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CEC 441 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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194 cm
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216 lbs
27 - 19 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mortimer Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Djurdjevic unleashes a big counter combination but Munson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munson blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic slips a jab from Munson.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Djurdjevic throws a shot from downtown. Munson moves away and avoids it.
Munson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
Munson wants to free his trapped foot but Djurdjevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Djurdjevic punching from the bottom.
Djurdjevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson working the head and body with strikes.
Munson is stalling here. Djurdjevic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Munson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Djurdjevic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Djurdjevic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Djurdjevic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Munson is trying to control Djurdjevic's posture but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Munson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munson is looking to regain half guard here but Djurdjevic keeps moving and retains side control.
Munson is trying to control Djurdjevic's posture but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Munson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Djurdjevic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic is taking a breather. Munson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Munson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Djurdjevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Djurdjevic throwing shots but Munson is blocking nicely.
Munson wants to control but Djurdjevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Djurdjevic thows a huge punch but Munson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to roll over but Djurdjevic keeps him under control.
Djurdjevic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Djurdjevic connects with a nice short shot to Munson's temple.
Munson tries to get to full guard but Djurdjevic has control of the leg.
Munson keeping control of the position.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Djurdjevic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munson manages to get to full guard.
Djurdjevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Munson controlling Djurdjevic's posture.
Munson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Djurdjevic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Djurdjevic throwing strikes from guard but Munson blocks nicely.
Djurdjevic throws an elbow that misses. Munson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Djurdjevic's guard. Nice move by Munson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djurdjevic keeping moving, preventing Munson from controlling successfully.
Djurdjevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adis Djurdjevic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
We've been hearing that Munson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munson trying to control the action but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic trying to hold on to Munson's head to control him but Munson postures up.
Munson working Djurdjevic over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic is trying to control but can't.
Munson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djurdjevic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Djurdjevic is looking for a sweep. Munson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djurdjevic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic missing with punches from the bottom.
Djurdjevic is looking to improve his position.
Munson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Djurdjevic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munson looking to finish Djurdjevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Djurdjevic!
Djurdjevic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Djurdjevic is squirming around, avoiding Munson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Djurdjevic is working to get back to half guard.
Djurdjevic wants to control but Munson is having none of it.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djurdjevic can do to turn this around?
Munson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Djurdjevic looks a forlorn figure.
Djurdjevic is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Munson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Djurdjevic can't escape the position.
Munson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Djurdjevic is on top in guard.
Munson working a defensive guard here.
Munson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Djurdjevic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Djurdjevic throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Munson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Djurdjevic lands a couple of elbows.
Mortimer Munson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Djurdjevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Djurdjevic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djurdjevic is chipping away with strikes.
Munson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mortimer Munson dominated that second round.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Djurdjevic misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munson, as that shot connected.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munson misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munson scores with a shot to the body.
Munson moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
Munson throwing a counter right hand but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Djurdjevic's waist but Djurdjevic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munson off to one side.
Djurdjevic throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely.
Munson's corner calls for a 1-2. Munson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson cracks the inside of Djurdjevic's front leg.
Djurdjevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Munson.
It looked like Munson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Djurdjevic.
Munson darts in looking for a takedown but Djurdjevic gets double underhooks and turns Munson into the cage.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson throws a chopping leg kick but Djurdjevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson staying out of range there.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Munson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Munson.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab.
Djurdjevic scores with a punch to the head.
Munson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Djurdjevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson throws the left hand but Djurdjevic avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Djurdjevic. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Djurdjevic misses.
Djurdjevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Munson backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Munson scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
Munson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDjurdjevic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mortimer Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Munson with that takedown attempt.
Djurdjevic is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Djurdjevic does no damage.
Munson gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munson connects with a nice short shot to Djurdjevic's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to take a breather but Djurdjevic is having none of it.
Munson is nestled in close to Djurdjevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Djurdjevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Djurdjevic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munson landing some decent shots from guard.
Munson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Djurdjevic is keeping the position for now.
Djurdjevic controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Djurdjevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Munson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munson is keen to just control but Djurdjevic is a slippery customer.
Munson working Djurdjevic over with strikes.
Djurdjevic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Djurdjevic is staying active underneath Munson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Munson.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
Munson prevents Djurdjevic from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adis Djurdjevic.
