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Primal 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Harris had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
28
179 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Brady!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady misses with the combination.
Harris leaves Brady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brady throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Brady walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Brady fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brady tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brady. That did some damage!
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady closes the distance and clinches up with Harris, looking for a takedown. Brady pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Brady.
Brady throws a body shot but no joy.
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brady misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brady throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Brady sees coming a mile off.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris avoids the body shot from Brady.
Brady looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Brady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Brady takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brady throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brady misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris throws a push kick but Brady slaps the foot to one side.
Brady misses with a hook to the body
and Harris counters with a leg kick that reverborates 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!
Brady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brady misses with a head kick.
Harris jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brady on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brady moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Brady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Brady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Tom Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Brady blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Brady.
Brady closes the distance and clinches.
Brady is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Brady has the dominant position.
Harris prevents a body shot from Brady.
Harris blocks a body shot from Brady.
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Brady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Brady digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Brady misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brady really felt that one!
Brady throws a body shot but no joy.
Brady moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Brady avoids it.
Brady cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.
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 Paul Harris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a good low kick that Brady was not able to check.
Brady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris blocks a head kick by Brady.
Brady getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brady looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Brady misses.
Brady throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tom Brady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brady.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brady checks a leg kick.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brady can do to turn this around?
Brady looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brady feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Brady changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brady.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brady is controlling him.
Harris pulls Brady in close to prevent any damage.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brady is controlling him.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harris seems keen to control Brady's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Brady down.
Harris lands with a slapping head kick.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris looks to land a body kick but Brady moved away.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brady.
Brady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris walks into a jab.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brady avoids it.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brady looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brady throwing strikes but missing.
Harris keeping full guard, as Brady tries to pass.
Harris 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.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brady on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brady throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Brady looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Brady drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Brady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
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 Paul Harris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Brady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Brady's leg but Brady calmly moves out of range.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Brady tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brady avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Brady sees coming a mile off.
Brady throws a head kick that misses.
Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brady fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brady throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Brady throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws a hook but Brady avoids it easily.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Brady wants to counter with a clinch but Harris pushes him away.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brady.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Brady misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brady throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tom Brady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses the jab.
Brady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Brady misses with a double jab.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Brady lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Harris slips under a jab from Brady.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Brady off the cage and back into range.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brady will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slips a jab from Brady.
Brady lands a lovely overhand right.
Brady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris lands a head kick. Brady smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brady misses with a low kick.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris moves away from the strike by Brady.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris thuds a left hand into Brady's body.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Brady shoots in.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Brady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
As Brady backs away, Harris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Brady looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Paul Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Brady misses with a wild body shot.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
Paul Harris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steaphan Beattie (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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160 lbs
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168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steaphan Beattie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beattie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bravo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beattie swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beattie won't be happy with that.
Bravo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bravo tries to score with some ground and pound. Beattie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Beattie is defending well.
Bravo 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.
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beattie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bravo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beattie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bravo's guard! Nice work there by Beattie!
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beattie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beattie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beattie wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beattie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beattie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beattie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beattie postures up.
Beattie wants to stand but Bravo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beattie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beattie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beattie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bravo.
Beattie controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control but Beattie postures up.
Beattie tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Beattie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bravo's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beattie.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Steaphan Beattie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo takes one on the button.
Bravo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Beattie. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beattie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie throws a head kick but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Beattie is avoiding it.
Beattie throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo throws a big counter combination but Beattie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beattie misses with a body shot.
Beattie swings widly with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Beattie keeps the fight on the outside.
Steaphan Beattie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beattie tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Beattie circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beattie misses with a body shot.
Beattie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beattie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steaphan Beattie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beattie misses with a hook
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beattie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beattie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.
Beattie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bravo.
Beattie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beattie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steaphan Beattie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beattie.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Beattie keeps it at a distance.
Beattie takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beattie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Beattie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beattie scores with a jab to the body.
Beattie misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bravo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beattie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
Beattie throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beattie misses with a body shot.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie is having none of it.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Bravo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beattie.
Bravo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beattie. That one must have hurt.
Beattie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Beattie misses with a kick to the body.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beattie.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beattie misses with a head kick.
Beattie throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Beattie misses.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beattie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beattie lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beattie. Bravo shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Bravo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beattie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bravo misses the target.
