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Skrap Fights 50 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grape Rita (ranked 22978 p4p, 518 weight class) and Kristoffer Kristensen (ranked 22101 p4p, 502 weight class). Kristensen has chosen ANNISOKAY - SKY as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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192 lbs
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183 cm
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grape Rita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristoffer Kristensen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rita connects with the punch.
Rita jabs Kristensen right on the nose. Kristensen blinks but takes it well.
Rita misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Kristensen 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.
Rita digs a good body shot into Kristensen's ribs.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Rita shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Rita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rita.
Rita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kristensen on the side of the head.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Rita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rita connects with a high kick.
Kristensen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kristensen there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Kristensen shoots in but Rita avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
A head kick from Rita lands but Kristensen takes it in his stride.
Kristensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rita avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rita cracks Kristensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Rita sprawls well. He's pushed Kristensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rita has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Kristensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Rita - just one landing.
Kristensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kristensen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita is looking to score with low kicks.
Rita throws a sloppy head kick and Kristensen moves out of range easily.
Rita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kristensen on the side of the head.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rita throws a counter high kick but Kristensen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grape Rita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rita sizes up Kristensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rita pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kristensen is out of range and Rita settles back down.
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rita scores with a nice right hand.
Kristensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Rita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kristensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rita connects with a looping right hand.
Rita lands the left hand.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kristensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Rita pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt - Rita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rita scores with a head kick.
Rita scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rita.
Rita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rita tries a head kick but it misses.
Kristensen with the counter takedown but Rita avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Rita.
Rita stuffs the takedown attempt from Kristensen. Kristensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rita gets caught flat footed, as Kristensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rita has his feet on Kristensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rita lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kristensen's head.
Rita is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rita 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 Kristensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kristensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristensen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rita lands a glancing blow to the side of Kristensen's head.
Kristensen walks into a left hand.
Rita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danga de danga de dang - Rita scores with a four punch combination!
Rita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rita connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kristensen scrambles back to his feet.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristensen walks into a straight right hand from Rita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Rita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kristensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rita avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Rita.
Rita with a hook.
Kristensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kristensen fails with the takedown.
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristensen is defended easily by Rita.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristensen walks into a straight right hand from Rita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rita lands with an uppercut that bounces Kristensen off the ropes and back into range.
Kristensen has a takedown stuffed.
Rita misses with a head kick.
Kristensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rita counters with a straight right hand.
Rita sizes up Kristensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kristensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kristensen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rita circles away.
Rita scores with a punch to the head.
Rita jabs Kristensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from Rita lands.
Grape Rita is winning the standup battle so far.
Rita cracks Kristensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Rita.
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!
Rita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kristensen feints the counter takedown.
Kristensen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rita keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Rita working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Rita looking for a sweep. Not yet Rita, not yet.
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Rita wants to sweep here but Kristensen controlling him for the moment.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
Rita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kristensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rita looking to control.
Kristensen cracks Rita with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kristensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kristensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kristensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kristensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kristensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rita keeping moving, preventing Kristensen from controlling successfully.
Rita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kristoffer Kristensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rita misses with a low kick.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rita as he avoids it easily.
Kristensen tries for a takedown but Rita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grape Rita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rita misses with a low kick.
Kristensen with the counter takedown but Rita avoids it easily.
Rita slaps away a takedown attempt from Kristensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rita lands with a hook. Kristensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Rita is looking to counter punch.
Rita connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grape Rita dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab by Rita.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rita sprawls well. Rita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristensen can do to turn this around?
Kristensen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kristensen is in Rita's guard.
Rita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kristensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Kristensen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rita working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristensen wants to control from the top but Rita keeps moving.
Rita wants to sweep here but Kristensen controlling him for the moment.
Kristensen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rita 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.
Kristensen trying to control but Rita is working from the bottom.
Kristensen prevents Rita from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rita lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kristensen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kristensen.
Grape Rita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Kristensen.
Kristensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rita cracks Kristensen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rita scores with a three punch combo!
Rita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kristensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rita scores with a jab. Kristensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kristensen tries for a takedown but Rita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kristensen checks a leg kick.
Rita jabs Kristensen right on the nose. Kristensen blinks but takes it well.
Rita is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rita lands a body shot.
Kristensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kristensen goes for a double leg but Rita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Rita continues to drive forward.