I think Djurdjevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
Adis Djurdjevic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes into the arena with O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei blaring out of the sound system. Hayes has chosen Flight of Icarus as his entrance music. 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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225 lbs
31 - 16 - 1 |
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215 lbs
36 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Khalid Hayes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Hayes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Nice uppercut lands for Hayes. That snapped Frost's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayes.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a body kick.
Khalid Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost connects with a high kick.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Frost.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Hayes avoids a kick to the body.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost checks a leg kick.
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Frost has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hayes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Frost takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hayes lands with a short shot to the head.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes misses with a takedown
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frost's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard.
Frost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frost has passed into side control.
Hayes is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayes.
Hayes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayes cracks Frost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hayes tries to clinch
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Hayes fails with the takedown
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost thows a body kick. Hayes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Frost.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frost.
Hayes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Frost 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.
Hayes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Hayes looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Olaf Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost stays in close to Hayes's body and controls the position.
Frost gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Hayes.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Hayes avoided it.
Nice jab there from Frost.
Frost lands a head kick!
Hayes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hayes just manages to avoid it.
Frost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hayes misses with a hook
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Hayes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Hayes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple.
Frost blocks a body shot from Hayes.
Hayes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Hayes tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hayes is keeping busy.
Hayes stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hayes's defenses.
Hayes leaning against his opponent.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hayes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hayes wants a takedown.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost blocks a body shot from Hayes.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Hayes can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Hayes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hayes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Hayes trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayes into the cage.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayes letting Frost take a breather here.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost lands an elbow just above Hayes 's eye.
It looks like Khalid Hayes has been cut.
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!
Hayes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hayes.
Hayes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Frost.
Hayes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hayes.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Hayes.
Frost letting Hayes take a breather here.
Hayes lands with a light punch inside.
Frost is stalling here.
Khalid Hayes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Hayes to work.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes misses with some punches.
Hayes looking to slow down the pace here.
Khalid Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
After the fight, Olaf Frost 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale has chosen Ain't No Sunshine- DMX as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jermaine Barksdale was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
208 lbs
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39
211 lbs
28 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jermaine Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.
Barksdale bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Daross! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Daross is rocked!
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Daross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Daross keeps moving.
Barksdale won't allow Daross to sweep him here.
Barksdale cracks Daross with a solid left hand.
Barksdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Daross covers up, he's hurt! Barksdale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barksdale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barksdale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Barksdale!
Jermaine Barksdale 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Black Label Society - Bleed for Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badger jabs at Price's body.
Badger checks a leg kick.
Badger feinted with a counter takedown.
Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Badger feints and then cracks Price's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Price down.
Price feints and then cracks Badger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Badger down.
Badger shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Badger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Price connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badger shoots in looking for a takedown but Price manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Badger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Price tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Price throws out a counter right but Badger avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
We've been informed that Price has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Badger.
Price checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Badger.
Price takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Badger blocks the leg kick.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Badger.
Badger lands a nice shot that snaps Price's head back.
Price scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
Badger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price tries to counter with a clinch but Badger shakes him off and moves away.
Badger throws a leg kick that misses.
Badger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Price.
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Badger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badger throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Badger lands a jab.
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Badger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Price takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Badger catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
Price avoids a kick to the body.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Badger throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price looks to land a body kick but Badger moved away.
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Price looks to land a right hand but Badger moved out of range.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Badger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Badger lands with an uppercut that bounces Price off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badger scores with a takedown into Price's guard.
Price pulls Badger in close to prevent any damage.
Badger tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price is pulling down on Badger's head. It's preventing any offense from Badger, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Badger dominated that round.
That's time! Badger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Price if he has to take too many more of those.
Badger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Price is trying to defend but Badger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Price trying to control but Badger postures up.
Badger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger drops an elbow to the side of Price's head.
Badger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Badger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Price flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Price is doing well to control the position and prevent Badger from advancing to side control.
Price is looking for a sweep. Badger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Price is staying active underneath Badger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Badger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Price is trying to maintain the position but Badger is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price slips a straight right by Badger.
Price lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Badger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price checks a leg kick nicely.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price moves out of range as Badger throws a body kick.
Badger looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Haywood Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
Badger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price cracks a nice hook into Badger's ribs.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
A jab from Badger misses.
A lazy left from Badger finds it's target.