Beattie clobbers Bravo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beattie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.
Beattie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
A quick step to the side and Bravo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Beattie lands a head shot.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beattie.
Bravo throwing a counter right hand but Beattie manages to avoid it.
Beattie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bravo's sensitive parts.
Bravo 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.
Beattie lands a jab to the head.
Beattie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beattie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bravo.
Beattie flicks out a counter leg kick but Bravo steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beattie misses the jab.
Beattie throws a shot to the body.
Beattie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beattie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beattie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bravo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bravo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beattie cracks a nice hook into Bravo's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beattie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steaphan Beattie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beattie misses with a hook
and Bravo counters with a series of strikes. Beattie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bravo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beattie counters with a straight right hand.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beattie counters with a good low kick that Bravo was not able to check.
Beattie throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo slips a jab from Beattie.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Beattie circles away.
Beattie lands with a nice body kick.
Beattie tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Beattie throws a body shot but no joy.
Beattie scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Beattie keeps it at a distance.
Bravo tries to clinch but Beattie is having none of it.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beattie connects with a body shot.
Beattie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beattie throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bravo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo tries to move into range but Beattie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beattie throws a leg kick
and Bravo counters with a nice leg kick.
Bravo defending well as Beattie loads up on a big left hand.
Beattie stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bravo throws a hook but Beattie avoids it easily.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beattie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beattie, right into the meat.
Beattie throws a leg kick
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beattie is staying active underneath Bravo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beattie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beattie pushes Bravo off looking to stand but Bravo dives back in and keeps control.
Bravo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eddie Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Beattie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beattie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Beattie defends it.
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Beattie looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Beattie is predictable there
and Bravo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beattie misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
Beattie throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Beattie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Beattie.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Beattie connects with a looping right hand.
Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beattie misses with a hook
and Beattie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beattie connects with an inside leg kick.
Bravo wants to clinch but Beattie slips to the side
and Beattie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Steaphan Beattie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beattie throws a push kick but Bravo slaps the foot to one side.
Beattie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Beattie misses.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Beattie.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steaphan Beattie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beattie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steaphan Beattie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice head shot.
Vasleyiev throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter the offense by Vasleyiev and move into the clinch.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
A shot to the liver by Aquila Corvus. Beautiful body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasleyiev.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aquila Corvus can pounce on him.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aquila Corvus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aquila Corvus checks it well.
It looked like Aquila Corvus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aquila Corvus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vasleyiev - the referee stops the clock and Aquila Corvus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vasleyiev. Aquila Corvus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aquila Corvus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aquila Corvus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasleyiev counters with a good low kick that Aquila Corvus was not able to check.
Vasleyiev feints and then cracks Aquila Corvus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aquila Corvus down.
Aquila Corvus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aquila Corvus 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.
A slow jab from Vasleyiev misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Aquila Corvus misses its target.
Vasleyiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Vasleyiev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasleyiev avoids the head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch
and Vasleyiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus moves in looking to clinch but Vasleyiev pushes him off.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Aquila Corvus loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus defending well as Vasleyiev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Aquila Corvus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aquila Corvus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Vasleyiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquila Corvus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasleyiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
Aquila Corvus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Aquila Corvus backing away here, and Vasleyiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aquila Corvus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasleyiev's calf.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasleyiev lands a head kick!
Vasleyiev lands with an overhand left.
Vasleyiev tries to move into range but Aquila Corvus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Vasleyiev blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
Vasleyiev unleashes a big counter combination but Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vasleyiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aquila Corvus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aquila Corvus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick, looking for Vasleyiev's leg but Vasleyiev calmly moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasleyiev. Aquila Corvus shrugs it off though.
Vasleyiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that Vasleyiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasleyiev also avoids with ease.
Vasleyiev throws a right hand that Aquila Corvus ducks under and follows up with a left that Aquila Corvus also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev scores with a nice head shot.
Aquila Corvus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasleyiev momentarily.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
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 Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aquila Corvus tries to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Vasleyiev misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vasleyiev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aquila Corvus has got the better of the exchanges.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a body punch.
Vasleyiev lands with a right to the head.
Aquila Corvus pushes Vasleyiev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aquila Corvus tries to throw a body punch but Vasleyiev avoids it by throwing Aquila Corvus back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasleyiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev blocks an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasleyiev.
