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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Daley (ranked 2231 p4p, 246 weight class) and Sven Svennson (ranked 2167 p4p, 241 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston. Sven Svennson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Svennson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svennson cracks Daley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Svennson throws a poor cross that misses
and Daley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svennson's knee momentarily.
Svennson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svennson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daley is trying to defend but Svennson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Svennson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Svennson.
Daley pushes Svennson off looking to stand but Svennson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley manages to get to full guard.
Svennson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body punch from Daley.
Good shot there by Daley.
Daley lands a nice looking body kick.
Svennson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svennson connects with a looping right hand.
Svennson cracks Daley with an uppercut from hell and Daley crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Svennson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Daley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svennson pushes down on Daley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Daley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daley won't allow Svennson to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svennson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Daley! More strikes land and this one is all over! Svennson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svennson!
Sven Svennson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 2655 p4p, 265 weight class) and Carl Kingston (ranked 1743 p4p, 190 weight class). Kingston has chosen Creep - Radiohead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a body punch but I Can moves out of range.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
Kingston clinches.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.
I Can misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for I Can with that takedown attempt.
I Can moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from I Can. I Can gets slowly back to his feet.
I Can lunges at Kingston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kingston's hand.
I Can shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from I Can misses.
Kingston lands the left hand.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kingston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but I Can moved away.
I Can definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kingston is predictable there
and I Can counters with a series of strikes. Kingston will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
I Can tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. I Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
I Can cracks Kingston with a right hand to the side of the head.
I Can takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
I Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
I Can misses with an uppercut
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely.
Kingston drives through and clinches with I Can against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
I Can checks the leg kick nicely there.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
I Can checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - I Can had a free shot at his head there.
I Can shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
I Can lands with a good body shot.
I Can connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston tries to clinch but I Can is having none of it.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston defending well as I Can loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
I Can bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I Can is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
I Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from I Can.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingston connects with the punch.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but I Can moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. I Can darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
I Can blocks a head kick by Kingston.
I Can throws a big counter combination but Kingston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as I Can throws out the jab.
I Can steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
Kingston lands a jab.
I Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Can.
I Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
I Can throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can misses with a looping right.
I Can avoids the body shot from Kingston.
I Can goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
I Can keeps the fight on the outside.
I Can blocks a head kick by Kingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston rushes I Can and presses him up against the cage.
I Can takes a shot to the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by I Can.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I Can connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of I Can 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from I Can.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but I Can bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
I Can tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
I Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I Can takes one to the chin there.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping I Can at a distance.
I Can is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingston's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can tries to pass to full mount but Kingston defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
I Can looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
I Can drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
letting I Can counter with a right hand.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract I Can.
I Can is looking for a counter combo.
I Can swinging wildly here.
I Can gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston moves into the clinch.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can wants a takedown but no success here.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
I Can scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as I Can controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of I Cans head.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston pushes I Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston tries to work over I Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from I Can.
I Can looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingston.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
I Can misses the jab.
I Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
I Can misses with a straight left.
I Can takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands with a cross.
I Can throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston rushes I Can and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
I Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
I Can ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
I Can thuds his right hand into Kingston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
I Can bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged I Can in a clinch.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can avoids the head kick by Kingston.
I Can looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston is rocked!
I Can throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
I Can throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston cracks the inside of I Can's front leg.
I Can gets tackled into the cage by Kingston. Kingston maintains the clinch.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
Kingston pushes I Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Kingston.
I've got Kingston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
Carl Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riff Jetson (ranked 1626 p4p, 200 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 1079 p4p, 136 weight class). Jetson comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel. Cole has chosen Gerardo's Rico Suave as his entrance music. Rico Cole will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riff Jetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jetson. Jetson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jetson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jetson is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jetson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jetson walks into a jab.
Jetson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Jetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetson wants to clinch.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole moves away from the strike by Jetson.
Cole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jetson if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Jetson throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole throws a leg kick but Jetson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole slips under a jab.
Jetson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jetson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Jetson's knee but Jetson avoids it well.
Jetson scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jetson checks a leg kick.
Riff Jetson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetson lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Jetson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole stalks Jetson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jetson's face. Jetson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jetson checks the leg kick.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but Jetson avoids it.
