdoo moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little throws an overhand right that lands on McAdoo's shoulder, as McAdoo tries to avoid the shot.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little misses with a straight right.
McAdoo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McAdoo lands a body shot.
McAdoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McAdoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Little. Little obviously looking to wear him down.
McAdoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAdoo cracks Little with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Little.
McAdoo stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Little takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAdoo throws a sloppy body shot
letting Little counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
McAdoo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance.
Little throws the left hand but McAdoo avoids the punch easily.
McAdoo swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
McAdoo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McAdoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Little counters with a slapping leg kick.
McAdoo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Little momentarily.
Little blocks a jab.
Little is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAdoo.
McAdoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Little circles away.
McAdoo connects with a body shot.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Little ducks under a wild hook from McAdoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McAdoo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Little.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McAdoo avoids a kick to the body.
McAdoo is trying to counter with his kicks.
McAdoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Little.
McAdoo fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdoo shoots in looking for a takedown but Little manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McAdoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Omar Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah McAdoo.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAdoo.
Little finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah McAdoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McAdoo slips a straight right by Little.
McAdoo misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
McAdoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Little slips a straight right by McAdoo.
Little takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McAdoo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Little on his heels. He'll look to pass Little's guard now, I'm sure.
Little trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Little is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McAdoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
McAdoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little misses with an attempted mid kick.
McAdoo checks a leg kick.
McAdoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McAdoo connects with a jab.
McAdoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAdoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Little looks for the body kick but McAdoo saw that one coming.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
Little seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAdoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McAdoo is looking to take a break and control but Little is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McAdoo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Little's legs.
Little tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McAdoo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Little is trying to improve his position.
McAdoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Little is not content to let McAdoo control the position.
Little is looking for a sweep.
McAdoo trying to control the position but Little is working away.
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.
Little gets back to half guard.
Little is looking to improve his position.
Little holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Little is looking to improve his position.
Little won't allow McAdoo to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little trying to control here.
McAdoo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah McAdoo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdoo. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAdoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Little half committed to a counter leg kick.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Little takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McAdoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAdoo.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McAdoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Little but Little pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Little uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAdoo.
Little throws a quick counter kick to the body but McAdoo avoids it.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little tries to work over McAdoo's front leg with a kick but McAdoo checks it.
A nice combination there by McAdoo.
Little throws a leg kick which misses McAdoo's front leg but catches the back leg as McAdoo tries to avoid it.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAdoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAdoo swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
Little lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Little throws out a powerful jab.
McAdoo misses with a straight left.
McAdoo digs a good hook to Little's body.
McAdoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Little tries to move into range but McAdoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Little uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAdoo.
Little swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little throws a leg kick but McAdoo moved away.
McAdoo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McAdoo lands with a straight right. Little didn't see that one coming.
Little looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but McAdoo is just out of range.
A jab from McAdoo finds it's way through Little's defenses.
McAdoo lands a right hook to the body.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Little takes one to the chin there.
Little gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Little throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McAdoo cracks Little with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Little.
Little avoids the body shot from McAdoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAdoo cracks a nice hook into Little's ribs.
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
Little fires out a quick counter leg kick but McAdoo just manages to avoid it.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAdoo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Little.
McAdoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Little.
McAdoo blocks the body kick.
McAdoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAdoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McAdoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Little is just out of range.
Little moves into range and connects with a jab.
McAdoo misses with a left hand
and Little counters with a low kick, right behind McAdoo 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Little on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McAdoo scores with a jab.
Little tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McAdoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Little avoids the body shot from McAdoo.
McAdoo takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Little - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McAdoo. That did some damage!
McAdoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Little off the ropes and back into range.
Little motions for McAdoo to come forward. Little throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McAdoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McAdoo moves out of range of the body kick.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Little counters with an outside leg kick.
Little scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah McAdoo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McAdoo takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
Little throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McAdoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a good low kick that McAdoo was not able to check.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Little throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo misses with a body shot.
McAdoo throws a big shot that misses.
McAdoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Little counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McAdoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Little.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo checks a low kick from Little.
Little takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Little uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAdoo.
Little swats away the attempt to clinch by McAdoo.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAdoo cracks a nice hook into Little's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Little.
Little thumps McAdoo with a low kick.
McAdoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Little moves out of range.
Little misses with a hook
and McAdoo counters with a left to the body.
McAdoo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McAdoo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Little manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McAdoo takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
McAdoo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
McAdoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
McAdoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Little rather than just go for the knockout.
McAdoo missing with a left hand there. Little was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McAdoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McAdoo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Little manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Little looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McAdoo throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little looks for the body kick but McAdoo saw that one coming.
McAdoo misses the shot to the body.
Little throwing a counter right hand but McAdoo manages to avoid it.
Little avoids the body shot from McAdoo.
McAdoo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.
McAdoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Little dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McAdoo. That did some damage!
Little keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the body from McAdoo misses
and Little counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McAdoo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McAdoo wants to take a breather but Little is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Little is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAdoo is looking to take a break and control but Little is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Little.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omar Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little looking for a guillotine here but McAdoo defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah McAdoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McAdoo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah McAdoo!
After winning the bout, Noah McAdoo 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kick Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the ropes.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
Malenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Malenko.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Boxer has double underhooks.
A short right from Boxer on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malenko or not.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes.
Malenko scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Boxer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malenko is keeping busy.
Malenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer lands a head kick. Malenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malenko moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malenko jabs at Boxer's body.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko goes for a double leg but Boxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Boxer continues to drive forward.
Malenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxer to score with a decent uppercut.
Malenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer scores with a sloppy right hand. Malenko should have avoided that one.
Malenko moves out of range of the body kick from Boxer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Malenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Malenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boxer quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malenko is keen to just control but Boxer is a slippery customer.
Malenko wants to free his trapped foot but Boxer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malenko is working for a kimura but Boxer is defending it quite comfortably.
Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boxer wants to get back to full guard.
Malenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boxer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Malenko moved out of range nicely.
Malenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Boxer circles away easily
and Boxer counters with a nice leg kick.
Boxer moves into the clinch.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer tries to work over Malenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Boxer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko misses with some punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the ropes.
Malenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boxer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko working for the choke.
Malenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Malenko is hanging on to Boxer's back as he tries to escape.
Malenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boxer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boxer for a finish.
Boxer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malenko.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boxer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Malenko.
Malenko keeps control of the position easily here as Boxer tries to buck him off.
Boxer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Malenko gets his way!
Malenko tries to keep control of the position but Boxer is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malenko controls the action.
Malenko is not going to allow Boxer to sit and survive in this position.
Malenko trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malenko working for the choke.
Boxer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Malenko.
Boxer showing good submission defense here.
Malenko tries to get the hooks in deep but Boxer pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer trying to control the action but Malenko just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Malenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malenko lands with a cross.
Malenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Malenko wants to clinch but Boxer slips to the side
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Malenko counters with a left to the body.
Boxer moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer works on Malenko's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Malenko.
Malenko lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Malenko's ribcage. Malenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Nice body punch from Malenko.
Malenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Malenko fails to land.
Boxer is pressed up against the ropes. Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxer down to the mat. Boxer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malenko misses with a two punch combination.
Malenko connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.
Boxer digs a good hook to Malenko's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Malenko misses with a jab to the body
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malenko has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Malenko is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxer lands a body punch.
Malenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Malenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Boxer tenderised Malenko's leg. Malenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a combination
and Boxer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malenko's knee momentarily.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Malenko throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Malenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer lands with a straight right. Malenko didn't see that one coming.
Malenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boxer.
The fighters circling - Malenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks for the body kick but Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Boxer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boxer digs a good hook to Malenko's body.
Crunch! Boxer slams his shin into Malenko's torso.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Malenko tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxer delivers a nice body kick.
Malenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malenko feints the counter takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. Malenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malenko takes one to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
Boxer has closed the distance and engaged Malenko in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Boxer.
