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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Metaxas down.
Ataman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Ataman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Metaxas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ataman connects with a jab.
Ataman tests Metaxas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metaxas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ataman backwards.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Ataman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metaxas is defending well for now.
Metaxas working aggressively here.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Ataman.
Metaxas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Metaxas.
Ataman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metaxas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Metaxas looking to slow down the pace here.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metaxas scores with a shot to the side of Ataman's head.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman wants to stall.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman letting Metaxas take a breather here.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Metaxas - that landed with a thud.
Metaxas gets control of Ataman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Metaxas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ataman wanted to stand there but Metaxas had control of the position.
Ataman stays in close to Metaxas's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ataman is fighting to break Metaxas's control of his arms but Metaxas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman looking to pass the guard.
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metaxas has a closed guard, preventing Ataman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ataman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metaxas.
Metaxas takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas just leaning against Ataman, taking a breather.
Ataman misses with a knee to the head.
Metaxas has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Metaxas jumps guard but Ataman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Metaxas trying to stall but Ataman improves his position.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Metaxas.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas pulls guard.
Ataman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metaxas has his feet on Ataman's thighs here. He's pushed Ataman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ataman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaukalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rancid - Indestructible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Molovgomedov 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.
Molovgomedov defending well as Kaukalo loads up on a big left hand.
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaukalo misses with a low kick.
Kaukalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Kaukalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaukalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaukalo swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Kaukalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molovgomedov has time to react.
Kaukalo throws a nice head kick!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Kaukalo's leg but Kaukalo calmly moves out of range.
Kaukalo tries to clinch but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Kaukalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
A head kick by Molovgomedov misses
and Kaukalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Kaukalo misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Kaukalo as he checks the leg kick.
Kaukalo 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.
Molovgomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaukalo manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaukalo cracks Molovgomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Kaukalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molovgomedov drops his hands momentarily and Kaukalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Kaukalo does it's job there.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kaukalo's shoulder, as Kaukalo tries to avoid the shot.
Kaukalo misses with a looping right.
Kaukalo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaukalo swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Kaukalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaukalo throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab. Kaukalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Molovgomedov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaukalo moves away.
Molovgomedov with a hook.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Kaukalo's front leg with a kick but Kaukalo checks it.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaukalo steps away.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo moves out of range of the body kick from Molovgomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Kaukalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Molovgomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Kaukalo.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaukalo blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaukalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaukalo has closed the distance and engaged Molovgomedov in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaukalo fails to land.
Molovgomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Molovgomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Kaukalo is blocking nicely.
Kaukalo tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Kaukalo back against the cage.
Molovgomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaukalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaukalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaukalo tries to break the clinch but Molovgomedov is controlling the position.
Molovgomedov tries for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kaukalo fails to land.
Kaukalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molovgomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo lands a left hand.
Kaukalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Kaukalo improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to circle away but Kaukalo has him pinned against the cage.
Molovgomedov misses with some punches.
Kaukalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seleukos Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Kaukalo's head.
Kaukalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo lands with a right to the head.
Molovgomedov has Kaukalo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Molovgomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaukalo tumbling to the mat - Molovgomedov dives into Kaukalo's guard.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Kaukalo keeps moving.
Molovgomedov postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaukalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaukalo is looking to slow Molovgomedov down with leg kicks.
Kaukalo throws a looping overhand right but Molovgomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Molovgomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaukalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Molovgomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Kaukalo cracks Molovgomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Molovgomedov.
Nice shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaukalo avoids the body shot from Molovgomedov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kaukalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaukalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molovgomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Molovgomedov.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaukalo has time to react.
Kaukalo thumps Molovgomedov with a low kick.
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaukalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaukalo jabs Molovgomedov right on the nose. Molovgomedov blinks but takes it well.
Kaukalo misses the jab.
Molovgomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo looks to land a left hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range nicely.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Kaukalo off balance momentarily.
Kaukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Kaukalo misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov thuds his right hand into Kaukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaukalo is rocked!
Kaukalo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Molovgomedov points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kaukalo wakes up just in time to hear Molovgomedov thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seleukos Molovgomedov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Desean Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant has clasped his hands together around Griffin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griffin is pushing Bryant's head away, looking to escape. Bryant manages to hold on to the position though.