Badger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Badger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price lands the left hand.
Price stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Badger's shoulder, as Badger tries to avoid the shot.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Badger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Badger misses with a body shot.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Price.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price throws a leg kick
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a two punch combo.
Price with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Badger to score with a decent uppercut.
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 Haywood Badger 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. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Badger.
Price flicks out a counter leg kick but Badger steps away.
Badger connects with a leg kick. Price looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Badger lands with a slapping head kick.
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Price is trying to counter with his kicks.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Price drops his hands momentarily and Badger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Price circles away.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Price wants it to stay on the feet.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Price looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price blocks the body kick.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badger tries to land a body kick
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Price lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badger looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Price on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Price lands with a straight right. Badger didn't see that one coming.
Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badger lands a slapping body shot.
Badger scoring well with a low kick there.
Badger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price counters with a left to the body.
Dan Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haywood Badger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price is trying to counter with his kicks.
That kick from Price tenderised Badger's leg. Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Badger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Badger.
Haywood Badger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Badger misses with a kick to the body
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badger is rocked!
Price misses with an uppercut. Badger saw that one coming.
Oh Badger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badger scores with a hook to the body. Price takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Badger seems to have got his legs back now.
Price closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Badger! Price dives in looking to finish! Badger 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 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Price!
Dan Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devil Jho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired. This should be fireworks!
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Devil Jho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Player looks to land a left hand but Jho moved out of range nicely.
Jho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jho throws the left hand but Player avoids the punch easily.
Jho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Player scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Jho.
A clash of legs there as Player blocks the low kick.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jho.
Jho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jho stuffs the takedown.
Jho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Player goes for a double leg but Jho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jho continues to drive forward.
Jho swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Player finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jho avoids the head kick by Player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
Jab, jab by Jho - just one landing.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jho.
A jab from Jho misses.
Player is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jho.
Jho throws a solid leg kick but Player takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jho.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player feints and then cracks Jho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jho down.
That kick from Player tenderised Jho's leg. Jho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player blocks a low kick nicely.
Jho throws out a leg kick but Player moves out of range and Jho only half commits.
Jho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jho throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Player.
Player avoids the body shot from Jho.
Jho throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters by clinching up.
Player wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Player working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Player working aggressively here.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
Player's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Jho blocks the low kick.
Player thuds his shin into the meat of Jho's side.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Jho slips the punch.
Player changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Player moves into the clinch.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Player's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jho lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Player creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Player.
Jho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Player pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Player is looking to counter the offense by Jho and move into the clinch.
Player misses with a head kick.
Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Player or perhaps it was just good defense by Jho, which made it look bad.
Player dives in for a single leg takedown but Jho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Player misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jho throws a good cross that connects.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Player finds it's target.
Jho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
As Jho tries to get set, Player tries to push him back and clinch up but Jho manages to avoid the attempt.
Jho shoots for a double leg takedown but Player sprawls well. He's pushed Jho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jho misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Player. That one must have hurt.
Player avoids a punch combination nicely.
Player lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jho scores with a jab. Player acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Player will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jho has time to react.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jho sprawls well. Jho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Player gets slowly back to his feet.
Jho throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player dodges the punch combination from Jho.
Jho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Player at a distance.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Jho slams his shin into Player's torso.
Jho connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player lands with a straight right. Jho didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Player 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.
Jho misses with a hook.
Player defending well as Jho loads up on a big left hand.
Player fails with the takedown.
Jho with the counter takedown but Player avoids it easily.
Player uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Jho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Player steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jho. That one must have hurt.
Player scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jho moves away from the strike by Player.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Player scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jho, not yet.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.
Jho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
Jho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Player uses it to pass to side control.
Player content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Player scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Player's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Player pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho actively working from the bottom here.
Jho wants to improve his position but Player is controlling well.
Player scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jho tries to roll over but Player keeps him under control.
Player is nestled in close to Jho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Player is stalling here. Jho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Player seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Player is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jho taking a break here but Player is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Player tries to roll over but Jho keeps him under control.
Player moves into full guard.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jho keeps Player at a distance using the push kick.
Jho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Players jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Player closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jho quickly recovers to half guard.
Jho wants to improve his position but Player is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player is trying to control. Jho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jho actively working from the bottom here.
