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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gravity (ranked 1344 p4p, 201 weight class) and Hyryx Dall (ranked 1747 p4p, 260 weight class). Dall has chosen Rattlesnake as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great wrestler
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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
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Gravity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Gravity.
Gravity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravity lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Donk. Gravity catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Gravity's shoulder, as Gravity tries to avoid the shot.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Gravity does it's job there.
Dall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dall wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Gravity's corner calls for a 1-2. Gravity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Gravity ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Gary Gravity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Gravity. Beautiful body shot.
Gravity closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Gravity has Dall pressed against the cage, preventing Dall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gravity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravity lands with a short shot to the head.
Gravity manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gravity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gravity regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gravity's head.
Dall is trying to control. Gravity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall prevents Gravity from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to take a breather but Gravity is having none of it.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gravity is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gravity defending well though.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gravity is trying to control but can't.
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.
Dall prevents Gravity from improving his position.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Gravity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to pass to mount but Gravity is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gravity is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gravity throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gravity shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dall cracks Gravity with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Gravity misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall throws out a counter right but Gravity avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravity.
Dall cracks Gravity with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gravity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dall is looking for a takedown.
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravity throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravity throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gravity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Gravity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravity checks a leg kick.
Gravity moves away from the strike by Dall.
Gravity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Gravity moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravity goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Dall looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gravity throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Gravity walks into a jab.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravity drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
Gravity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gravity is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks the clinch.
Gravity tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravity.
Some wild striking there from Dall.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Gravity jabs at Dall's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Gravity had a free shot at his head there.
Gravity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravity tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall moves away from the strike by Gravity.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravity misses the target.
Gravity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravity fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Dall.
Gravity cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
A good leg kick by Gravity.
Gravity is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Gravity sees coming a mile off.
Gravity uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands the left hand.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravity connects with a single shot there.
Gravity scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gravity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Gravity there.
Gravity shoots in and drives through. Dall sprawls well.
Dall is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Gravity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravity moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Gravity tries for a takedown but Dall circles away easily
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Gravity dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dall tries to move into range but Gravity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gary Gravity is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravity missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Gravity misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravity swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Gravity is rocked!
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a big head kick that sends Gravity tumbling to the mat! Dall takes a step backwards and waves Gravity back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Gravity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravity blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gravity to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick De Struicao (ranked 2697 p4p, 331 weight class) and Arthur Pinto (ranked 2518 p4p, 313 weight class). De Struicao comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Struicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Pinto connects with the punch.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Struicao moves away.
Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by De Struicao.
De Struicao scores with a leg kick.
Pinto with a nice cross.
Pinto is looking to score with low kicks.
De Struicao loads up on a big right hand but Pinto slips the punch.
De Struicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Struicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pinto throws a hook but De Struicao blocks it.
De Struicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
Jab from Pinto.
Pinto stuns De Struicao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Struicao drops his hands momentarily and Pinto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Struicao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinto is able to avoid easily.
Pinto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto clinches up against the cage.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Pinto lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
De Struicao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Struicao's calf.
Pinto misses with a looping left.
De Struicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
De Struicao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinto scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Struicao. That's going to slow Pinto down.
De Struicao looks to land a left hand but Pinto moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Struicao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Struicao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Struicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Struicao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Struicao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinto throws a hook to the side of De Struicao's head but De Struicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and De Struicao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto connects with a leg kick. De Struicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Struicao manages to avoid it.
As Pinto looks to move away, De Struicao throws a big counter combo but Pinto just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinto stalling in the clinch but De Struicao improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Struicao's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinto.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by De Struicao.
Pinto lands an uppercut.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to De Struicao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pinto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinto lands a shoulder strike.
De Struicao throws a head punch that misses.
Pinto cracks De Struicao with a nice body shot.
Pinto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinto is working De Struicao over against the cage.
De Struicao is breathing heavily.
Pinto pushes De Struicao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Struicao misses with a body punch.
De Struicao blocking some punches.
De Struicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinto's elbow.
De Struicao has a couple of punches blocked by Pinto.
De Struicao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinto cracks De Struicao with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a body punch.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as De Struicao controls the action.
De Struicao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
De Struicao tries to break the clinch but Pinto is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Struicao.
Pinto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as De Struicao controls the action.
Pinto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Struicao backwards.
Pinto scores with a shoulder strike.
De Struicao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from De Struicao fails to land.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as De Struicao controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
A head punch on the inside from De Struicao fails to land.
Pinto digs a right hand into De Struicao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Struicao's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Struicao blocking some punches.
De Struicao misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Struicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Struicao blocks a body shot from Pinto.
Nice body punch from Pinto.
Pinto gets through De Struicao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Pinto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto lands with a right to the head.