Rita throws a sloppy head kick and Kristensen moves out of range easily.
Rita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rita lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Kristensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rita scores with a body shot.
Kristensen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristensen shoots in for a takedown but Rita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Rita was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kristensen.
Rita scores with a jab to the body.
Rita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rita lands a nice shot that snaps Kristensen's head back.
Rita moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Rita.
Grape Rita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Rita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rita.
Kristensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rita pinned against the ropes. Rita gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rita as he connects with a hook.
Kristensen shoots in for a double leg but Rita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kristensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Rita. No joy for Kristensen on that attempt.
Rita lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rita lunges at Kristensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kristensen's hand.
Rita stuns Kristensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kristoffer Kristensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kristensen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grape Rita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Grape Rita!
Grape Rita wins by unanimous decision!
Grape Rita spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Espensen (ranked 2775 p4p, 315 weight class) and Sergey Kostrov (ranked 2147 p4p, 259 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thorvald Espensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Kostrov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espensen moves out of range as Kostrov strikes.
Espensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostrov throws a shot to the body.
Kostrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Espensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Espensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Espensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostrov just manages to avoid it.
Kostrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Espensen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kostrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostrov scores with a jab. Espensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Espensen throws a big counter combination but Kostrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Espensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Espensen slips a jab from Kostrov.
Kostrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostrov lands a slapping body shot.
Kostrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Espensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Espensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Espensen throws a sloppy head kick and Kostrov moves out of range easily.
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov with a jab.
Espensen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostrov's sensitive parts.
Kostrov lands with a good body shot.
Kostrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Espensen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostrov's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kostrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Espensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kostrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Espensen counters by moving into the clinch.
Espensen breaks from the clinch.
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Espensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Espensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kostrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Espensen.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Espensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostrov throws out the jab.
Kostrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Espensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espensen tries to counter by clinching up but Kostrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espensen checks the leg kick.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostrov misses with a kick to the body.
Espensen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostrov avoided it.
Kostrov throws the left hand but Espensen avoids the punch easily.
Kostrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Espensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostrov misses with a looping left.
Kostrov throws a jab when Espensen was well out of range.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Kostrov is looking to chop away at Espensen's legs.
Kostrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostrov looks for the body kick but Espensen saw that one coming.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espensen moves away from the strike by Kostrov.
Espensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostrov.
Espensen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostrov just manages to avoid it.
Kostrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a three punch combo that has Kostrov backing up. Kostrov nods at Espensen to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Espensen. Kostrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov misses with a looping right.
Espensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking to counter the offense by Kostrov and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kostrov.
Espensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kostrov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostrov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Espensen misses with a low kick.
Kostrov throws out a counter right but Espensen avoids it with no problem.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostrov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kostrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov connects with a leg kick. Espensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostrov throws an overhand right that lands on Espensen's shoulder, as Espensen tries to avoid the shot.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Espensen blocks a head kick by Kostrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Kostrov misses.
Espensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostrov lands a high kick!
Kostrov misses with a leg kick
and Espensen counters with a good low kick that Kostrov was not able to check.
Kostrov throws out a leg kick but Espensen moves out of range and Kostrov only half commits.
Espensen throws a quick counter head kick but Kostrov was just out of range.
Kostrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Espensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov throws a lazy right hand but Espensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espensen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostrov misses with a double jab
and Espensen counters with a left and a right that stings Kostrov.
Kostrov misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostrov.
Kostrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Espensen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kostrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostrov tries to land a body kick
and Espensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kostrov misses its intended target.
Kostrov throws a low kick but Espensen moves out of range easily.
Kostrov motions for Espensen to come forward. Kostrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kostrov misses with a low kick.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut.
Kostrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Espensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Espensen. That did some damage!
Espensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Espensen misses with a hook to the body
and Kostrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Espensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espensen scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostrov thows a leg kick but Espensen checks it
and Espensen counters with a three punch combo that has Kostrov backing up. Kostrov nods at Espensen to acknowledge the strikes.
Kostrov throws a low kick, looking for Espensen's leg but Espensen calmly moves out of range.
Espensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Espensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostrov wants to land a leg kick but Espensen is out of range.
Kostrov scores with a punch to the head.
Kostrov looks to land a body kick but Espensen moved away.