Jetson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Jetson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jetson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jetson motions for Cole to come forward. Jetson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jetson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson moves out of range of the body kick from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jetson is able to avoid easily.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jetson in his tracks.
Jetson tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Jetson walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Jetson lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Jetson dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Jetson slips under a jab.
Jetson throws a big shot that misses.
Jetson looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Jetson.
Jetson jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jetson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jetson tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Jetson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.
Jetson throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Jetson misses with a body kick.
Jetson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jetson. Jetson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cole.
Cole delivers a nice body kick.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Jetson slips the punch.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jetson.
A good leg kick by Jetson.
A jab lands there for Jetson.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jetson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Cole misses.
Jetson throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jetson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole defending well as Jetson loads up on a big left hand.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jetson is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jetson.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Jetson throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jetson is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jetson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Jetson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jetson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Jetson settles back down.
Jetson throws a shot to the body.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Jetson wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jetson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Cole misses.
Jetson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jetson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jetson with a nice cross.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jetson. That's going to slow Cole down.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jetson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Jetson staying out of range there.
Jetson tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a hook
and Jetson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jetson.
Jetson throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jetson is out of range.
Jetson throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Jetson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole circles away.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Jetson moves out of range easily.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Jetson moved out of range nicely.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Jetson lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
Jetson ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Jetson catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Jetson.
Jetson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riff Jetson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole avoids the body shot from Jetson.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jetson in his tracks.
Jetson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jetson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Jetson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Jetson misses with a head kick.
Jetson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jetson.
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jetson is out of range.
Jetson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jetson throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Jab by Cole.
Nice body kick there by Cole.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
Jetson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jetson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole scores with the left hand. Jetson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jetson looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Jetson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole throws a low kick, looking for Jetson's leg but Jetson calmly moves out of range.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Jetson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
Jetson lands with a cross.
Jetson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jetson clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Jetson misses
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Jetson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cole manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jetson checks a leg kick.
Jetson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Jetson there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jetson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
Jetson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetson.
Cole connects with a crisp jab.
Jetson throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Jetson avoids it with no problem.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cole.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jetson loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Jetson throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jetson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Jetson misses its intended target.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Jetson moves away and avoids it.
Jetson tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but Jetson avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole connects with a leg kick. Jetson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jetson.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jetson. Jetson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rico Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jetson tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Jetson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Jetson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jetson throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with an inside leg kick.
Jetson throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jetson throws a shot to the body.
Cole avoids the body shot from Jetson.
Jetson wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Jetson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Cole.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Jetson moved away.
Jetson slips under a jab from Cole.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jetson.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
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!
Jetson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jetson throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole slips a straight right by Jetson.
Jetson drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jetson. Jetson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Jetson ducks down to avoid it.
Jetson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jetson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jetson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Jetson throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Jetson connects with a jab.
Good work by Jetson as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jetson.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jetson throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Jetson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jetson.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jetson defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a low kick but Jetson avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jetson misses the target.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jetson in his tracks.
Cole swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
A jab from Jetson misses.
Cole throws a low kick, looking for Jetson's leg but Jetson calmly moves out of range.
Jetson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jetson.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
Jetson slips a jab from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jetson.
Jetson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jetson looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole scores with a head kick. Jetson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Jetson moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Jetson cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Jetson moved out of range.
Jetson half committed to a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Jetson - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jetson with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a jab.
A low kick from Jetson is predictable there
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Cole throws a head kick but Jetson moves out of range.
Cole avoids the head kick by Jetson.
Jetson slips a jab from Cole.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Jetson's head.
Cole misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jetson.
Cole throws a hook but Jetson blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jetson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jetson catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Jetson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jetson throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riff Jetson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
Our winner, Rico Cole, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Siegel (ranked 1985 p4p, 212 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 1659 p4p, 182 weight class). Siegel comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise. Wasyl Plutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Siegel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plutov doesn't seem phased though.
Plutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Siegel under the eye.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plutov defending well as Siegel loads up on a big left hand.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov misses with a hook.
Siegel throws a head kick but Plutov moves out of range.
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Siegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov lands an overhand right.
Plutov tries to work over Siegel's front leg with a kick but Siegel checks it.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
Siegel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Plutov.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Plutov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Siegel half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siegel on the side of the head.
Siegel lands a nice looking body shot.