Pinto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Struicao being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Struicao misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinto.
Pinto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Struicao or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pinto lands with an uppercut that bounces De Struicao off the cage and back into range.
A left lands for Pinto.
De Struicao is rocked!
De Struicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oh De Struicao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Pinto counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts De Struicao! He's just covering up as Pinto starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augie (ranked 962 p4p, 112 weight class) and Kenton Okunaba (ranked 1047 p4p, 124 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenton Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augie moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Augie.
Augie misses with a looping left.
Okunaba scores with a push kick.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Augie 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.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Augie slaps the foot to one side.
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augie shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augie throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba clinches up with Augie and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Augie avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Augie throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augie is defending well for now.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augie blocks it with crossed arms.
Augie avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Augie has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okunaba.
Augie is looking to control Okunaba's arms but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Augie has his back to the cage.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Augie.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns Augie into the cage.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augie's elbow.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba working Augie over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Augie avoids the damage to the body.
Augie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Augie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Augie is breathing heavily.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augie.
Augie working hard to break the clinch.
Augie tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Augie blocks with his arms.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augie is defending well for now.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Augie backwards.
Augie avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Augie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augie misses with a punch on the inside.
Augie blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Augie wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okunaba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Augie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augie's gas tank.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Augie misses with the head strike.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba pushes Augie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Augie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Augie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Okunaba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Augie is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Okunaba with him. Okunaba is trying to defend but Augie has an arm under the chin now! Okunaba grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Augie!
Our winner, DJ Augie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rumble (ranked 1341 p4p, 150 weight class) and Harry Milne (ranked 2016 p4p, 233 weight class). Rumble comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun . Barney Rumble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Milne's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Milne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milne throws a big shot that misses.
Milne checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Rumble misses
and Milne counters with a series of strikes. Rumble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Milne misses with a hook.
Rumble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rumble throws a shot from downtown. Milne moves away and avoids it.
Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rumble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milne.
Rumble throws a hook but Milne avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumble throws a front kick aimed at Milne's knee but Milne avoids it well.
Rumble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumble lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Milne finds it's way through Rumble's defenses.
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumble misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milne thuds a left hand into Rumble's body.
Rumble defending well as Milne loads up on a big left hand.
Rumble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumble with a hook.
Rumble lands a really nice looking cross but Milne seems unphased.
Milne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumble.
Milne is looking to clinch but Rumble is avoiding it.
Milne is looking to score with low kicks.
Milne works the jab nicely.
Rumble thumps Milne with a low kick.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks Milne off balance momentarily.
Rumble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Milne avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by Milne.
Rumble sizes up Milne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Milne moves forwards but Rumble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milne throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble throws the left hand but Milne avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rumble managing to block the knees to the body from Milne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble blocks a body shot from Milne.
A short right from Milne.
Rumble lands a shoulder strike.
Rumble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milne avoids it.
Milne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rumble misses with an elbow strike.
Rumble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rumble throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumble misses with an uppercut. Milne saw that one coming.
Rumble jabs at Milne's body.
Rumble jabs Milne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rumble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milne.
Milne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rumble half committed to a counter leg kick.
Milne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble takes a swing at Milne's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble scores with a leg kick.
Milne misses with a hook. Rumble ducked under it nicely.
Rumble scores with a head kick. Milne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rumble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milne momentarily.
Milne is rocked!
Milne misses with a leg kick
and Rumble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rumble gets a clinch.
Milne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rumble lands a nice uppercut.
Milne lands a left hand.
Rumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milne wants to break free but Rumble has control.
Rumble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milne is still on wobbly legs! Can Rumble finish him?
Rumble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milne is defending well for now.
Milne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumbles head.
Milne seems to have recovered his senses.
Milne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rumble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Milne wants to counter the offense by Rumble and move into the clinch position.
Barney Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barney Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rumble throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Milne crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Thornton (ranked 357 p4p, 55 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 472 p4p, 76 weight class). Thornton comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Dall has chosen Red - Alredy Over as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dall to the ground. Thornton is now in Dall's guard.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thornton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Thornton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thornton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thornton with a nice head shot there.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Thornton pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall working for a triangle but Thornton defends it easily.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet.
Thornton postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Thornton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thornton defends well.
Thornton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Thornton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton passes into half guard.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Thornton with a nice head shot there.
Thornton being controlled here momentarily.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton content to stall in guard here.
Thornton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dall has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Thornton is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall has his foot on Thornton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thornton works his way back into a safe position though.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Thornton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thornton has his hands clasped together but Dall extends and breaks Thornton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Dall!
In his post fight interview, Galen Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St. Georges (ranked 567 p4p, 59 weight class) and Silas Monk (ranked 640 p4p, 66 weight class). St. Georges's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Monk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fucka Bjorn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Monk!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges misses with a shot to the body
letting Monk counter with a right hand.