Aquila Corvus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasleyiev backwards.
Aquila Corvus trying to stall but Vasleyiev improves his position.
Aquila Corvus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasleyiev can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aquila Corvus works on Vasleyiev's body with a couple of short punches.
Aquila Corvus stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aquila Corvus lands a left hand.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Aquila Corvus digs a right hand into Vasleyiev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasleyiev's gas tank.
Vasleyiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus is pushing Vasleyiev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aquila Corvus as Vasleyiev tries to tie him up.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aquila Corvus has Vasleyiev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasleyiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aquila Corvus has a couple of punches blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aquila Corvus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Vasleyiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev lands with a right to the head.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Aquila Corvus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasleyiev taking a breather.
Vasleyiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquila Corvus controls his hands.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev taking a breather.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Aquila Corvus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch.
Vasleyiev breaks from the clinch.
Aquila Corvus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasleyiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Aquila Corvus steps away.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight right.
Vasleyiev 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.
Aquila Corvus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasleyiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aquila Corvus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vasleyiev manages to circle out of the way.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head but Vasleyiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Aquila Corvus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasleyiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Aquila Corvus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasleyiev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus obviously looking to wear him down.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasleyiev. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Aquila Corvus misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev misses with a lunging right hand
and Aquila Corvus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasleyiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Vasleyiev tenderised Aquila Corvus's leg. Aquila Corvus is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasleyiev.
Aquila Corvus closes the distance and pushes Vasleyiev back into the cage.
Vasleyiev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Aquila Corvus.
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Vasleyiev cracks Aquila Corvus with an open hand slap.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasleyiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aquila Corvus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Aquila Corvus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasleyiev doesn't seem phased though.
Aquila Corvus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Vasleyiev misses.
Aquila Corvus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aquila Corvus!
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Vasleyiev.
Good work by Vasleyiev as he checks the leg kick.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus cracks Vasleyiev with a good jab.
Aquila Corvus digs a good body shot into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight left.
Vasleyiev looks to land a body kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Aquila Corvus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aquila Corvus cracks a nice hook into Vasleyiev's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasleyiev. That's going to slow Aquila Corvus down.
Vasleyiev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aquila Corvus on the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasleyiev. Vasleyiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasleyiev throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus scores with a one two! Vasleyiev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Aquila Corvus misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Aquila Corvus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aquila Corvus cracks Vasleyiev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasleyiev staying out of range there.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Aquila Corvus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasleyiev's calf.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aquila Corvus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight right.
A combination from Aquila Corvus does no damage.
Aquila Corvus blocks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a front kick aimed at Aquila Corvus's knee but Aquila Corvus avoids it well.
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!
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Vasleyiev is predictable there
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vasleyiev!
The crowd cheers as Vasleyiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem phased though.
Aquila Corvus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aquila Corvus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev feints a jab promting Aquila Corvus to slip. Vasleyiev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aquila Corvus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick nicely.
Aquila Corvus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the body
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Vasleyiev.
I think Aquila Corvus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Chille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chille comes to the cage accompanied by Ms. Fortune. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shannon Chille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Pink!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink misses with a straight left.
Chille bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chille moves away.
Pink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chille.
Chille digs a good hook to Pink's body.
Chille takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pink digs a good body shot into Chille's ribs.
Chille moves into the clinch successfully.
Chille using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pink has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chille comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pink stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chille tries a knee to the head but Pink blocks it.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Chille's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pink pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chille looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink cracks Chille with a good jab.
Chille closes the distance and pushes Pink back into the cage.
Pink can't break the clinch.
Pink tries to circle away but Chille has him pinned against the cage.
Pink avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Pink leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pink on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille slows down the pace here.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pink breaks from the clinch.
Pink swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chille darts in trying to clinch
and Pink counters with a nice body shot.
Chille has Pink up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pink.
Pink misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Chille.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chille is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pink avoids a wild elbow strike from Chille.
Pink takes an elbow to the temple.
Chille throws an elbow but it misses.
Chille scores a nice knee to the body.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pink is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pink tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pink can't break the clinch.
Pink can't find room to land a body shot as Chille controls the action.
A short right from Pink on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chille fails to land.
Chille misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pink manages to break the clinch.
Pink takes one to the side of the head.
Pink lands a slapping body shot.
Pink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chille.
Chille misses with a straight left.