Jho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Player is looking to take a break and control but Jho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Player is nestled in close to Jho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Player landing some decent shots from guard.
Jho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Player gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.
Player lands a couple of digs.
Player stands up over Jho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jho trying to keep a closed guard but Player is proving a slippery customer.
Jho working for a triangle but Player defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to control from the top but Jho keeps moving.
Player works over Jho with some ground and pound from guard.
Player stays in close to Jho's body and controls the position.
Player scoring with some ground and pound.
Player controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Player's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to pass the guard but Jho is keeping the position.
Player pushes down on Jho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Player lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Player lands strikes from half guard.
Player seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Player there.
Player wants to control but Jho is keeping him busy.
Jho is looking to improve his position.
Player working Jho over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jho looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Player.
Player seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Player is looking to take a break and control but Jho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jho tries to get to full guard but Player has control of the leg.
Player controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jho is pressing down on Player's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
After winning the bout, Gary Player 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borys Grabowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arni Jarnkarl's chin.
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34
146 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Jarnkarl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jarnkarl seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick and Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Jarnkarl defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Grabowski.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut
and Grabowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grabowski.
Jarnkarl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jarnkarl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Grabowski stalks Jarnkarl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jarnkarl's face. Jarnkarl staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabowski.
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!
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarnkarl lands a nice shot that snaps Grabowski's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grabowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl looks for the body kick but Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski unleashes a big counter combination but Jarnkarl bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Grabowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarnkarl misses the body punch
and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Grabowski misses
and Jarnkarl counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarnkarl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
Grabowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jarnkarl under the eye.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Grabowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarnkarl sizes up Grabowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grabowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarnkarl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jarnkarl lands with a kick to the temple. Grabowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarnkarl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarnkarl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabowski defending well as Jarnkarl loads up on a big left hand.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grabowski.
Jarnkarl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarnkarl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarnkarl slips under a jab.
Jarnkarl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Jarnkarl scores with the left hand. Grabowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Grabowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarnkarl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook.
Grabowski throws out a counter right but Jarnkarl avoids it with no problem.
Jarnkarl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabowski.
Jarnkarl pushes Grabowski away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Grabowski.
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grabowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Grabowski blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jarnkarl throws a wild body kick that Grabowski sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grabowski blocks a leg kick.
Arni Jarnkarl is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarnkarl moves away.
Grabowski misses with a two punch combination.
Grabowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jarnkarl throws a jab when Grabowski was well out of range.
Jarnkarl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Grabowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl throws a good cross that connects.
Jarnkarl takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
Jarnkarl throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarnkarl takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jarnkarl is rocked!
Jarnkarl throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Oh Jarnkarl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A leg kick checked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl seems to have got his legs back now.
Jarnkarl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jarnkarl throws a front kick that sends Grabowski stumbling back into the cage.
Jarnkarl slips a jab and a cross from Grabowski.
Jarnkarl lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Jarnkarl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grabowski doesn't seem phased though.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook.
Jarnkarl loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grabowski! But no joy.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarnkarl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarnkarl.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarnkarl.
Grabowski tries to land a leg kick but Jarnkarl saw it coming and moves away.
Grabowski avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Grabowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jarnkarl tries to land a front kick but Grabowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarnkarl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jarnkarl loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski throws a counter combo.
Grabowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Grabowski takes a swing at Jarnkarl's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grabowski's head.
Grabowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jarnkarl off the cage and back into range.
Jarnkarl throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
Grabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jarnkarl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Grabowski does it's job there.
Jarnkarl looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jarnkarl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grabowski checks it well.
Grabowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grabowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jarnkarl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grabowski avoids the head kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grabowski moves away.
Grabowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grabowski misses with a straight right.
Jarnkarl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grabowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jarnkarl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grabowski is able to avoid easily.
Grabowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Jarnkarl counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a wild body kick that Grabowski sees coming a mile off.
Jarnkarl lands a slapping body shot.
Jarnkarl throws a wild body kick that Grabowski sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Donk. Grabowski catches Jarnkarl right on the button with a cross.
Jarnkarl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabowski can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Grabowski.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarnkarl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy body shot
and Grabowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jarnkarl looks to land a left hand but Grabowski moved out of range nicely.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Grabowski checks it.
It seemed like Grabowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl scores with a nice strike.