Espensen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Espensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Espensen is looking to wear down Kostrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Espensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws an off balance right hand
and Espensen counters with a left and a right that stings Kostrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Espensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kostrov jabs Espensen right on the nose. Espensen blinks but takes it well.
Sergey Kostrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Espensen jumps back.
Espensen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kostrov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostrov misses with a low kick as Espensen jumps back.
No joy there for Kostrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Espensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostrov is looking to chop away at Espensen's legs.
Kostrov misses with a hook.
Espensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostrov.
Espensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Espensen is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espensen slips a straight right by Kostrov.
The fighters circling - Kostrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Espensen checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Espensen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Espensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Espensen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostrov. That snapped Espensen's head back.
Espensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kostrov misses.
Kostrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kostrov throws a leg kick but Espensen checks it.
Espensen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Espensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kostrov misses with an uppercut. Espensen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kostrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kostrov wants to slow Espensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostrov 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 Espensen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Espensen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy left from Kostrov finds it's target.
Kostrov throws a head kick but Espensen moves out of range.
Espensen slips a straight right by Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a sloppy head kick and Espensen moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Espensen misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostrov misses the target.
Kostrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Kostrov misses.
It looked like Espensen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Espensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Espensen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Espensen as Kostrov tries to tie him up.
Espensen breaks from the clinch.
Espensen blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espensen checks a leg kick.
Kostrov looks to throw the jab but Espensen is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostrov. Espensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Espensen as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostrov. Espensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Espensen tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostrov avoided it.
Kostrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Espensen ducks under a wild hook from Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a chopping leg kick but Espensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Espensen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostrov thows a body kick. Espensen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thorvald Espensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Espensen counter with a right hand.
Espensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kostrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kostrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Espensen counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espensen digs a right hand into Kostrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostrov's gas tank.
Kostrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Espensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Espensen manages to break the clinch.
Kostrov wants to land a leg kick but Espensen is out of range.
Kostrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Espensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostrov cracks Espensen with a good jab.
Kostrov motions for Espensen to come forward. Kostrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sergey Kostrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Espensen tenderised Kostrov's leg. Kostrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kostrov looks to move away, Espensen throws a big counter combo but Kostrov just gets out of the way.
Espensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostrov.
Espensen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espensen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostrov throws a nice looking combination but Espensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Espensen is out of range and Kostrov settles back down.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorvald Espensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Espensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Espensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostrov.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Espensen.
Kostrov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espensen's calf.
Kostrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostrov.
A head kick by Espensen misses
letting Kostrov counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostrov.
Kostrov throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Espensen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Kostrov blocks the leg kick.
Kostrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostrov throws a shot from downtown. Espensen moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espensen ducks right into an uppercut from Kostrov.
Kostrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Espensen under the eye.
Espensen checks a low kick from Kostrov.
Espensen is looking for a counter combo.
Kostrov throws a hook but Espensen blocks it.
Espensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Kostrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostrov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sergey Kostrov!
Sergey Kostrov wins by unanimous decision!
Sergey Kostrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 2924 p4p, 127 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1194 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuronoa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Objedkov checks it well.
Nice cross by Kuronoa.
Kuronoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Objedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Kuronoa.
Kuronoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Objedkov.
A nice side step and Kuronoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuronoa wants to land a leg kick but Objedkov is out of range.
Kuronoa misses with the combination.
Kuronoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Objedkov misses with a double jab.
Objedkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuronoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuronoa.
Objedkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuronoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuronoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Kuronoa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuronoa misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa misses with a few strikes there.
Kuronoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kuronoa misses the shot to the body.
Objedkov gets a double leg takedown into Kuronoa's guard.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Objedkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuronoa tries to roll over but Objedkov keeps him under control.
Objedkov uses his free foot to push down on Kuronoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kuronoa.
Objedkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuronoa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuronoa!
Kuronoa pushes down on Objedkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Objedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuronoa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Kuronoa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Objedkov has worked his arm free - good work by Objedkov!
Objedkov is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov trying his best to control but Kuronoa has mounted him.
Objedkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Objedkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuronoa has a good base and remains in mount.
Objedkov is controlling an arm, preventing Kuronoa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Objedkov tries to reverse the position but Kuronoa maintains control.
Kuronoa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Objedkov is now in Kuronoa's guard. A big mistake from Kuronoa there, giving up the dominant position!