Pink scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chille misses with a looping right.
Pink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pink fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pink misses with a lunging right hand
and Chille counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pink tries to stall but Chille uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chille taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pink blocks the elbow strike.
Pink goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pink misses with the head strike.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Pink in his tracks for a moment.
Pink struggles to land a body shot inside as Chille controls his hands.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Pink misses with the head strike.
Pink trying to control the position but instead, Chille has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pink into the cage.
Pink blocks an elbow strike from Chille.
Pink digs a right hand into Chille's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chille's gas tank.
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 Shannon Chille will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chille defending well as Pink loads up on a big left hand.
Rupert Pink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chille tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pink manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chille lands with a nice body punch.
Pink scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chille walks straight into a right hand from Pink - that's dropped him! Pink jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Chille from any more punishment! Chille complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rupert Pink!
After the big win, Rupert Pink made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahoo Hofstder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mugabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wahoo Hofstder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mugabi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabi connects with a body shot.
Hofstder darts in trying to clinch
and Mugabi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hofstder scores with a sloppy right hand. Mugabi should have avoided that one.
Wahoo Hofstder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hofstder forces Mugabi back against the cage and clinches.
Mugabi blocks an uppercut.
Mugabi digs a right hand into Hofstder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hofstder's gas tank.
Hofstder can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabi controls the action.
Mugabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mugabi lands a body punch.
Mugabi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hofstder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabi defending well as Hofstder loads up on a big left hand.
Hofstder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mugabi.
Mugabi sizes up Hofstder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hofstder throws a shot from downtown. Mugabi moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mugabi! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofstder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mugabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Mugabi has knocked Hofstder down with a huge combo! Mugabi steps away and waves a wobbly Hofstder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hofstder misses with a shot to the body
and Mugabi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hofstder! Mugabi lets Hofstder back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hofstder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugabi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Hofstder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hofstder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hofstder seems to have got his legs back now.
Mugabi knocks out Hofstder with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mugabi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mugabi picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mugabi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chernokov's choice of entrance music: Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Alexei Chernokov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Rawlings has managed to clinch.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawlings is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
A short body shot lands from Chernokov as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to work over Rawlings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawlings.
Chernokov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Rawlings tightens his grip and picks Chernokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Chernokov manages to land in guard.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Rawlings pushes his legs off easily.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chernokov looking for subs off his back but Rawlings has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rawlings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Chernokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernokov trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Rawlings trying to mount his opponent but Chernokov defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov is pressing down on Rawlings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rawlings passes into half guard.
Chernokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Rawlings's head back.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a low kick but Rawlings moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov lands an overhand right.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Chernokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawlings struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Rawlings has Chernokov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernokov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawlings avoids it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a right hand.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Rawlings's ribcage. Rawlings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Reno Rawlings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawlings blocking some punches.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawlings takes a shot to the head.
Rawlings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rawlings wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings is leaning against Chernokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings is trying to drag Chernokov to the mat but Chernokov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings misses with the head strike.
Rawlings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rawlings gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chernokov regains guard.
Rawlings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
Chernokov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Chernokov thuds a left hand into Rawlings's body.
Chernokov wants to clinch up but Rawlings keeps it at a distance.
As Chernokov tries to get set, Rawlings tries to push him back and clinch up but Chernokov manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chernokov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chernokov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernokov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rawlings is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rawlings can't escape the position.
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rawlings's face.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings tries to hold on but Chernokov postures up.
Oh Rawlings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chernokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlings seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rawlings regains half guard.
Chernokov is looking to advance position but Rawlings won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Rawlings's temple.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Rawlings is keeping the position.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawlings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Chernokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
Rawlings throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chernokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard.
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom.
Chernokov stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chernokov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Moors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hughes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rainbow Theme Tune. Hugh Moors has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 London, Joseph Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Moors!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moors's guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Moors escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moors has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hughes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moors has tightened it up now! Hughes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Moors!
Joseph Hughes was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone for coming out '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Salavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charley Hokolazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Salavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charley Hokolazu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokolazu lands a jab.
Hokolazu moves into the clinch.
Hokolazu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salavez's elbow.
Hokolazu lands an uppercut.
Hokolazu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hokolazu has a couple of punches blocked by Salavez.
Hokolazu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hokolazu avoiding damage as Salavez throws knees to the body.