Kick Boxer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer wants to stall.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Malenko.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko misses with some punches.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Boxer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Boxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malenko looking for a takedown.
Malenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
Malenko wants to break free but Boxer has control.
Malenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko tries to stall but Boxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy.
Malenko trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that second round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malenko tries to clinch but Boxer moves away
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
Malenko avoids the body shot from Boxer.
A countering left hand to the body from Malenko misses.
Boxer moves to clinch but Malenko breaks away
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Malenko is just out of range.
Malenko with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a jab when Malenko was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Malenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Malenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malenko in his tracks.
Boxer lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Malenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malenko manages to circle out of the way.
Malenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxer wants to clinch but Malenko slips to the side
and Malenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a left hand
and Boxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer stops a takedown attempt from Malenko.
Malenko looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Malenko goes for a takedown attempt but Boxer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Malenko scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Malenko.
Boxer clinches with his opponent.
Malenko throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer cracks Malenko with a nice body shot.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Malenko.
Malenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Malenko manages to end up in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy.
Boxer tries to improve position but can't.
Malenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boxer, who protects the arm well.
Malenko is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malenko controls the position from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Malenko wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ray Malenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's six 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.
Boxer is looking to reverse the position.
Malenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to control Malenko's posture but Malenko avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malenko can do to turn this around?
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boxer scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malenko checks a leg kick.
Malenko throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Boxer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
Boxer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko avoids the body shot from Boxer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malenko, as that shot connected.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Malenko keeps it at a distance.
Boxer has managed to clinch.
Malenko avoids the elbow strike from Boxer, against the ropes.
Malenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
Malenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Malenko blocks the elbow strike.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Malenko.
Malenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Malenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malenko's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kick Boxer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malenko clinches.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxer.
Malenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxer is defending well.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malenko's defenses.
It looks like Ray Malenko has been cut.
Malenko cracks Boxer with a nice body shot.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Malenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Boxer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boxer gets tackled into the ropes by Malenko. Malenko maintains the clinch.
Malenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Malenko blocks an elbow strike from Boxer.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko is trying to break free.
Boxer digs a right hand into Malenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenko's gas tank.
Malenko has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Malenko has Boxer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Boxer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
Malenko working hard to break the clinch.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Malenko controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Malenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boxer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Malenko controls his hands.
Malenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Malenko misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer stalling in the clinch but Malenko improves position.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko has Boxer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Boxer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxer is keeping busy.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Malenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Boxer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Malenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Malenko into the ropes.
Malenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boxer has him pressed against the ropes.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko avoids the elbow strike from Boxer, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
A head punch on the inside from Malenko fails to land.
Malenko blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Malenko in his tracks for a moment.
Malenko is trying to trip Boxer. He has hold of a leg but Boxer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Malenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boxer keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
Malenko trying to move into half guard but instead Boxer has managed to sweep!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boxer stopping the sweep attempt from Malenko.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boxer controlling from the top position.
Boxer preventing the sweep.
Malenko controls Boxer momentarily but Boxer frees himself.
Boxer preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Malenko.
Malenko throws a right and a left that Boxer avoids nicely.
Malenko is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxer misses with a double jab
letting Malenko counter with a right hand.
Malenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Malenko moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Malenko blocks a jab.
Boxer thuds his right hand into Malenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Malenko is thwarting Boxer's attempts to control the position.
Malenko stalling.
Malenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boxer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malenko trying to mount his opponent but Boxer defends it.
Malenko is trying to control. Boxer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boxer cracks Malenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Malenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Malenko's head but Malenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Malenko.
A jab from Boxer misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
and Malenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Malenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crunch! Boxer slams his shin into Malenko's torso.
Boxer leaves Malenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boxer lands a two punch combo.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Malenko checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko walks into a jab.
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxer leaves Malenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malenko at a distance.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
Malenko throws a series of punches but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boxer to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Malenko does no damage.
Boxer clinches up with Malenko and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Malenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko is trying to drag Boxer to the mat but Boxer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Malenko digs a right hand underneath Boxer's ribcage. Boxer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Malenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boxer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boxer.