Jarnkarl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grabowski wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to land a body kick
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarnkarl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarnkarl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grabowski digs a good hook to Jarnkarl's body.
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jarnkarl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grabowski connects with a crisp jab.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Grabowski coming out on top.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Jarnkarl backs off Grabowski throws a huge counter combo but Jarnkarl manages to avoid it all.
Jarnkarl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl blocks a jab.
Grabowski misses with a left hand
and Jarnkarl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grabowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it well.
Jarnkarl connects with a high kick.
Jarnkarl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a two punch combination.
Jarnkarl lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jarnkarl.
Grabowski lands with a nice body punch.
Jarnkarl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arni Jarnkarl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grabowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jarnkarl connects with a right hand. Grabowski shakes it off.
Donk. Jarnkarl catches Grabowski right on the button with a cross.
Jarnkarl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski thinks about the counter body kick.
Grabowski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jarnkarl to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Jarnkarl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarnkarl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grabowski's head.
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 Jarnkarl, right into the meat.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jarnkarl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Grabowski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jarnkarl! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Grabowski won't allow Jarnkarl to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarnkarl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borys Grabowski.
I think Jarnkarl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
An out of breath Arni Jarnkarl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Avicii - Broken Arrows blaring out of the sound system. Rain has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Boyko Kersikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Titan Rain's chin.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Rain avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Rain misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Rain lands a high kick!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Rain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Titan Rain has been cut.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rain there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Rain saw that one coming.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Rain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
Rain throws a big elbow that misses.
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rain throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rain being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Rain throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Rain tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Rain's knee but Rain avoids it well.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rain lands with a shot to the body.
Rain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Rain misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Rain.
Rain throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rain moves away.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Rain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Rain was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rain checks it well.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Rain lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Rain cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rain!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Rain is out of range.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rain takes one on the button.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Rain cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Rain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain with a nice cross.
Rain looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Rain.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titan Rain'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Rain slips under a jab.
Titan Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rain lands a jab-cross combination.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Rain backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Rain scores with a kick to the body.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
Rain scores with a spinning back kick!
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rain!
Kersikov is chipping away with strikes.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kersikov wants to control but Rain is keeping him busy.
Kersikov lands an elbow.
Rain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov prevents Rain from improving his position.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov winds up and cracks Rain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rain is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Rain looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control!
Kersikov scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kersikov prevents Rain from improving his position.
Rain trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is looking to stall here but Rain recovers full guard.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Rain.
I've got Rain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!
As Titan Rain got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Regarding my last fight, look at that 5th round. THERE IS NO WAY that round can be 10-8 for the opponent. NO FUCKING WAY. I won that round, what a screwjob.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Alvaro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor avoids the body shot from Alvaro.
Alvaro moves out of range as Harbor strikes.
Harbor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harbor throws out the jab.
Harbor fails to land with a series of punches.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
James Harbor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro throws a hook to the side of Harbor's head but Harbor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harbor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Harbor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harbor throws a shot from downtown. Alvaro moves away and avoids it.
Alvaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvaro.
Alvaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor throws the left hand but Alvaro avoids the punch easily.
Alvaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harbor.
Alvaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harbor manages to avoid it.
Alvaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harbor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harbor misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Harbor. That snapped Alvaro's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvaro. That snapped Harbor's head back.
Harbor throws a jab when Alvaro was well out of range.
Alvaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Harbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harbor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvaro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvaro throws an overhand right that lands on Harbor's shoulder, as Harbor tries to avoid the shot.
Harbor scores with a jab. Alvaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvaro lands a really nice looking cross but Harbor seems unphased.
Alvaro misses with a wild body shot.
Harbor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Harbor misses.
Alvaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Alvaro closes the distance and clinches.
Harbor tries a body shot but Alvaro blocks it.
Harbor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harbor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harbor's elbow.
Alvaro tries to work over Harbor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvaro tries a body shot but Harbor blocks it.
Alvaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harbor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harbor is trying to break free.
Harbor leaning against his opponent.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvaro working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvaro.
Alvaro can't find room to land a body shot as Harbor controls the action.
Harbor tries to break the clinch but Alvaro is controlling the position.
Alvaro breaks from the clinch.
Harbor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor misses with a left hand
and Alvaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvaro moves away from the strike by Harbor.
Jose Alvaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbor throws a hook to the side of Alvaro's head but Alvaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harbor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harbor takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Harbor finds it's target.