Salavez presses Hokolazu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salavez breaks the clinch.
Hokolazu swings widly with a right hand
and Salavez counters by moving into the clinch.
Salavez tries to work over Hokolazu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salavez trying to land knees to the body.
Hokolazu lands an elbow inside that Salavez shrugs off.
Salavez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hokolazu fails to land.
Hokolazu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hokolazu tries to work over Salavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hokolazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salavez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hokolazu throws a punch but it's blocked by Salavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokolazu misses with a punch to the body.
Salavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hokolazu avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been hearing reports that Salavez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hokolazu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hokolazu as Salavez tries to tie him up.
Salavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hokolazu throws an overhand right that lands on Salavez's shoulder, as Salavez tries to avoid the shot.
Hokolazu throws a lazy right hand but Salavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salavez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salavez looks for a takedown but Hokolazu sprawls well.
Salavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charley Hokolazu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salavez with a poor takedown
and Hokolazu counters with a straight right hand.
Hokolazu misses the shot to the body.
Salavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hokolazu is fending him off so far but Salavez persists. Nope, Hokolazu circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Hokolazu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Salavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hokolazu scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy body kick from Hokolazu
and Salavez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokolazu controls Salavez momentarily but Salavez frees himself.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hokolazu's head.
Salavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hokolazu is retaining full guard.
Salavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salavez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hokolazu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salavez.
Salavez throwing strikes from guard but Hokolazu blocks nicely.
Salavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokolazu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hokolazu is pulling down on Salavez's head to control his posture.
Hokolazu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salavez throwing strikes from guard but Hokolazu blocks nicely.
Hokolazu looking to control.
Salavez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hokolazu is rocked!
Hokolazu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hokolazu is still in real trouble! Can Salavez finish him?
Salavez gets to his feet and stands over Hokolazu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hokolazu felt that one! Salavez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hokolazu from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Salavez!
Charley Hokolazu was interviewed post fight and said 'Congatulations, he was the better fighter today.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Jacque Sirven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares tries to clinch there but Sirven circles away.
Sirven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirven cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soares cracks Sirven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sirven looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
Sirven slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirven circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirven.
Sirven misses with a few strikes there.
Soares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soares tries to clinch up
and Sirven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soares won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soares can't do much from the bottom here.
Soares is looking to regain half guard here but Sirven keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sirven's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sirven passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soares!
Soares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirven with a couple of short strikes.
Sirven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sirven scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soares?
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sirven throws an elbow that misses. Soares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sirven's guard. Nice move by Soares!
Sirven is controlling Soares's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven 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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sirven is trying to control the position but Soares postures up.
Sirven has his hands on Soares's head, controlling the position.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Sirven is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soares preventing the sweep.
Sirven is trying to keep Soares in close.
Soares wants to control from the top but Sirven keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirven lands a jab to the head.
Soares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sirven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sirven dodges the punch combination from Soares.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soares misses with a wild combination.
Soares is looking to clinch but Sirven is avoiding it.
Soares looks to clinch
and Sirven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirven moves forwards but Soares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacque Sirven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirven misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirven. Soares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Sirven catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Soares dodges the punch combination from Sirven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven keeps the fight on the outside.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirven circles away.
Soares tries to clinch but Sirven moves out of range.
Sirven lands a slapping body shot.
Sirven 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.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares rushes Sirven and presses him up against the cage.
Sirven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares working aggressively here.
Sirven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
Soares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soares misses with a body shot
and Sirven counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sirven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Soares throws a good cross that connects.
Soares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirven.
Sirven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirven showed some decent athleticism there.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Sirven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sirven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soares trying to control from the bottom.
Soares taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.
Sirven is stalling here. Soares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sirven seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Soares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sirven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Sirven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soares's back!
Soares turns into Sirven and is now in his guard.
Sirven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sirven thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Sirven is keeping the position.
Soares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sirven trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer.
Sirven looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
Sirven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacque Sirven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Soares misses with a double jab
and Sirven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven scoring with some ground and pound.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Soares is trying to keep Sirven in close.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sirven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sirven stopping the sweep attempt from Soares.
Sirven is fighting to break Soares's control of his arms but Soares is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sirven preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sirven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sirven works over Soares with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Sirven defends easily.
Sirven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soares is trying to keep Sirven in close.
Sirven distracts Soares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.