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Objedkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuronoa has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Objedkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well.
Kuronoa tries to improve position but can't.
Kuronoa wants to control but Objedkov postures up.
Kuronoa prevents Objedkov from improving position.
Objedkov wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Objedkov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ono Kuronoa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Objedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Objedkov has managed to clinch.
Kuronoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Objedkov.
Objedkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuronoa circles away quickly and effectively.
Objedkov misses with a looping left.
Kuronoa throws a right and a left that Objedkov avoids nicely.
Kuronoa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuronoa scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kuronoa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Kuronoa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Objedkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuronoa misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Objedkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuronoa is just out of range.
Kuronoa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuronoa ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuronoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Objedkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa throws out a loose jab but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Objedkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuronoa misses with some punches.
Objedkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuronoa backwards.
Kuronoa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Objedkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuronoa throws out the jab.
Objedkov ducks under a wild hook from Kuronoa.
It looked like Objedkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuronoa.
Objedkov moves away from the strike by Kuronoa.
A little feinted left hand from Objedkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuronoa cracks Objedkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Objedkov connects with a looping right hand.
Objedkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuronoa throws a body punch but Objedkov moves out of range.
Kuronoa takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
Objedkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuronoa in his tracks.
Kuronoa throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuronoa throws a hook but Objedkov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov throws a shot from downtown. Kuronoa moves away and avoids it.
Objedkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuronoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Objedkov tries to clinch but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Objedkov.
Objedkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuronoa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuronoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuronoa misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Objedkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuronoa throws a sloppy body shot
and Objedkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Objedkov throws the left hand but Kuronoa avoids the punch easily.
Kuronoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Objedkov manages to avoid it.
Objedkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuronoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Objedkov is in Kuronoa's guard.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Objedkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Objedkov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Objedkov content to stall in guard here.
Kuronoa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuronoa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Objedkov.
Kuronoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Objedkov passes into half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Objedkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Objedkov is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Objedkov is working for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending it quite comfortably.
Objedkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuronoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Sergey Objedkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kuronoa 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.
Objedkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Objedkov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kuronoa is trying to escape and Objedkov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kuronoa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Objedkov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Objedkov!
A victorious Sergey Objedkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 2706 p4p, 301 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1787 p4p, 222 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cubbedge has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cubbedge .
Jackson has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cubbedge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cubbedge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cubbedge has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Cubbedge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cubbedge throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Cubbedge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cubbedge throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Cubbedge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Cubbedge 's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Cubbedge there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cubbedge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Cubbedge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cubbedge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cubbedge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets tackled into the ropes by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cubbedge 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.
Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cubbedge showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Well, if Cubbedge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cubbedge on the ground.
Cubbedge is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cubbedge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Cubbedge .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson tries to sprawl but Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cubbedge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Cubbedge stalling.
Cubbedge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Cubbedge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billy Cubbedge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cubbedge 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Billy Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilky Pierre (ranked 963 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jon Rudskogen (ranked 1184 p4p, 156 weight class). Jon Rudskogen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilky Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Rudskogen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudskogen throws a front kick that sends Pierre stumbling back into the ropes.
Pierre wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rudskogen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rudskogen to keep the fight standing.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilky Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rudskogen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Rudskogen into the ropes.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Rudskogen back against the ropes.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Good body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Rudskogen.
Pierre pulls guard.
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Rudskogen defends easily.
Rudskogen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rudskogen has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Rudskogen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre keeping full guard, as Rudskogen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
Rudskogen keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rudskogen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Rudskogen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudskogen manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Rudskogen's guard.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rudskogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Pierre has been working on his balance at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rudskogen.
Pierre gets a clinch.
Rudskogen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Rudskogen into the ropes.
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre instigates a clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudskogen walks away with a smile on his face. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierre has managed to clinch.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierre fails to pull guard.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilky Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierre as Rudskogen tries to tie him up.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rudskogen misses with the head strike.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierre's elbow.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen looking to stall.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rudskogen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudskogen looking to stall.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away.
Pierre wants to clinch.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a three punch combo that has Pierre backing up. Pierre nods at Rudskogen to acknowledge the strikes.
Pierre tries to clinch up
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away.
Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rudskogen to keep the fight standing.
Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Rudskogen to the mat.
Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rudskogen has passed into half guard!
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen wants to free his trapped foot but Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rudskogen content to control rather than advance.