Griffin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Griffin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Bryant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Griffin prevents Bryant from improving position.
Bryant looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Griffin is avoiding damage well.
Griffin is pushing Bryant's head away, looking to escape. Bryant manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Bryant tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Bryant.
Griffin is pushing Bryant's head away, looking to escape. Bryant manages to hold on to the position though.
Bryant throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bryant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bryant with the ground and pound but Griffin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryant.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Bryant is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bryant is on him like a limpet, forcing Griffin back against the cage.
Bryant manages to pull guard.
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bryant, up you get!
Griffin scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant looks up at the clock. Bad move! Griffin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bryant. Griffin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Taheil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taheil's choice of entrance music: Bustin Loose. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Taheil!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taheil has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taheil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo lands a right hook to the body.
Taheil shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigo tries to sprawl out of it but Taheil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo swings for the body but Taheil moves out of range.
Rodrigo lands with a kick to the temple. Taheil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Julian Taheil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taheil is rocked!
Taheil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taheil is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Taheil shoots in and drives through. Rodrigo sprawls well.
Taheil seems to have recovered his senses.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
Taheil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries to land a body kick
enabling Taheil to counter with a crisp jab.
Taheil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rodrigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taheil.
Taheil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigo.
Taheil with the counter takedown but Rodrigo avoids it easily.
Rodrigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taheil tries for a takedown but Rodrigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo lands a big right hand that sends Taheil crashing to the mat! Rodrigo stays standing though and waves Taheil back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taheil walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Taheil limp body while Rodrigo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Rodrigo!
A relieved looking Pablo Rodrigo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Haack (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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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeVass blocks it well.
LeVass ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack scores with a jab to the body.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeVass throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
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!
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a low kick but LeVass avoids it.
LeVass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from LeVass misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for LeVass.
LeVass blocks the body kick.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeVass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Haack tenderised LeVass's leg. LeVass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeVass throws out the jab.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
LeVass misses with a takedown attempt
and Haack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
LeVass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
LeVass swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
LeVass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haack lands an overhand right.
LeVass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeVass takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeVass in his tracks.
Haack throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeVass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LeVass is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeVass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeVass is nestled in close to Haack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LeVass lands a nice short elbow.
LeVass trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack seems keen to control LeVass's posture.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeVass has his hands on Haack's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeVass wants to sweep but no luck.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack dominated that round.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haack throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeVass throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
LeVass misses with a left hand
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
LeVass misses with a leg kick.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. LeVass does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack misses the body punch
and LeVass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LeVass throws a strike but Haack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LeVass keeping full guard, as Haack tries to pass.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack wants to stand but LeVass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haack is fighting to break LeVass's control of his arms but LeVass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeVass controls Haack momentarily but Haack frees himself.
Haack preventing the sweep.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haack manages to get himself to full guard.
Haack controlling LeVass's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeVass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haack keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeVass is one step ahead there.
LeVass looking to pass the guard.
LeVass trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haack swings for the body but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack lands a jab.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeVass.
Haack pushes LeVass away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeVass. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Haack counter with a right hand.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeVass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
No joy there for LeVass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack misses the body punch
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeVass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Haack thumps LeVass with a low kick.
Haack tries to land a front kick but LeVass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack misses with an uppercut
and LeVass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from LeVass.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
LeVass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeVass thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there
and LeVass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass is thwarting Haack's attempts to control the position.
Haack is looking for a sweep. LeVass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass working over Haack with some ground and pound. Haack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeVass.
Haack is looking to escape.
LeVass is looking to stall here but Haack recovers full guard.
Ka'Ra LeVass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ka'Ra LeVass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeVass postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
LeVass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haack has momentary wrist control but LeVass slips an elbow through the middle.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LeVass is looking to sweep but instead, Haack has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass is trying is best to control the position here.
Haack controlling the action here.
Haack wants to free his trapped foot but LeVass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeVass wants to control but Haack is keeping busy.