Sirven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Sirven connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sirven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Soares looking for subs off his back but Sirven has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soares keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sirven uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares.
Andre Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacque Sirven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Sirven!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacque Sirven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebeneezer Darkk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Francis Ysengrin's chin.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Ysengrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebeneezer Darkk!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ysengrin, right into the meat.
Darkk is looking to land body kicks.
Darkk moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darkk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Darkk's shoulder, as Darkk tries to avoid the shot.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Darkk's head but Darkk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ysengrin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darkk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Darkk throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darkk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.
Ysengrin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Darkk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darkk.
It looks like Francis Ysengrin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk jabs at Ysengrin's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darkk connects with a body shot.
Darkk scores with a jab. Ysengrin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ysengrin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darkk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Darkk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ysengrin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darkk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ysengrin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darkk. That did some damage!
Darkk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ysengrin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darkk is out of range and Ysengrin settles back down.
Darkk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Ysengrin is predictable there
and Darkk counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darkk. That's going to slow Ysengrin down.
Ysengrin gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk tries to break the clinch but Ysengrin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ysengrin presses Darkk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darkk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Darkk has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkk is trying to break the clinch but Ysengrin is controlling him.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Darkk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
Ysengrin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darkk is out of range and Ysengrin settles back down.
Darkk feints and then cracks Ysengrin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ysengrin down.
Ysengrin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darkk will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darkk.
Darkk scores with a kick to the body.
Darkk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Darkk connects with a body shot.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darkk checks it well.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darkk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ysengrin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Darkk does no damage.
Darkk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a front kick aimed at Darkk's knee but Darkk avoids it well.
Ysengrin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk blocks a low kick nicely.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkk stuns Ysengrin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk misses with a body kick.
Darkk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darkk sizes up Ysengrin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darkk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darkk. Darkk obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ysengrin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Darkk just manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin looks for the body kick but Darkk saw that one coming.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darkk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ysengrin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Darkk counters with a nice body kick.
Ysengrin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Darkk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick
and Darkk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Darkk scores with a decent looking hook.
Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ysengrin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ysengrin.
Ysengrin closes the distance and clinches.
Ysengrin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ebeneezer Darkk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ysengrin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darkk throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Ysengrin misses
and Darkk counters with a nice leg kick.
Darkk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ysengrin rather than just go for the knockout.
Ysengrin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darkk takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darkk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ysengrin. Darkk shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
Darkk throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Darkk misses with a wild body shot.
Darkk misses the jab.
Darkk blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ysengrin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darkk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin moves away from the strike by Darkk.
Ysengrin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darkk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Darkk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darkk moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
Ysengrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ysengrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darkk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darkk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ysengrin.
Darkk misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Ysengrin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkk lands a hook that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Ysengrin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ysengrin on the inside.
Ysengrin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ysengrin lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ysengrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Ysengrin to work.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Darkk's ribcage. Darkk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darkk is trying to push Ysengrin away but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ysengrin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the head.
Ysengrin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
Ysengrin throws a wild body kick that Darkk sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Darkk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ysengrin slips under a jab from Darkk.
Darkk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darkk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ysengrin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darkk keeps Ysengrin at a distance using the push kick.
Darkk with a hook.
Ysengrin scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Ysengrin - just one landing.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk missing with a left hand there. Ysengrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut
and Darkk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darkk lands a really nice looking cross but Ysengrin seems unphased.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkk connects with a leg kick. Ysengrin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkk. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darkk takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ysengrin instigates a clinch.
Ysengrin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short uppercut from Darkk.
Darkk manages to break the clinch.
Darkk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Ysengrin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ysengrin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darkk throws a sloppy body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darkk.
Darkk lands a head kick!
Ysengrin lands with a nice body kick.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Darkk is looking to slow Ysengrin down with leg kicks.
Ysengrin scores with a spinning back kick!
Ysengrin tries to score with a low kick but Darkk moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin misses with a hook.
Darkk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot.
Darkk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ysengrin missing with a left hand there. Darkk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkk.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a push kick but Darkk slaps the foot to one side.
Darkk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Ysengrin blocks the low kick.
Ysengrin wants to clinch.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darkk connects with a solid leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Darkk throws a head kick but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Ysengrin.
Darkk takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Ysengrin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darkk is able to avoid easily.