Siegel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Siegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siegel looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Siegel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plutov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plutov connects with a looping right hand.
Siegel throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Siegel should have avoided that one.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Plutov counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov feints and then cracks Siegel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siegel down.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses.
Siegel slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Siegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov cracks Siegel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Siegel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plutov! But no joy.
That kick from Plutov tenderised Siegel's leg. Siegel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel throws a front kick aimed at Plutov's knee but Plutov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Plutov misses.
Siegel throws a shot to the body.
Siegel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siegel missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siegel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siegel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Siegel throws a leg kick but Plutov moved away.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Siegel moves out of range easily.
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutov is looking to chop away at Siegel's legs.
Siegel looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Plutov checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Plutov. Beautiful body shot.
Siegel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
Siegel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plutov.
Donk. Plutov catches Siegel right on the button with a cross.
Plutov throws the kick towards the body but Siegel avoids it.
Siegel thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel throws out a powerful jab.
Plutov throws a looping overhand right but Siegel ducks down to avoid it.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Plutov scores with a sloppy right hand. Siegel should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel slips under a jab from Plutov.
Siegel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Siegel.
Plutov misses with a hook. Siegel ducked under it nicely.
Siegel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Plutov just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov looks to land a combination but Siegel avoids it well.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siegel throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Plutov.
Siegel motions for Plutov to come forward. Siegel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov looks to throw a body kick
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Despite the aggression on Plutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Siegel.
Plutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plutov dips to his left and cracks Siegel with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siegel checks a leg kick.
Siegel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Siegel.
Siegel lands a nice hook to Plutov's body. Plutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plutov cracks Siegel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Plutov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Siegel moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Siegel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Plutov lands a head shot.
Plutov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutov scores with the left hand. Siegel knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Plutov coming out on top.
Plutov throws a body kick that misses.
Siegel misses with an uppercut.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plutov.
Siegel lands with an overhand left.
Siegel lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov moves to clinch but Siegel breaks away
letting Siegel counter with a right hand.
Siegel moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Siegel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siegel throws a leg kick
and Plutov counters with a body kick.
Siegel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov lands a body shot.
Plutov avoids the head kick by Siegel.
A good leg kick by Plutov.
A jab lands there for Siegel.
Plutov throws a hook but Siegel blocks it.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Siegel. Beautiful body shot.
Siegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siegel momentarily.
Siegel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siegel's head.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plutov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Siegel lands.
Plutov cracks Siegel with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plutov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Siegel is out of range.
Plutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siegel moves away.
Siegel scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Siegel under the eye.
Siegel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Siegel saw that one coming.
Plutov thuds his right hand into Siegel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plutov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siegel stuns Plutov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Siegel checks a low kick from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a hook
enabling Siegel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Siegel moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Plutov blocks a jab.
Plutov lands an overhand right.
A big left from Siegel misses.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siegel misses with a hook
and Siegel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plutov misses with a body shot.
Plutov catches Siegel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Siegel connects with a nice looking jab.
Siegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Siegel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Plutov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Siegel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siegel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Plutov takes a swing at Siegel's ribcage but misses.
Plutov lands with a hook. Siegel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Plutov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siegel if he has to take too many more of those.
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siegel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siegel takes one to the chin there.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
Siegel moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Plutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov jabs Siegel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siegel manages to avoid it.
Siegel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Plutov misses with a jab to the body
and Siegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Plutov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plutov lands a leg kick that knocks Siegel off balance momentarily.
Plutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Siegel lands with a right hand.
Plutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plutov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel works the jab nicely.
Siegel misses with a wild combination.
Plutov throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Plutov catches Siegel right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plutov.
Siegel scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Plutov. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siegel defending well as Plutov loads up on a big left hand.
Siegel drops his hands momentarily and Plutov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Plutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Siegel throws a head kick that Plutov semi-blocks.
Siegel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Siegel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Plutov lands with a right hand.
Siegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Siegel 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 Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Siegel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel scores with a nice right hand.
Plutov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Siegel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Siegel throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Siegel misses with a kick to the body.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siegel has time to react.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
Plutov throws out a leg kick but Siegel moves out of range and Plutov only half commits.
Siegel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Siegel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Plutov.
Nice cross by Siegel.
Plutov throws a jab when Siegel was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Plutov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel misses the jab.
Plutov misses with a looping left.