LeVass wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to pass to mount but LeVass is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
LeVass tries to get to full guard but Haack has control of the leg.
LeVass is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Haack seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LeVass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ka'Ra LeVass.
I think Haack 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
A victorious Andre Haack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn connects with a knee to the head.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrd avoids it.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Byrd blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Byrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrd is looking to slow McVaughn down with leg kicks.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the body.
Byrd walks into a stiff left hand from McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that McVaughn sees coming a mile off.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn scores with a hook.
McVaughn rushes Byrd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
McVaughn throws a head kick that half lands.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but McVaughn moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
McVaughn gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McVaughn slips a straight right by Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Byrd checks a low kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Byrd off the cage and back into range.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd stuns McVaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and Byrd counters with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
McVaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn needs to keep his hands up - Byrd had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd connects with a high kick.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. McVaughn will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Byrd thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn throws a shot to the body.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Byrd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVaughn - the referee stops the clock and Byrd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVaughn. Byrd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
McVaughn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into McVaughn's ribs.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but McVaughn just manages to avoid it.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
McVaughn moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn throws a low kick but Byrd moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn checks a leg kick nicely.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
McVaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVaughn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
McVaughn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McVaughn scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn motions for Byrd to come forward. McVaughn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd throws a sloppy head kick and McVaughn moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVaughn.
McVaughn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but McVaughn manages to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
McVaughn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses McVaughn's sensitive parts.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVaughn tries to clinch
and Byrd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McVaughn really felt that one!
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Byrd shakes him off and moves away.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrd throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of McVaughn's side.
McVaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd moves out of range as McVaughn throws a body kick.
McVaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position.
Byrd is looking for a triangle but McVaughn pushes his legs off easily.
McVaughn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a right and a left that McVaughn avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
McVaughn misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd slips a jab from McVaughn.
Byrd dips to his left and cracks McVaughn with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as McVaughn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Byrd checks it.
McVaughn scores with a nice strike.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
Byrd throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn 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.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Byrd is avoiding it.
As McVaughn backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVaughn!
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
McVaughn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McVaughn punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd tries a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVaughn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byrd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byrd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
McVaughn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McVaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
That kick from Byrd tenderised McVaughn's leg. McVaughn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd 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.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
I think McVaughn 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Wong.
Bang shoots and misses
and Wong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wong defends well and Bang ends up having to push Wong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Wong misses its target.
Kaye Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Wong throws a lazy head kick
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wong wants to get back to his feet.
Bang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wong is trying to escape and Bang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bang! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miro Bang waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Van Roost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bosco O Neill!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill lands a jab to Van Roost's midsection.
O Neill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Roost is looking to clinch but O Neill is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from O Neill.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Roost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Neill misses with a looping right.
Van Roost fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Roost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Neill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Roost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neill connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neill misses with a straight left.
O Neill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Roost ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
Van Roost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Neill counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Roost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Neill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Van Roost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Neill thuds a left hand into Van Roost's body.
Van Roost tries to clinch but O Neill moves out of range.
Good shot there by Van Roost.
Van Roost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Van Roost.
Van Roost clinches up against the cage.
Van Roost stalling in the clinch but O Neill improves position.
Van Roost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Neill's defenses.
Van Roost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Neill as Van Roost tries to tie him up.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside that O Neill shrugs off.
O Neill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.
Van Roost misses with a wild body shot.
Van Roost tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Neill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Neill throws an off balance right hand
and Van Roost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Neill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Neill throws a hook but Van Roost blocks it.
O Neill digs a good hook to Van Roost's body.
Van Roost slips under a jab.
Van Roost avoids the body shot from O Neill.
Bosco O Neill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Van Roost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost misses with a hook. O Neill ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Roost closes the distance and clinches.
O Neill avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Roost.
O Neill jumps guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Neill blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Roost.
O Neill successfully pulls guard.
O Neill 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.
O Neill has his foot on Van Roost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Roost works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Roost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Neill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Roost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Roost stopping the sweep attempt from O Neill.
Van Roost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Neill on the ground.
O Neill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Roost is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Neill wants to sweep here but Van Roost controlling him for the moment.