Monk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St. Georges's calf.
Monk throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
St. Georges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Monk.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as St. Georges controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monk.
A short right from Monk.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Monk.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Monk.
St. Georges lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monk's elbow.
Monk prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
Monk misses with a punch on the inside.
Monk misses with a body punch.
Monk blocking some punches.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Georges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
Monk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monk is trying to break the clinch but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monk gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges works on Monk's body with a couple of short punches.
Monk breaks from the clinch.
Monk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monk looks winded!
St. Georges blocks the body kick.
St. Georges tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monk manages to circle out of the way.
St. Georges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St. Georges has managed to clinch.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Monk.
St. Georges lands a hook that snaps the head of Monk backwards.
Monk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from St. Georges.
Monk throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Monk.
St. Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monk was well out of range. Poor timing from St. Georges.
Monk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monk misses with a hook to the body
and St. Georges counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Monk! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by St. Georges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 298 p4p, 16 weight class) and Tomas Marley (ranked 581 p4p, 32 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos 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.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos .
Marley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Marley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos thuds a left hand into Marley's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Marley.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
so Ramos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramos 's guard. Nice move by Marley!
Ramos 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.
Marley content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking for a triangle here but Marley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marley stalling.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Marley works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Marley trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well.
Marley prevents Ramos from improving his position.
Ramos wants to control but Marley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marley content to control rather than advance.
Marley trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away.
Ramos is holding on to half guard well.
Ramos gets full guard.
Marley stands and throws Ramos 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marley's best efforts.
Ramos trying to control here.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Marley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Marley lands a two punch combo.
Marley throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Tomas Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Marley.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marley! But no joy.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramos 's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramos 's head.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marley misses with a hook.
Ramos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramos takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marley sprawls and moves away.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos takes one on the button.
Marley tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Ramos is looking to wear down Marley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Marley misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Ramos lands.
A low kick from Marley is predictable there
and Ramos counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos lands a nice forearm strike.
Tony Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marley can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ramos in side control, throwing shots but Marley defends.
Marley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marley regains half guard.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos .
Ramos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos stalling away here and it's allowed Marley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marley controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos .
Marley is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Ramos pushing down on Marley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marley tries to roll over but Ramos keeps him under control.
Ramos winds up and cracks Marley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Tony Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramos 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Marley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramos 's head.
Ramos jabs at Marley's body.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Marley lands with a hook. Ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramos darts in and clinches Marley up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Ramos managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos wants a takedown.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marley is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Ramos avoiding damage as Marley throws knees to the body.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos '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.
Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Ramos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Ramos defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley connects with the punch.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Marley.
Jab from Marley.
Ramos wants to clinch.
Marley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos drives through and clinches with Marley against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Ramos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Marley's hands, connecting with Marley's forehead.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos .
Marley trying to hold on to Ramos 's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Marley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tomas Marley made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Shota (ranked 324 p4p, 48 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 338 p4p, 51 weight class). Shota comes into the arena with Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
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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
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Reznick catches Shota right on the button with a cross.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota gets a clinch.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Shota's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznick.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Reznick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reznick avoids it.
Reznick lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Reznick controls his hands.
Reznick lands a shoulder strike.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reznick scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reznick blocks a body shot from Shota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota tries to work over Reznick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Reznick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reznick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with some punches.
Reznick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shota.
Shota digs a right hand into Reznick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznick's gas tank.
Reznick tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shota.
Reznick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shota seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reznick can turn it around.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick blocks a body shot from Shota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota presses Reznick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Shota.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick lands with a light punch inside.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Reznick.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota is working Reznick over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shota throws a hook to the side of Reznick's head but Reznick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota scores with a nice right hand.
Reznick clinches up with Shota and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Reznick.
Shota tries a body shot but Reznick blocks it.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick is working Shota over against the cage.
Reznick misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a body punch.
Trevor Reznick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reznick's elbow.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota working aggressively here.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Reznick.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Reznick blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reznick.
Reznick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reznick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shota lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota works on Reznick's body with a couple of short punches.
Reznick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick lands a nice uppercut.
Reznick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reznick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Reznick tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reznick lands with a right to the head.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
A short uppercut from Reznick.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Reznick lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reznick scores with a hook to the body.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Shota.
Reznick tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota misses with the head strike.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a punch to the body.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota pushes Reznick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota lands a left hand.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota misses with some punches.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznick.
Reznick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota misses with a punch to the body.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reznick is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota digs a right hand underneath Reznick's ribcage. Reznick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Reznick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reznick misses with a body shot.
Shota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reznick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Shota moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Reznick connects with a body shot that sends Shota's belly button to the back.