Plutov moves out of range as Siegel strikes.
Plutov throws out a counter right but Siegel avoids it with no problem.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Siegel.
Plutov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siegel has time to react.
Plutov lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plutov.
Siegel throws a hook but Plutov avoids it easily.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siegel misses with the combination.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plutov looks to land a left hand but Siegel moved out of range nicely.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Plutov.
Siegel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Siegel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siegel swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siegel jabs Plutov right on the nose. Plutov blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Siegel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plutov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plutov lands the left hand.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Siegel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Siegel misses.
Siegel throws a sloppy head kick and Plutov moves out of range easily.
Plutov lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov lands with a straight right. Siegel didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Plutov catches Siegel right on the button with a cross.
Siegel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plutov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristotle Nicomachus (ranked 811 p4p, 117 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 914 p4p, 131 weight class). Nicomachus comes into the arena with Drake - Trophies blaring out of the sound system. Aristotle Nicomachus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aristotle Nicomachus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury cracks Nicomachus with an open hand slap.
Nicomachus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicomachus tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it.
Fury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicomachus. That did some damage!
Nicomachus misses with a lunging right hand
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus moves forwards but Fury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicomachus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury scores with a jab. Nicomachus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicomachus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicomachus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicomachus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicomachus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Fury has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicomachus misses with a leg kick.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicomachus lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicomachus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage!
Fury lands a high kick!
Nicomachus throws a low kick but Fury avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a push kick but Nicomachus slaps the foot to one side.
Nicomachus is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Fury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicomachus misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nicomachus. Those never looked like landing.
Fury wants to counter with a clinch but Nicomachus pushes him away.
Nicomachus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury tries to clinch up but Nicomachus circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Nicomachus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicomachus punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Nicomachus saw that one coming.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Nicomachus
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicomachus misses the target.
Fury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicomachus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicomachus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicomachus scores with a nice body kick.
Aristotle Nicomachus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus connects with a body shot.
Nicomachus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fury.
Fury jabs at Nicomachus's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fury.
Fury takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fury tried to score with a low kick but Nicomachus checks it.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick as Fury jumps back.
Fury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Nicomachus counters with a left to the body.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Fury moved away.
As Nicomachus backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Nicomachus manages to avoid it all.
Nicomachus blocks a head kick by Fury.
Nicomachus throws a push kick but Fury slaps the foot to one side.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicomachus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus misses with a low kick.
Nicomachus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donk. Nicomachus catches Fury right on the button with a cross.
Fury is looking to clinch.
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fury.
Fury misses with a hook.
Fury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicomachus jabs Fury right on the nose. Fury blinks but takes it well.
Fury walks into a left hand.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the head.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tries to counter with a clinch but Nicomachus shakes him off and moves away.
Nicomachus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicomachus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury throws a leg kick but Nicomachus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Nicomachus.
A jab from Nicomachus misses.
Fury jabs at Nicomachus's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury avoids the body shot from Nicomachus.
Nicomachus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fury is out of range and Nicomachus settles back down.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicomachus.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fury 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 Nicomachus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicomachus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fury checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fury throws a leg kick but Nicomachus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicomachus.
Fury throws a nice head kick!
Nicomachus lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Fury. That snapped Nicomachus's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury misses with a looping left.
Nicomachus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fury scores with a jab to the body.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristotle Nicomachus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fury. That's going to slow Nicomachus down.
Nicomachus misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicomachus. That's going to slow Fury down.
Nicomachus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicomachus moves away from the strike by Fury.
Nicomachus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Nicomachus.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury looks to land a left hand but Nicomachus moved out of range nicely.
Nicomachus throwing a counter right hand but Fury manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicomachus - that will leave a mark!
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fury might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicomachus has got the better of the exchanges.
Nicomachus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicomachus blocks it well.
Nicomachus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicomachus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Nicomachus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicomachus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicomachus throws a low kick but Fury moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands with a hook. Nicomachus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fury blocks a leg kick.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Fury is looking to clinch but Nicomachus is avoiding it.
Nicomachus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Fury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicomachus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Nicomachus scores with a jab to the head.
Nicomachus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury sizes up Nicomachus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicomachus throws a chopping leg kick but Fury manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicomachus throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicomachus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aristotle Nicomachus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicomachus throws a leg kick which misses Fury's front leg but catches the back leg as Fury tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicomachus should have avoided that one.