Van Roost postures up.
O Neill is looking for a triangle but Van Roost pushes his legs off easily.
O Neill has his foot on Van Roost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Roost works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Roost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Roost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Neill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Roost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Neill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
O Neill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Roost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O Neill back to the cage. Van Roost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Michael Van Roost is winning the standup battle so far.
O Neill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Roost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neill manages to avoid it.
Van Roost throws a nice looking combination but O Neill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Neill throws a shot from downtown. Van Roost moves away and avoids it.
Van Roost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Roost fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Roost.
O Neill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Roost.
O Neill lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Roost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Michael Van Roost has been cut.
Van Roost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Roost misses with a two punch combination.
O Neill blocks a jab.
A cross from O Neill lands.
Van Roost ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Roost moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Roost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Neill's hands.
O Neill with a jab.
Van Roost moves out of range as O Neill strikes.
O Neill stuns Van Roost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Roost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Neill throws a hook but Van Roost avoids it easily.
Van Roost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neill.
O Neill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Roost tests O Neill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Van Roost.
Van Roost scores with a jab to the head.
O Neill throws a hook to the side of Van Roost's head but Van Roost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Roost misses the jab.
O Neill throws the left hand but Van Roost avoids the punch easily.
Van Roost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Neill throws a shot from downtown. Van Roost moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill misses with a hook. Van Roost ducked under it nicely.
Van Roost ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
Van Roost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Roost lands a jab to O Neill's midsection.
Van Roost throws a jab when O Neill was well out of range.
O Neill's corner calls for a 1-2. O Neill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Neill circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Van Roost misses.
O Neill swings widly with a right hand
and O Neill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Roost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Neill throws a shot from downtown. Van Roost moves away and avoids it.
Van Roost slips under a jab from O Neill.
A big left from O Neill misses.
O Neill throws a hook to the side of Van Roost's head but Van Roost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Neill moves forwards but Van Roost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Roost throws a hook to the side of O Neill's head but O Neill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Roost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from O Neill finds it's target.
Van Roost scores with a jab to the body.
Van Roost misses the shot to the body.
O Neill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from O Neill misses.
Van Roost throws a big counter combination but O Neill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Roost lands with a shot to the body.
Van Roost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neill.
Van Roost tries to clinch up.
Van Roost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Roost misses with a looping right.
O Neill tests Van Roost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Roost moves in looking to clinch but O Neill pushes him off.
Van Roost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Roost throws out a loose jab but O Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Van Roost.
O Neill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
O Neill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Roost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Neill throws the left hand but Van Roost avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Roost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Neill.
Van Roost throws a shot to the body.
Van Roost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Neill throws an overhand right that lands on Van Roost's shoulder, as Van Roost tries to avoid the shot.
Van Roost is looking to counter the offense by O Neill and move into the clinch.
Van Roost missing with a left hand there. O Neill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from O Neill misses.
O Neill cracks Van Roost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Roost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Roost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neill.
A slow jab from O Neill misses its intended target.
O Neill misses with a left hand
and O Neill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Van Roost finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Neill with a jab.
O Neill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Roost.
Van Roost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neill.
O Neill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Neill throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Roost.
Van Roost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Roost tries to clinch but O Neill is having none of it.
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 Michael Van Roost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Van Roost's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Van Roost misses.
O Neill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Neill lands a nice shot that snaps Van Roost's head back.
Nice defenses there by Van Roost.
Van Roost lands a jab.
O Neill connects with a nice looking jab.
O Neill misses with a hook
and Van Roost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Neill swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Roost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Neill, as that shot connected.
Van Roost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roost moves into the clinch.
O Neill jumps guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Roost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Neill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neill manages to pull guard.
Van Roost trying to control but O Neill is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
O Neill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Neill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Roost defends well.
O Neill trying to keep a closed guard but Van Roost is proving a slippery customer.
Van Roost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Roost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Roost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Van Roost got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Neill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Roost has managed to get both his arms back between O Neill's legs - danger averted.
O Neill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Neill has his foot on Van Roost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Roost works his way back into a safe position though.