Harbor keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvaro tests Harbor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvaro catches Harbor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvaro.
Harbor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Alvaro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harbor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alvaro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alvaro trying his best to control but Harbor has mounted him.
We've been hearing that Harbor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alvaro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harbor wants to control the pace but Alvaro is squirming around nicely.
Alvaro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harbor misses with a head shot.
Alvaro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harbor with the ground and pound from mount.
Harbor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alvaro?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvaro is bucking up trying to escape but Harbor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor unloads with some shots from mount but Alvaro bucks and avoids them well.
Alvaro wants to hold on but Harbor pushes him away.
Alvaro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harbor.
Harbor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harbor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Harbor looking to control but Alvaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvaro blocking the ground and pound.
Harbor looking to ground and pound but Alvaro is blocking nicely.
Harbor unloads with some shots from mount but Alvaro bucks and avoids them well.
Harbor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Harbor cracks Alvaro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harbor working Alvaro over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor looking to control but Alvaro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvaro tries to hold on but Harbor pushes him away.
Harbor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor looking to control and managing it successfully.
James Harbor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harbor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Alvaro wants to control but Harbor is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harbor tries to control but Alvaro wriggling away.
Alvaro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harbor working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor misses with a head shot.
Harbor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor wants to control the pace but Alvaro is squirming around nicely.
Harbor looking to finish Alvaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alvaro!
Harbor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harbor wants to control the pace but Alvaro is squirming around nicely.
Alvaro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harbor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Harbor landing shots from mount.
Alvaro regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harbor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
Alvaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Alvaro drops his hands momentarily and Harbor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvaro slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvaro.
Alvaro wants to clinch but Harbor slips to the side
and Harbor counters with a takedown into side control.
Alvaro is trying to control Harbor's posture but Harbor avoids it.
Harbor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harbor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvaro is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harbor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Harbor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvaro can do to turn this around?
Harbor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harbor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harbor tries to score with some ground and pound. Alvaro controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harbor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harbor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor happy to just control the position for now.
Harbor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvaro dodges the ground and pound from Harbor.
Alvaro is letting Harbor control him for a moment.
Alvaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harbor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harbor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harbor looks to land a strike but Alvaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Harbor postures up in Alvaro's guard and throws a big left but Alvaro blocks it.
Alvaro keeping moving, preventing Harbor from controlling successfully.
Alvaro seems keen to control Harbor's posture.
Let's hope that Alvaro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harbor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbor digs a good body shot into Alvaro's ribs.
Alvaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvaro misses with a body punch
enabling Harbor to counter with a crisp jab.
Harbor stalks Alvaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvaro's face. Alvaro staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Alvaro finds it's way through Harbor's defenses.
Harbor throws an overhand right that lands on Alvaro's shoulder, as Alvaro tries to avoid the shot.
Alvaro misses with a wild body shot.
Harbor connects with a right hand. Alvaro shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Alvaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvaro misses with a shot to the body
and Harbor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Harbor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harbor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Harbor!
James Harbor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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141 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
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145 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon scores with a spinning back kick!
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
Tallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tallon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov misses with a low kick.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Panikov.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Tallon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tallon misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon is looking to wear down Panikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tallon lands a front kick.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Nice cross by Tallon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
Tallon is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Tallon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tallon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panikov has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Tallon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tallon moves out of range as Panikov throws a body kick.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
As Panikov tries to get set, Tallon tries to push him back and clinch up but Panikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Tallon tries to move into range but Panikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tallon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
Tallon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Tallon knows he should have avoided that one.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panikov. That's going to slow Tallon down.
Panikov misses the jab.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tallon slips a jab from Panikov.
Decent striking displayed by Tallon there.
Tallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tallon punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon moves into range and clinches up with Panikov.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands a body shot.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Panikov avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tallon gets an underhook and turns Panikov into the cage.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Panikov.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Panikov throws a hook but Tallon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sean Tallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Panikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tallon catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov 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.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily.
Panikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tallon in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tallon closes the distance and clinches.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A short left from Panikov.
Panikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon lands a body punch.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tallon blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Panikov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Panikov.
Tallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tallon lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Panikov is trying to force a seperation but Tallon has the dominant position.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Panikov tries to stall but Tallon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Panikov checks it.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tallon clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Tallon.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tallon.