Nicomachus throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a good low kick that Nicomachus was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Nicomachus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fury throws a lazy right hand but Nicomachus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury scores with a leg kick.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicomachus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Nicomachus wants to land a leg kick but Fury is out of range.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicomachus manages to avoid it.
Nicomachus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fury is out of range.
Nicomachus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Fury.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Fury avoids it.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicomachus is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking to chop away at Nicomachus's legs.
Nicomachus misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Nicomachus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Nicomachus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicomachus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses.
Fury replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicomachus blocks it well.
Nicomachus throws a sloppy head kick
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Fury avoids it.
Nicomachus misses with a right hand
and Fury counters with a left to the body.
Fury takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fury - that will leave a mark!
Nicomachus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fury.
Fury avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicomachus throws a leg kick but Fury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicomachus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicomachus misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury throws a lazy right hand but Nicomachus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury is looking to land body kicks.
Fury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Fury blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Nicomachus misses.
Nicomachus ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Nicomachus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nicomachus tries a low kick but Fury avoids it.
Nice cross by Nicomachus.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury sizes up Nicomachus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicomachus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicomachus throws a head kick that misses.
Nicomachus sets himself, and Fury steps forward looking for the clinch! Nicomachus avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geese Fury will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nicomachus just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fury throws a body kick that misses.
Nicomachus connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicomachus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fury misses with a straight right.
Fury misses the body punch
and Nicomachus counters with a nice leg kick.
Fury avoids the head kick by Nicomachus.
Fury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicomachus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicomachus checks a leg kick.
Fury throws a body kick that misses.
Fury punishes Nicomachus's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury wants to clinch up but Nicomachus keeps it at a distance.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicomachus.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicomachus was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Nicomachus throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicomachus tried to counter with a leg kick but Fury avoided it.
Nicomachus misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Nicomachus connects with a leg kick. Fury looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fury is looking to land body kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury tries to clinch but Nicomachus moves out of range.
Nicomachus scores with the left hand. Fury knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicomachus. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicomachus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicomachus throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Fury throws a front kick aimed at Nicomachus's knee but Nicomachus avoids it well.
Nicomachus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fury misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nicomachus.
As Fury looks to move away, Nicomachus throws a big counter combo but Fury just gets out of the way.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Nicomachus moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicomachus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
It looked like Nicomachus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicomachus's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicomachus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicomachus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicomachus lands with a cross.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fury throws out a counter right but Nicomachus avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Fury misses.
Fury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fury has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury misses with a leg kick.
Fury throws a front kick aimed at Nicomachus's knee but Nicomachus avoids it well.
Nicomachus throws a counter high kick but Fury was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nicomachus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicomachus. Nicomachus obviously looking to wear him down.
Fury tries to move into range but Nicomachus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fury throws a hook but Nicomachus avoids it easily.
Fury blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Fury does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Nicomachus.
Fury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicomachus's sensitive parts.
Nicomachus lands with a good body shot.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicomachus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fury slips under a jab from Nicomachus.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Nicomachus slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Nicomachus is out of range.
Fury tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicomachus is able to avoid easily.
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicomachus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fury takes a step back to recover.
Nicomachus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicomachus misses with an uppercut. Fury saw that one coming.
Nicomachus sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicomachus is just out of range.
Nicomachus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fury throws a jab when Nicomachus was well out of range.
Nicomachus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Nicomachus with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicomachus.
Fury thows a leg kick but Nicomachus checks it
and Nicomachus counters with a straight right hand.
Fury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fury connects with a body shot.
Nicomachus misses with an uppercut.
Fury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicomachus can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristotle Nicomachus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicomachus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristotle Nicomachus!
A relieved looking Aristotle Nicomachus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 1284 p4p, 163 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 762 p4p, 105 weight class). Fakiiri comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF blaring out of the sound system. Beckett Bellwether struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Beckett Bellwether acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellwether lands a big shot that drops Fakiiri! Can he finish him?
It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Bellwether stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fakiiri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fakiiri wants to stand up but Bellwether is controlling him.
Bellwether drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fakiiri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fakiiri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fakiiri!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellwether is looking for a sweep.
Bellwether is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fakiiri stands up.
A big left from Bellwether misses.
Bellwether misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fakiiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellwether uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Bellwether has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fakiiri uses from the top position.