Malenko scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Malenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boxer regains guard.
Malenko looking to pass the guard.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Boxer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxer, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Boxer slips the punch.
Boxer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer lands with a nice body punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Malenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malenko scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Boxer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt - Boxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malenko counters with a single leg into guard. Boxer didn't expect that.
Malenko wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
Boxer keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
Malenko passes Boxer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malenko controlling from the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malenko lands with a nice combination. Boxer backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Kick Boxer has been cut.
Malenko closes the distance and clinches.
Malenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer lands a leg kick that knocks Malenko off balance momentarily.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Malenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Kick Boxer.
I think Boxer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kick Boxer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Turner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
Barakat misses with a hook.
Barakat lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Barakat tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Barakat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Barakat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Turner flicks out a counter leg kick but Barakat steps away.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner's coach down at Aaron's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barakat moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Barakat walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
Jab by Turner.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barakat - that will leave a mark!
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Barakat 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!
Barakat throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Barakat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Barakat as he connects with a hook.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner digs a good hook to Barakat's body.
Barakat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Barakat 's knee.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Turner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Turner throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat slips a straight right by Turner.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Barakat counters with a solid body kick.
Barakat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barakat.
Turner jabs Barakat right on the nose. Barakat blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barakat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barakat checks a leg kick.
Barakat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barakat slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner works Barakat's body with a nice hook.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Barakat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barakat!
Barakat misses with a leg kick
and Turner counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Barakat!
Barakat is rocked!
Barakat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barakat tries to get out of the position.
Barakat is breathing heavily.
Turner prevents Barakat from improving his position.
Oh Barakat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barakat quite badly. Barakat pulls Turner in close trying to recover. Turner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barakat on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barakat doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Turner! Bobby Turner retains his super heavyweight title!
Bobby Turner 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Tyraanicao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyraanicao.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards with a nice cross.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Tyraanicao shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyraanicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Tyraanicao scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
Edwards misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao lands with an overhand left.
Tyraanicao lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Tyraanicao had a free shot at his head there.
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyraanicao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lands a jab.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyraanicao on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyraanicao's guard now, I'm sure.
Tyraanicao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyraanicao is retaining full guard.
Tyraanicao trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards works over Tyraanicao with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyraanicao has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Tyraanicao is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyraanicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards stands up over Tyraanicao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyraanicao holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Tyraanicao is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyraanicao in his tracks.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edwards throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
A big left from Edwards misses.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao cracks Edwards with a good jab.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
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!
Tyraanicao misses with a looping right.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Tyraanicao's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
It seemed like Tyraanicao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyraanicao to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyraanicao is just out of range.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao defends it nicely.
Tyraanicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Tyraanicao as Edwards shoots in.
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Tyraanicao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyraanicao.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edwards drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyraanicao misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyraanicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tyraanicao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyraanicao counters with an inside leg kick.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards catches Tyraanicao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook. Tyraanicao ducked under it nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyraanicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Tyraanicao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Tyraanicao with an uppercut!
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyraanicao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Edwards's shoulder, as Edwards tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao with a hook.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao misses with the combination.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping right.
Tyraanicao throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwards swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyraanicao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Tyraanicao lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards tries to move into range but Tyraanicao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Tyraanicao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyraanicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edwards scrambles back to his feet.
Edwards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edwards looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Edwards throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
Tyraanicao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyraanicao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyraanicao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyraanicao counters with a head kick that drops Edwards to the mat! Edwards scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Tyraanicao's body. Tyraanicao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Edwards! Tyraanicao dives in looking to finish! Edwards is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao! Bostar Tyraanicao retains his featherweight title!
Bostar Tyraanicao took some time post fight to say the following; 'Line em up, an I'll fuck em up man! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the ring accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cinderella Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vit Tu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Nice cross by Tu.
Steele is rocked!
Tu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Steele! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vit Tu made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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RATING
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