Tallon throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Panikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Panikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tallon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tallon forces Panikov back against the cage and clinches.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon stalling against the cage.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panikov's efforts to push away.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Panikov shrugs it off though.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Tallon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tallon as Panikov tries to tie him up.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
Tallon works on Panikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Panikov.
Panikov blocking some punches.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
Panikov is trying to push Tallon away but Tallon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panikov.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov pushes Tallon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panikov lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov stalling the fight.
Panikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panikov can do to turn this around?
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panikov.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Panikov.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon has Panikov pressed against the cage, preventing Panikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov misses with some punches.
Panikov scores with a shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Panikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Panikov lands a left hand.
Tallon misses with the head strike.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov stalling.
Tallon digs a right hand underneath Panikov's ribcage. Panikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tallon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tallon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
A shot in the inside from Tallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tallon 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.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tallon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panikov.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tallon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Tallon cracks Panikov with a good jab.
A lazy left from Tallon finds it's target.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
Panikov misses with a wild combination.
Tallon staying out of range there.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Panikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Panikov.
Tallon lands a jab.
Tallon is looking to clinch.
Panikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tallon takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon moves out of range of the leg kick from Panikov.
Tallon throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tallon.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Panikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Panikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tallon swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panikov doesn't seem phased though.
Tallon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Tallon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tallon throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tallon.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tallon.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tallon slips under a jab from Panikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tallon steps away.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Panikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tallon. Tallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Panikov, right into the meat.
Tallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Panikov jabs at Tallon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tallon.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick
and Tallon counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon tries to work over Panikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panikov's elbow.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov breaks the clinch.
Tallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon had his way with Sergey Panikov in that round.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Panikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tallon at a distance.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tallon. That's going to slow Panikov down.
Tallon is looking to clinch but Panikov is avoiding it.
Tallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tallon tries to clinch but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
Panikov punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov cracks the inside of Tallon's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tallon.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Tallon is out of range.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Tallon checks it.
Tallon rushes Panikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tallon lands a right hand.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Panikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tallon presses Panikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Tallon can't find room to land a body shot as Panikov controls the action.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panikov.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Panikov has had enough of the clinch but Tallon keeps him there for the moment.
Tallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tallon - that landed with a thud.
Panikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Panikov working hard to break the clinch.
Tallon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon lands an uppercut.
Panikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Panikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panikov misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Panikov blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Panikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallon has double underhooks.
Panikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Panikov digs a right hand underneath Tallon's ribcage. Tallon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tallon.
Panikov taking a breather.
Panikov working aggressively here.
Tallon misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Panikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon has a couple of punches blocked by Panikov.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Panikov backwards.
A hook to the body from Panikov.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Panikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov blocking some punches.
A short right from Panikov.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Panikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Tallon ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov lands a jab to Tallon's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
Well Tallon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
Sean Tallon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sergey Panikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jeeves and Wooster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
194 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Munalukko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munalukko scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd tries a low kick but Munalukko avoids it.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Munalukko moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Munalukko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd feints and then cracks Munalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munalukko down.
Munalukko slips a jab from Todd.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Munalukko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Munalukko checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Munalukko throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Munalukko swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Munalukko. That snapped Todd's head back.
Munalukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd misses with a low kick as Munalukko jumps back.
Munalukko is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot by Todd.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munalukko in his tracks.
Munalukko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munalukko scores with a body shot.
Munalukko wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Munalukko throws a head kick that misses.
Munalukko punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd misses with a hook
and Munalukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Munalukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Munalukko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munalukko's head.
Munalukko digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munalukko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munalukko's sensitive parts.
Todd keeps Munalukko at a distance using the push kick.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munalukko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todd misses the jab.
Munalukko walks into a left hand.
Munalukko tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Munalukko's ribs.
Munalukko doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
A shot to the body from Munalukko misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Munalukko was not able to check.
Nice body kick from Munalukko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Munalukko with an uppercut!
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Munalukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munalukko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a three punch combo that has Munalukko backing up. Munalukko nods at Todd to acknowledge the strikes.
Munalukko misses with a low kick.
Munalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Munalukko checks a leg kick.
Munalukko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munalukko scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Munalukko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd throws out a counter right but Munalukko avoids it with no problem.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Munalukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munalukko throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munalukko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Munalukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munalukko clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Munalukko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munalukko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munalukko if he has to take too many more of those.