Fakiiri wants to get up but he can't break Bellwether's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bellwether has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bellwether has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fakiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bellwether is working an open guard so Fakiiri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bellwether has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fakiiri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri pushes Bellwether up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellwether lands a takedown into guard.
Fakiiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bellwether looking to pass the guard.
Fakiiri wriggles free and stands up.
Fakiiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellwether circles away.
Bellwether waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Good leg kick by Bellwether there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fakiiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bellwether circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Bellwether is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fakiiri to keep the fight standing.
Bellwether decides to pull guard.
Bellwether is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellwether is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fakiiri defends well.
Fakiiri stands and steps away. Bellwether gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fakiiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellwether throws out the jab.
Bellwether shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fakiiri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bellwether drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bellwether as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fakiiri screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bellwether! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Beckett Bellwether!
After the fight, Beckett Bellwether was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nakki Fakiiri spoke after the fight, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 494 p4p, 64 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 410 p4p, 48 weight class). Stark has chosen Gardenia by KYUSS as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
158 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
A left lands for Stark.
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Stark lands but Ozolinsh takes it in his stride.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a right hand to the body.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Stark settles back down.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Stark cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Stark.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stark 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.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a series of punches but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Stark throws a low kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range easily.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Stark.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Stark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozolinsh. That snapped Stark's head back.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh jabs at Stark's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark with a jab.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Stark slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh blocks a head kick by Stark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ozolinsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh thumps Stark with a low kick.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stark tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
It appears Ozolinsh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khal Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
As Stark backs away, Ozolinsh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Stark blocks it.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark connects with a jab.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a combination
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Stark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozolinsh throws a quick counter head kick but Stark was just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark misses the jab.
Ozolinsh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Stark prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Stark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark is trying to drag Ozolinsh to the mat but Ozolinsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark jabs Ozolinsh right on the nose. Ozolinsh blinks but takes it well.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark connects with a looping right hand.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark avoids a kick 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!
Stark digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses the jab.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh connects with a crisp jab.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a low kick, right behind Stark 's knee.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh cracks Stark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ozolinsh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stark to stand back up!
Stark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh knocks out Stark with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ozolinsh before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ozolinsh picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atanase Teodor (ranked 353 p4p, 45 weight class) and Don Gotti (ranked 222 p4p, 31 weight class). Teodor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pots and pans banging . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Gotti!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti cracks a nice hook into Teodor's ribs.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teodor.
Gotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Teodor steps away.
Teodor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teodor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Gotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teodor throws a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teodor misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Gotti throws the kick towards the body but Teodor avoids it.
Teodor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Gotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Teodor.
Gotti cracks Teodor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor blocks it.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Atanase Teodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gotti takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Teodor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Teodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTeodor.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teodor pinned against the cage. Teodor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Jab from Teodor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti throws a solid leg kick but Teodor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gotti.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Teodor's body.
Teodor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teodor rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Teodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Teodor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Teodor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti defending well as Teodor loads up on a big left hand.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotti.
Teodor blocks a head kick by Gotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Teodor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Teodor blocks the leg kick.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Teodor lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gotti, right into the meat.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gotti. Teodor shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Teodor catches Gotti right on the button with a cross.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teodor!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Teodor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Teodor throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Teodor lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Teodor cracks Gotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti jabs Teodor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teodor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Teodor throws a right hand that Gotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotti also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Gotti.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teodor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gotti tries to land a leg kick but Teodor saw it coming and moves away.
Teodor throws a push kick but Gotti slaps the foot to one side.
Teodor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teodor.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teodor connects with the punch.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gotti just manages to avoid it.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Gotti works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Gotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gotti misses the body punch
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Teodor is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teodor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Teodor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Teodor lands with a hook. Gotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teodor misses with a hook.
Teodor checks the leg kick.
Teodor tries to land a body kick
and Gotti counters with a shoot takedown. Teodor fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotti is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotti passes Teodor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Teodor won't allow it.
Gotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teodor sees it coming and defends easily.
Teodor keeping hold of Gotti's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Teodor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotti wants to pass to mount but Teodor is defending the position.
Teodor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotti.
Teodor makes his way to full guard, as Gotti worked for a kimura.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Gotti misses.
Gotti looks for the body kick but Teodor saw that one coming.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Teodor misses the jab.