Ysengrin delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a push kick but Darkk slaps the foot to one side.
Darkk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darkk throws a low kick but Ysengrin avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darkk checks a leg kick.
Darkk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darkk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darkk - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkk lands a jab to Ysengrin's midsection.
Darkk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Darkk. Beautiful body shot.
Ysengrin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darkk momentarily.
Darkk throws a shot from downtown. Ysengrin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
Darkk lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Darkk.
Ysengrin has closed the distance and engaged Darkk in a clinch.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darkk is trying to break the clinch but Ysengrin is controlling him.
Ysengrin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ysengrin gets through Darkk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Darkk blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Darkk controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ysengrin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ysengrin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ysengrin gets through Darkk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Darkk is rocked!
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Ysengrin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ysengrin misses with a low kick as Darkk jumps back.
Darkk blocks the body kick.
Darkk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin throws a shot from downtown. Darkk moves away and avoids it.
Ysengrin looks for the body kick but Darkk saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Darkk.
Ysengrin doesn't manage to clinch there - Darkk circles away.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darkk is out of range.
Darkk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ysengrin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Darkk.
Darkk lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Ysengrin. Those never looked like landing.
Darkk lands a really nice looking cross but Ysengrin seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ysengrin counters with a series of strikes. Darkk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darkk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darkk works the jab nicely.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darkk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ysengrin will feel that in the morning.
Ysengrin walks into a left hand.
Darkk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ysengrin. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Darkk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darkk.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Darkk throws a body kick.
Darkk misses with a looping right.
Ysengrin tried to counter with a leg kick but Darkk avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darkk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ysengrin is out of range and Darkk settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk misses with a leg kick.
Ysengrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darkk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Ysengrin throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darkk - that will leave a mark!
Darkk lands a head kick. Ysengrin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darkk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid body kick from Darkk.
Darkk just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ysengrin is out of range.
Ysengrin pushes Darkk away with a front kick.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Darkk misses.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick
and Darkk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ysengrin takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses.
Darkk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
Darkk connects with a nice looking jab.
Darkk tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darkk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darkk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Darkk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ysengrin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ysengrin presses Darkk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darkk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darkk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin lands an overhand right.
Darkk misses with a head kick.
Ysengrin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darkk pushes Ysengrin away with a front kick.
Ysengrin tries to land a front kick but Darkk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ysengrin pushes Darkk up against the cage in a clinch.
Ysengrin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darkk blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
Darkk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Francis Ysengrin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ysengrin walks into a jab.
Darkk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Darkk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darkk connects with a solid leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a chopping leg kick but Darkk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ysengrin ducks right into an uppercut from Darkk.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darkk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darkk thows a leg kick but Ysengrin checks it
and Ysengrin counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darkk ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ysengrin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darkk has had enough of the clinch but Ysengrin keeps him there for the moment.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darkk blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Darkk tries to break the clinch but Ysengrin is controlling the position.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ysengrin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darkk is trying to force a seperation but Ysengrin has the dominant position.
Francis Ysengrin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
Darkk lands a front kick.
Darkk connects with the punch.
Ysengrin doesn't manage to clinch there - Darkk circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Darkk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ysengrin is able to avoid easily.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot
and Darkk counters with a leg kick.
Darkk throws a leg kick but Ysengrin checks it.
Ysengrin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darkk scores with a head kick.
Darkk moves out of range as Ysengrin throws a body kick.
Ysengrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darkk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkk misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ysengrin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ysengrin checks a low kick from Darkk.
Ysengrin tries to land a leg kick but Darkk saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk throws a sloppy head kick and Ysengrin moves out of range easily.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Darkk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Darkk.
It looked like Ysengrin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darkk misses with a body kick.
Darkk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Darkk.
Darkk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ysengrin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darkk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darkk avoids a kick to the body.
Darkk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darkk swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darkk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Darkk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darkk thows a body kick. Ysengrin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darkk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Darkk is looking to score with low kicks.
Darkk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Darkk misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ysengrin misses the target.
Ysengrin has closed the distance and engaged Darkk in a clinch.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Darkk's ribcage. Darkk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebeneezer Darkk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darkk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebeneezer Darkk!
Ebeneezer Darkk is the new lightweight champion!
Francis Ysengrin spoke after the fight, saying 'God decided I will lose this fight to humble me, forgive me oh Lord.'.
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