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Rudskogen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Rudskogen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rudskogen wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rudskogen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudskogen controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen is having none of it.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
Rudskogen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rudskogen does it's job there.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen is having none of it.
Pierre looks to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a big right hand! Oh Pierre is in trouble here! Rudskogen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Rudskogen!
An out of breath Jon Rudskogen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Mathews (ranked 1501 p4p, 197 weight class) and Welter Weight (ranked 790 p4p, 102 weight class). Mathews comes to the ring accompanied by Way Down We Go. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Mathews!
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, Welter Weight!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Mathews forces Weight back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Weight is trying to push Mathews away but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight unleashes a big counter combination but Mathews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews clinches up against the ropes.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Mathews pushes Weight up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mathews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mathews looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Weight shrugs off.
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Mathews tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight cracks Mathews with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Mathews back against the ropes.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Mathews.
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!
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight blocks a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews prevents Weight from breaking the clinch.
Weight prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Mathews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight breaks the clinch.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weight misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight throws out a counter right but Mathews avoids it with no problem.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Mathews.
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mathews instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathews has him pressed against the ropes.
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathews is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight jabs at Mathews's body.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
Mathews walks into a jab.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight is having none of it.
Weight lands with a hook. Mathews tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weight! But no joy.
Welter Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Mathews's shoulder, as Mathews tries to avoid the shot.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Weight.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Mathews slips the punch.
Mathews rushes Weight and presses him up against the ropes.
Mathews tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Mathews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weight!
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Weight circles away.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathews thinking.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Mathews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weight counters with a three punch combo that has Mathews backing up. Mathews nods at Weight to acknowledge the strikes.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Mathews's shoulder, as Mathews tries to avoid the shot.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews slips under a jab.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews closes the distance but Weight moves to the side
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch but Weight slips to the side
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Welter Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
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.
Mathews closes the distance but Weight moves to the side
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mathews is rocked!
Weight misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but Weight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Weight misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight throws out a counter right but Mathews avoids it with no problem.
Mathews tries to clinch up
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathews tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Mathews avoids the body shot from Weight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Weight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
Mathews wants to clinch.
Welter Weight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Mathews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Mathews moves to clinch but Weight breaks away
and Weight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews forces Weight back against the ropes and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mathews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mathews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Mathews throws a head punch that misses.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Mathews has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mathews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weight's brow.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mathews.
Mathews misses with the head strike.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight works on Mathews's body with a couple of short punches.
Mathews looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weight blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Cameron Mathews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weight blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Welter Weight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weight 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Welter Weight wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Welter Weight thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Badass (ranked 305 p4p, 46 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 559 p4p, 86 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Brotha wants to slow Badass down by chopping away at his legs.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sol Brotha throws a right hand that misses
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sol Brotha 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.
Sol Brotha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sol Brotha misses with a wild body shot.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sol Brotha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
Sol Brotha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Badass momentarily.
Sol Brotha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Badass enables Sol Brotha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Badass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha preventing the sweep.
Badass looking to control.
Badass 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.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Sol Brotha wants to advance to full mount but Badass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Badass lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sol Brotha. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body.
Sol Brotha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Badass lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sol Brotha misses
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Sol Brotha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sol Brotha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badass.
Sol Brotha ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Brotha connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Badass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sol Brotha slips a jab from Badass.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sol Brotha misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sol Brotha. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Badass.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the head.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha throws out a powerful jab.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sol Brotha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sol Brotha misses with a low kick.
Sol Brotha throws a series of punches but Badass avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol Brotha is defended easily by Badass.
Sol Brotha tries for a takedown but Badass circles away easily
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sol Brotha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sol Brotha looking to score a takedown here. Badass is defending well but Sol Brotha drives through and ends up in Badass's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Badass blocks nicely.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sol Brotha is working Badass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sol Brotha looking to sit in guard and control but Badass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Badass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol Brotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Badass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sol Brotha is still trying to improve position.
Sol Brotha is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass preventing the sweep.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol Brotha working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass wants to control from the top but Sol Brotha keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sol Brotha has his foot on Badass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Badass works his way back into a safe position though.
Sol Brotha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Badass throws a body punch but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol Brotha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass works Sol Brotha's body with a nice hook.