Teodor misses with a hook to the body
and Gotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teodor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti looking for a takedown.
Teodor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Gotti.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gotti.
Teodor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Teodor's head back.
Teodor jabs Gotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodor misses with a wild combination.
Gotti walks into a stiff left hand from Teodor.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teodor.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor checks a leg kick nicely.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Gotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gotti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Teodor finish him?
Teodor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gotti out cold! Gotti is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Atanase Teodor!
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 96 p4p, 16 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 154 p4p, 22 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Egyptian slams his shin into Daniels's torso.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Daniels's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Daniels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Egyptian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Daniels checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels 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.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian jabs at Daniels's body.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Daniels tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Daniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Daniels takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian counters with a body kick.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Egyptian there.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Daniels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian connects with a nice looking jab.
Egyptian clinches.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egyptian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Egyptian.
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daniels's calf.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Egyptian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Daniels checks it.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egyptian thows a body kick. Daniels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daniels checks it well.
Daniels lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking for the big counter here.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Daniels saw it coming and moves away.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels blocks the body kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Daniels's front leg.
Egyptian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Egyptian scores with a four punch combination!
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Egyptian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Egyptian is looking for the big counter here.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Daniels down.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels backing away here, and Egyptian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian throws a chopping leg kick but Daniels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Egyptian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
It appears Daniels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniels. That did some damage!
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Daniels sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels slips a jab from Egyptian.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Egyptian lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Daniels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Daniels's leg but Daniels calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Daniels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Daniels checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daniels cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Daniels checks it.
Good work by Egyptian as he checks the leg kick.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Egyptian is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
Egyptian tries to work over Daniels's front leg with a kick but Daniels checks it.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Daniels checks it.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels scores with a jab.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one.
Egyptian defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Daniels misses its target.
Daniels checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Egyptian moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Egyptian misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Daniels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Egyptian will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
Daniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Egyptian is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniels swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daniels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egyptian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels checks a low kick from Egyptian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Egyptian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Daniels scores with a jab.
Daniels scores with a sloppy right hand. Egyptian should have avoided that one.
Daniels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daniels!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels slips a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daniels if he has to take too many more of those.
Daniels throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Daniels.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian wants to slow Daniels down by chopping away at his legs.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Daniels saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Daniels misses with a lunging right hand
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Daniels misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels had his way with Osiris Egyptian in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian 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 Daniels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daniels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Daniels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Egyptian motions for Daniels to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egyptian's sensitive parts.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a big head kick but Daniels shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daniels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Daniels finds it's target.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egyptian back to the cage. Daniels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Daniels is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
Daniels blocks a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels feints a jab promting Egyptian to slip. Daniels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Egyptian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Daniels throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A left lands for Daniels.
Egyptian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Daniels misses its target.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Egyptian cracks the inside of Daniels's front leg.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daniels duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
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 Jack Daniels.
I think Daniels 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jack Daniels, 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 Tong Po (ranked 123 p4p, 18 weight class) and Aki Hiko (ranked 448 p4p, 63 weight class). Aki Hiko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hiko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Po avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Po staying out of range there.
Po lands the left hand.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Hiko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Po quickly recovers to half guard.
Hiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Po is just riding it out for now. Hiko eventually gives up the hold.
Hiko throws a strike but Po avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po keeping moving, preventing Hiko from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Po haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Po keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Po uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Po!
Po controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Po 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.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
Hiko trying to keep a closed guard but Po is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Po preventing the sweep.
Hiko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiko is on top in guard.
Po looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Po gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hiko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
Po is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po won't allow Hiko to get back to his feet.
Hiko is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Hiko 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.
Po stays in close to Hiko's body and controls the position.
Po continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Hiko.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hiko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Po, right into the meat.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po misses with an uppercut.
Hiko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
A solid leg kick lands there for Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiko.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiko throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Po swings widly with a right hand
letting Hiko counter with a right hand.
Hiko connects with a right hand. Po shakes it off.
Hiko thuds his right hand into Po's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiko. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Sloppy strikes from Hiko. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po works the jab nicely.
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiko throws a low kick but Po avoids it.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po cracks Hiko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hiko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Po finish him?
Hiko is rocked!
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
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!
Po goes for a small jab and connects. Now Po goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hiko stumbles back but Po runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hiko to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hiko will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tong Po!
Tong Po decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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