O Neill has his foot on Van Roost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Roost works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Roost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Neill looking for a guillotine here but Van Roost defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Neill trying to control the position.
O Neill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Neill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Roost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Roost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Neill controls Van Roost momentarily but Van Roost frees himself.
Bosco O Neill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Roost is stalling in the full guard.
O Neill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Neill takes one on the button.
O Neill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Roost lands a jab to the head.
O Neill throws a hook to the side of Van Roost's head but Van Roost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Neill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Roost.
A countering left hand to the body from O Neill misses.
Van Roost just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Neill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Neill moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Roost misses the target.
O Neill lands a jab to Van Roost's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Van Roost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Roost, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Van Roost!
Post fight, an emotional Michael Van Roost said '4 in a row now. Hahaha Mr.Universe you're next I am fucking sure!'.
Bosco O Neill spoke after the fight, saying 'ima hit the gym hard now bitches'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok has chosen Jump Around M*thaf*cka as his entrance music. Yuri Boshtok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boshtok avoids it really well and circles away.
Blye misses with a looping left.
Boshtok wants to counter the offense by Blye and move into the clinch position.
Blye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blye tries to clinch but Boshtok moves out of range.
Blye slips a jab from Boshtok.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye tries to move into range but Boshtok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blye misses with a hook
letting Boshtok counter with a right hand.
Boshtok takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blye doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boshtok! But no joy.
Boshtok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blye shoots in for a double leg but Boshtok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blye misses with a low kick.
Blye tries a head kick but it misses.
Boshtok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boshtok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blye throws an overhand right that lands on Boshtok's shoulder, as Boshtok tries to avoid the shot.
Blye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok drives through with a takedown into Blye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Blye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boshtok.
Blye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boshtok trying to control the position from guard on top but Blye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boshtok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blye is keeping the position for now.
Blye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boshtok stopping the sweep attempt from Blye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blye working a defensive guard but Boshtok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Blye is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Blye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boshtok off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blye lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Boshtok covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Blye has Boshtok flattened out and is raining down punches.
Boshtok is rocked!
Boshtok is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blye off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Blye is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Boshtok is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Blye!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arto Blomsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arto Blomsten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Archer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blomsten.
Archer feints a counter leg kick.
Archer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Archer misses with a left hand
and Blomsten counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blomsten.
Blomsten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomsten won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Blomsten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer controlling the position.
Blomsten has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomsten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Archer wants to sweep here but Blomsten controlling him for the moment.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blomsten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blomsten looking to pass the guard.
Archer is controlling Blomsten's posture.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Blomsten from controlling successfully.
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.
Archer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Archer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sterling Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blomsten motions for Archer to come forward. Blomsten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Blomsten looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer!
Blomsten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Archer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Blomsten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blomsten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Archer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer pulls Blomsten in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is trying to control the position but Blomsten postures up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Blomsten from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Blomsten throws a big right hand that misses.
Blomsten trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Blomsten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blomsten wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blomsten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blomsten sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Blomsten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Blomsten misses.
Blomsten avoids the head kick by Archer.
Blomsten digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Blomsten misses with a low kick.
Archer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blomsten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blomsten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer scoring well with a low kick there.
Archer takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blomsten lands a body shot.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Blomsten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomsten lands a head shot.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Blomsten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blomsten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blomsten shoots in and drives through. Archer sprawls well.
Archer stuns Blomsten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blomsten slips a jab from Archer.
Arto Blomsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blomsten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blomsten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blomsten misses with a wild body shot.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Blomsten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomsten darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Blomsten into the cage.
Archer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Blomsten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blomsten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Archer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Arto Blomsten has been cut.
Blomsten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blomsten's calf.
Blomsten avoids the body shot from Archer.
Blomsten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blomsten. That's going to slow Archer down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blomsten.
Blomsten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blomsten misses with a low kick.
Archer misses with a combination
and Blomsten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blomsten defends it easily.
Blomsten is stalling in the full guard.
Archer pulls Blomsten in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Arto Blomsten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer looking to control but Blomsten passes into half guard.
Blomsten lands strikes from half guard.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blomsten is working away from the top position though.