Munalukko lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Munalukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munalukko blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Munalukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Munalukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munalukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munalukko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd cracks the inside of Munalukko's front leg.
Todd pushes Munalukko away with a front kick.
Munalukko connects with a solid leg kick.
Munalukko slips a straight right by Todd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Munalukko steps away.
Nice shot by Todd.
Munalukko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munalukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munalukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Munalukko should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd cracks Munalukko with a good jab.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Munalukko off the cage and back into range.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko lands a slapping body shot.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Munalukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munalukko blocks the body kick.
Munalukko throws a right hand that misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Munalukko scores with a decent looking hook.
Munalukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Munalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munalukko misses with a straight left.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a hook but Munalukko avoids it easily.
Munalukko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munalukko looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munalukko's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Munalukko shrugs it off though.
Munalukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Munalukko with a body shot.
Munalukko tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Munalukko motions for Todd to come forward. Munalukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd scores with a jab. Munalukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munalukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munalukko.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munalukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Munalukko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Munalukko connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munalukko looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munalukko.
Munalukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munalukko throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd avoids the body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munalukko misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Munalukko throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Munalukko only half commits.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Munalukko moves out of range as Todd strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd pushes Munalukko away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd connects with a jab.
Todd lunges at Munalukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munalukko's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Munalukko.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Munalukko slips the punch.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Munalukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Munalukko misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Munalukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Munalukko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munalukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Munalukko settles back down.
Munalukko throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Munalukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Munalukko.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Munalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munalukko throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Munalukko does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko scores with a nice strike.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munalukko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munalukko swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Munalukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd moves out of range as Munalukko strikes.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munalukko misses with a body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Munalukko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munalukko lands a jab to the nose.
Todd thumps Munalukko with a low kick.
Todd misses with a hook.
Munalukko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Munalukko looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munalukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Munalukko counter with a right hand.
Munalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Munalukko misses its intended target.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munalukko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a hook. Munalukko ducked under it nicely.
Munalukko drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd scores with the left hand. Munalukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Munalukko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.
Munalukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Munalukko's head but Munalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rockmeteller Todd just about did enough to take it.
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.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Munalukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
A lazy body kick from Todd
and Munalukko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Munalukko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Munalukko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Munalukko misses with a hook to the body
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Munalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Munalukko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Munalukko is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd misses with a hook. Munalukko ducked under it nicely.
Todd thuds a left hand into Munalukko's body.
Munalukko looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munalukko's sensitive parts.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws the left hand but Munalukko avoids the punch easily.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Munalukko misses the jab.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munalukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd slips a straight right by Munalukko.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munalukko. That did some damage!
Munalukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munalukko.
Munalukko tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Munalukko misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a jab to Munalukko's midsection.
A combination from Munalukko does no damage.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd misses with a hook
and Munalukko counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Munalukko.
Munalukko blocks a jab.
Munalukko tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munalukko.
Jab from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munalukko. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Todd.
Munalukko misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Munalukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Munalukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munalukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Munalukko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Todd manages to circle out of the way.
Todd cracks the inside of Munalukko's front leg.
Munalukko looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munalukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Munalukko moves out of range as Todd strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Munalukko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Munalukko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd moves forwards but Munalukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd moves away from the strike by Munalukko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munalukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Munalukko down.
Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Todd.
Munalukko slips a jab from Todd.
Munalukko misses with an uppercut.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munalukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munalukko throws a leg kick
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munalukko misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Munalukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Munalukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Make Munalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd catches Munalukko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Todd tenderised Munalukko's leg. Munalukko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munalukko.
Munalukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munalukko misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Munalukko was not able to check.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munalukko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
A big left from Todd misses.
Munalukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munalukko feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munalukko misses with a hook.
Todd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Munalukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munalukko punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Todd misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munalukko lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Munalukko throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a lunging right hand
and Munalukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munalukko. Munalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Munalukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses the jab.
Munalukko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munalukko's head.
Todd thuds a left hand into Munalukko's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rockmeteller Todd.
Well Todd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A less than humble Rockmeteller Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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