Sol Brotha throws a low kick, looking for Badass's leg but Badass calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but YB Sol Brotha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Badass connects with a body shot that sends Sol Brotha's belly button to the back.
Badass looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Sol Brotha with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Badass misses its target.
Sol Brotha takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sol Brotha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sol Brotha.
Badass swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Sol Brotha misses.
Sol Brotha avoids the body shot from Badass.
Sol Brotha misses with a double jab
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Badass is looking to wear down Sol Brotha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass scores with a hook.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Short Badass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha throws a right hand that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sol Brotha throws an off balance right hand
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Sol Brotha scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Brotha connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sol Brotha manages to avoid it.
Sol Brotha throws a poor cross that misses
and Sol Brotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Sol Brotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badass defends it well.
Badass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sol Brotha throws out the jab.
Short Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sol Brotha is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Sol Brotha is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him?
Sol Brotha lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
Sol Brotha seems to have recovered his senses.
Sol Brotha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up YB Sol Brotha's cut even more.
Sol Brotha works the jab nicely.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sol Brotha.
Badass is looking to counter punch.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sol Brotha on the side of the head.
Sol Brotha misses with a low kick as Badass jumps back.
Badass staying out of range there.
Badass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Sol Brotha's shoulder, as Sol Brotha tries to avoid the shot.
Badass looks to land a left hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sol Brotha throws a hook but Badass blocks it.
Badass swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sol Brotha lands with a shot to the body.
Badass takes a swing at Sol Brotha's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha connects with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha misses with a left hand
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sol Brotha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Short Badass!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between THumongous Heritageaka (ranked 1419 p4p, 173 weight class) and Sasha Khadartsev (ranked 293 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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252 lbs
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Brawler
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, THumongous Heritageaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Khadartsev!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadartsev slaps away a takedown attempt from Heritageaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good exchange - Khadartsev coming out on top.
It looks like THumongous Heritageaka has been cut.
Heritageaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Khadartsev lands with an overhand left.
Khadartsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khadartsev shoots in and bounces Heritageaka off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Heritageaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heritageaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khadartsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khadartsev working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khadartsev is aware though and is defending well.
Khadartsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khadartsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heritageaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khadartsev stacks Heritageaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khadartsev!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep.
Khadartsev cracks Heritageaka with a big right hand but Heritageaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khadartsev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Heritageaka tries to improve position but can't.
Heritageaka is not content to let Khadartsev control the position.
Khadartsev advances to mount.
Heritageaka taking shots to the head.
Khadartsev breaks from Heritageaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
THumongous Heritageaka's cut is getting worse.
Khadartsev postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Heritageaka out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Khadartsev goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Khadartsev!
A very excited looking Sasha Khadartsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 546 p4p, 72 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 247 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Buriak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trump slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Trump feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buriaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buriak moves away from the strike by Trump.
A little feinted left hand from Buriak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Buriak's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Buriak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trump.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buriak can pounce on him.
Trump lands the left hand.
Trump takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trump stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buriak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Buriak's head.
Buriak throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Buriak is out of range.
Buriak walks into a jab.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak dips to his left and cracks Trump with an uppercut!
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Buriak takes one on the button.
Trump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Buriak stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Buriak misses.
A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Buriak misses.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Buriak misses the target.
Buriak scores with a jab.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Buriak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Trump.
Trump clobbers Buriak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buriak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trump is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trump checks a leg kick.
Trump throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Buriak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buriak blocks a jab.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump scores with a nice strike.
Trump defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range.
Trump connects with a jab.
A big left from Buriak misses.
Trump lands with a straight right. Buriak didn't see that one coming.
Trump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Trump misses with a hook to the body
and Buriak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buriak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Buriak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buriak counters with a nice body shot.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buriak closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trump has time to react.
Trump digs a good hook to Buriak's body.
Trump throws the left hand but Buriak avoids the punch easily.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Buriak is out of range.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buriak blocks a jab.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buriak on the side of the head.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Buriak throws a right hand that Trump ducks under and follows up with a left that Trump also avoids with ease.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Buriak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak lands a head shot.
Buriak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buriak drops his hands momentarily and Trump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Trump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Buriak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Buriak saw that one coming.
Buriak lands a body shot.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buriak.
Buriak is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump misses with a hook
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump throws a hook but Buriak blocks it.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump lands a right hook to the body.
Buriak misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Buriak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buriak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Trump throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
A cross from Trump lands.