Archer is looking to get back to full guard here but Blomsten has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blomsten cracks Archer with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Blomsten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arto Blomsten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blomsten scores with a hook.
Archer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blomsten tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Archer checks a low kick from Blomsten.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blomsten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archer tried to score with a low kick but Blomsten checks it.
Blomsten is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Archer.
Archer throws a sloppy head kick
so Blomsten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blomsten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blomsten trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is pulling down on Blomsten's head. It's preventing any offense from Blomsten, at least for the moment.
Blomsten wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Blomsten throws a big right hand that misses.
Blomsten throwing strikes from guard but Archer blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Archer managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blomsten misses with a body shot.
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blomsten, as that shot connected.
Blomsten feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blomsten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Archer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blomsten throws a front kick aimed at Archer's knee but Archer avoids it well.
Blomsten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blomsten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Blomsten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blomsten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Blomsten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blomsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Blomsten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blomsten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blomsten rather than just go for the knockout.
Blomsten blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blomsten.
Sterling Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blomsten tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Archer lands with a nice body kick.
Archer misses with a body kick.
Blomsten throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
Blomsten pushes Archer away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blomsten. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blomsten sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Archer motions for Blomsten to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blomsten lands with a shot to the body.
Blomsten connects with an inside leg kick.
Blomsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blomsten attempts a counter takedown but Archer avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Blomsten throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
Blomsten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blomsten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blomsten avoids the head kick by Archer.
Archer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blomsten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blomsten. Blomsten obviously looking to wear him down.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
Blomsten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Blomsten clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Blomsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Archer.
Archer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blomsten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Archer scrambles back to his feet.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blomsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Blomsten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blomsten tries to land a front kick but Archer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blomsten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Blomsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Blomsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer throws a head kick but Blomsten moves out of range.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Blomsten off the cage and back into range.
Blomsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blomsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Blomsten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blomsten motions for Archer to come forward. Blomsten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blomsten is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
Archer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Archer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blomsten. That's going to slow Archer down.
Archer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blomsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Archer.
Archer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Archer throws a low kick, looking for Blomsten's leg but Blomsten calmly moves out of range.
Archer checks a low kick from Blomsten.
Archer checks a low kick from Blomsten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blomsten checks a low kick from Archer.
It looked like Blomsten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
Archer digs a good hook to Blomsten's body.
Blomsten blocks the body kick.
Blomsten throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blomsten lands with a cross.
Archer throws a head kick but Blomsten moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blomsten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten thumps Archer with a low kick.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Archer throws a low kick but Blomsten moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Archer.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Blomsten counters with a shoot takedown. Archer fights it but they end up in guard.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blomsten.
Blomsten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer is pulling down on Blomsten's head. It's preventing any offense from Blomsten, at least for the moment.
Archer is trying to keep Blomsten in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blomsten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blomsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer takes a swing at Blomsten's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Blomsten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Archer misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arto Blomsten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arto Blomsten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Archer moves out of range of the leg kick from Blomsten.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Blomsten counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Archer!
Archer prevents Blomsten from moving into mount.
Blomsten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blomsten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blomsten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Archer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blomsten lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Archer wants to control but Blomsten postures up.
Archer parries the strikes from Blomsten easily there. Blomsten is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Archer to escape.
Arto Blomsten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blomsten tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Archer is trying to control Blomsten's posture but Blomsten avoids it.
Archer tries to buck Blomsten off but Blomsten is having none of it.
Blomsten remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Archer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blomsten tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blomsten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Archer throws a nice looking combination but Blomsten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Blomsten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
The fighters circling - Blomsten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blomsten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Blomsten attempts a counter takedown but Archer avoids it well and moves away.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blomsten.
Blomsten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten avoids the head kick by Archer.
Blomsten changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blomsten blocks a head kick by Archer.
Blomsten is looking to score with low kicks.
Blomsten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Blomsten avoids the head kick by Archer.
Blomsten misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Blomsten there.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blomsten.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer avoids the head kick by Blomsten.
Sterling Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Blomsten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Blomsten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blomsten 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Blomsten!
Arto Blomsten is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Arto Blomsten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sterling Archer was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait, ... What?'.
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