Reznick looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Reznick.
Shota throws a jab when Reznick was well out of range.
Reznick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Shota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Shota avoids the body shot from Reznick.
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Shota misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Reznick slips the punch.
Shota catches Reznick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Trevor Reznick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Reznick avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznick was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reznick throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shota moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shota at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Reznick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shota.
A big left from Shota misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Reznick misses.
Shota misses with a body shot
and Reznick moves into the clinch.
Shota lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznick.
Reznick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reznick tries to throw a body punch but Shota avoids it by throwing Reznick back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reznick fails to land.
Reznick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota blocks an uppercut.
Trevor Reznick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick prevents a body shot from Shota.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Reznick avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Reznick blocking some punches.
Reznick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Reznick lands a right hand.
Reznick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shota blocks a body shot from Reznick.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznick struggles to land a body shot inside as Shota controls his hands.
Reznick scores with a shoulder strike.
Shota presses Reznick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reznick misses with a punch on the inside.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick pushes Shota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reznick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reznick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reznick!
In his post fight interview, Trevor Reznick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Adrian Shota had this to say: 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spawn Diego (ranked 101 p4p, 16 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 350 p4p, 40 weight class). Diego kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire. Nikolaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fever . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spawn Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Nikolaev's head but Nikolaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolaev checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikolaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands with a nice combination. Nikolaev backs away looking to recover.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolaev throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Nikolaev throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikolaev dodges the punch combination from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolaev off the cage and back into range.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev misses with a straight left.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolaev manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Nikolaev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaev throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Nikolaev misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Nikolaev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Nikolaev feints and as Diego raises his hands in defense, Nikolaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikolaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego has momentary wrist control but Nikolaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diego controlling Nikolaev's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikolaev is working Diego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diego controlling Nikolaev's posture.
Nikolaev drops back looking for a leg! Diego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diego manages to kick Nikolaev off! Nikolaev jumps back into Diego's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev distracts Diego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikolaev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Diego wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Nikolaev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diego uses it to pass to side control.
Nikolaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diego's best efforts.
Diego decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spawn Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Nikolaev with an uppercut!
Nikolaev checks a leg kick.
Nikolaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a body shot.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego throws a right and a left that Nikolaev avoids nicely.
Nikolaev is looking for the big counter here.
Diego explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nikolaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Nikolaev moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Nikolaev checks a leg kick.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolaev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch combination from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Nikolaev slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Nikolaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spawn Diego dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nikolaev lands a head shot.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikolaev thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Diego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands with a good body shot.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego throws a body punch but Nikolaev moves out of range.
It seemed like Nikolaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nikolaev tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Diego misses.
Nikolaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Nikolaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nikolaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Nikolaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nikolaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
A clash of legs there as Nikolaev blocks the low kick.
Nikolaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolaev on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a left and a right that stings Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nikolaev coming out on top.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Nikolaev clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolaev moves into the clinch.
Nikolaev is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Nikolaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Nikolaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaevs head.
Nikolaev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolaev lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolaev blocks a body shot from Diego.
Nikolaev digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diego clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diego manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolaev.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Nikolaev counters with a takedown into side control.
Volya Nikolaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolaev prevents Diego from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volya Nikolaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nikolaev checks the leg kick.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego throws a hook but Nikolaev blocks it.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Nikolaev ducks down to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Nikolaev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolaev looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Nikolaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a body shot.
Spawn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolaev's shoulder, as Nikolaev tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev with a nice cross.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Nikolaev is out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego stuns Nikolaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikolaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego wants to sweep here but Nikolaev controlling him for the moment.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws an elbow that misses. Diego uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaev's guard. Nice move by Diego!
Nikolaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev prevents Diego from getting back to his feet.
Diego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diego has Nikolaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikolaev's guard.
Diego stays in close to Nikolaev's body and controls the position.
Nikolaev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diego has his hands clasped together but Nikolaev extends and breaks Diego's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nikolaev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Evil Nixon (ranked 13 p4p, 3 weight class). Burns 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Nixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon motions for Burns to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down.
Nixon has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon looks winded!
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Burns digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nixon manages to circle out of the way.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Jab from Burns .
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns lands with a cross.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Burns digs a good body shot into Nixon's ribs.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
A good leg kick by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down.
Burns throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Nixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nixon duly obliges.
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!
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Burns clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Burns moves into the clinch.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns misses with some punches.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Stalling in the clinch from Nixon.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon is working Burns over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns working aggressively here.
Nixon is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Burns is rocked!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon'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.
Burns cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nixon just manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Nixon checks a low kick from Burns .
Nixon feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Burns moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns slips a straight right by Nixon.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Nixon prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Burns .
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Burns .
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex John Conor Burns .
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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