Trump misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
Buriak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trump has time to react.
Buriak scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump lands a really nice looking cross but Buriak seems unphased.
A jab from Buriak misses.
Trump connects with the punch.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Buriak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Buriak misses with a double jab.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Buriak ducks down to avoid it.
Trump drops his hands momentarily and Buriak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Buriak lands with a right hand.
Buriak connects with a looping right hand.
Trump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buriak throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Buriak slips under a jab.
It looked like Buriak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buriak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buriak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buriak misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Trump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Trump misses.
Buriak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trump misses with a looping right.
Buriak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buriak ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Trump misses.
Trump cracks a nice hook into Buriak's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
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!
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Buriak slips under a jab from Trump.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump moves out of range as Buriak strikes.
A nice side step and Trump releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buriak moves away.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buriak moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buriak.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Buriak is out of range.
Buriak throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dimitri Buriak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Trump throws an off balance right hand
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Trump takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buriak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buriak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Buriak scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buriak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buriak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buriak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak slips under a jab from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Buriak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump misses the body punch
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trump misses with a body punch
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Trump.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Buriak moves away from the strike by Trump.
Trump takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Trump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buriak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trump's head backwards.
Trump takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Buriak lands.
Buriak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak has managed to clinch.
Trump is trying to break free.
Buriak tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak presses Trump against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Buriak can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump lands a nice hook to Buriak's body. Buriak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trump slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Trump.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trump on the side of the head.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Buriak counters with a left to the body.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buriak.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Buriak's defenses.
Trump keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trump on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump misses the body punch
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Buriak stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buriak scores with a sloppy right hand. Trump should have avoided that one.
Buriak 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buriak connects with a body shot.
Buriak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Buriak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Buriak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buriak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buriak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buriak takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Buriak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buriak.
Buriak throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buriak throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Trump walks into a jab.
Trump takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buriak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Buriak misses.
Buriak misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Trump staying out of range there.
Trump misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with an inside leg kick.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Buriak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak connects with a looping right hand.
Trump moves forwards but Buriak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trump has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buriak at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Buriak misses its intended target.
A jab from Trump misses.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Buriak throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buriak on the side of the head.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Buriak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trump.
Trump on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak lands a head shot.
A big right from Trump misses.
Buriak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Buriak.
Trump throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buriak.
Trump 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak takes one to the chin there.
Buriak lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Buriak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak connects with a looping right hand.
Trump checks a low kick from Buriak.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buriak.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump throws a hook but Buriak avoids it easily.
Trump swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trump lands with a right hand.
Buriak lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trump moves away from the strike by Buriak.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buriak misses with a series of wild punches.
Trump tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Trump misses with a straight right.
Buriak loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump checks a low kick from Buriak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trump avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Trump throws a shot to the body.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buriak counters by moving into the clinch.
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buriak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trump scrambles back to his feet.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Buriak is looking to counter punch.
Buriak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trump moves out of range as Buriak strikes.
Nice defenses there by Buriak.
Trump lands with a right hand.
Buriak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak had his way with Donald Trump in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Trump uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trump misses with a left hand
enabling Buriak to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Buriak misses the target.
Trump throws the left hand but Buriak avoids the punch easily.
Buriak cracks Trump with a good jab.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Buriak's defenses.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Trump misses with a body shot.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Buriak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Buriak's shoulder, as Buriak tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Trump misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump stuns Buriak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Buriak.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak slips under a jab from Trump.
Buriak jabs at Trump's body.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump throws a sloppy body shot
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buriak walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buriak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Buriak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buriak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donald Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Buriak is out of range.
Trump defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buriak lands with a good body shot.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Buriak.
Buriak takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buriak lands a jab to the head.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buriak doesn't seem bothered though.
Trump throws a hook but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Trump misses with a hook. Buriak ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Buriak misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Buriak there.
Trump is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Buriak connects with a crisp jab.
Buriak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buriak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buriak looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
A jab from Buriak misses.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Trump misses.
Buriak misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Trump - just one landing.
Trump walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Buriak finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak has closed the distance and engaged Trump in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buriak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
A frustrated look appears on Trump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Buriak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump drops Buriak with a big left hand! Buriak is injured, injured bad! Trump jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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