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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurassic Park The Audiobook (ranked 23017 p4p, 594 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 4356 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurassic Park The Audiobook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Audiobook misses with an uppercut. Liddel saw that one coming.
Liddel misses with a takedown attempt
enabling The Audiobook to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Chuck Liddel has been cut.
The Audiobook cracks Liddel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liddel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddel scores with a head kick. The Audiobook tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Audiobook scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddel is rocked!
Liddel switches off momentarily and The Audiobook cracks him with a monster right hand! Liddel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as The Audiobook dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by The Audiobook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jurassic Park The Audiobook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 2411 p4p, 253 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 4127 p4p, 355 weight class). The key to victory for Bruce Chang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Konstantinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
Konstantinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Konstantinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang lunges at Konstantinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Konstantinov's hand.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Konstantinov off the cage and back into range.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov works the jab nicely.
A jab from Konstantinov misses.
A cross from Chang lands.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Konstantinov, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Chang. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Konstantinov's head.
Konstantinov missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konstantinov misses with a few strikes there.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Chang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Konstantinov dips to his left and cracks Chang with an uppercut!
Konstantinov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang slips under a jab.
It looks like Chang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Konstantinov misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang digs a good body shot into Konstantinov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Konstantinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov closes the distance but Chang moves to the side
and Chang counters with a right hand to the body.
Konstantinov lands an overhand right.
Chang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Konstantinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Chang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang moves away
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Chang defending well as Konstantinov loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov needs to keep his hands up - Chang had a free shot at his head there.
Chang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Konstantinov counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov cracks Chang with an open hand slap.
Konstantinov lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Chang.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Konstantinov misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Konstantinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Konstantinov on that attempt.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Konstantinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chang to the ground. Konstantinov is now in Chang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Konstantinov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Konstantinov, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang stopping the sweep attempt from Konstantinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konstantinov.
Vladimir Konstantinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Konstantinov blocks a leg kick.
Konstantinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Konstantinov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Konstantinov slips under a jab.
Konstantinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Konstantinov shoots in.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Konstantinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chang misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang slips a straight right by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Konstantinov catches Chang right on the button with a cross.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Konstantinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Konstantinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Konstantinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Konstantinov scores with a nice strike.
Konstantinov fails with the takedown.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Konstantinov throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Konstantinov throws out a powerful jab.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chang as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Konstantinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chang circles away.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konstantinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov staying out of range there.
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Chang misses its target.
Chang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Konstantinov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chang lands a jab.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chang misses with a hook.
Konstantinov catches Chang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Konstantinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Konstantinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
Konstantinov misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Konstantinov throws a right hand that misses
and Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Konstantinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Konstantinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chang feints and then cracks Konstantinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Konstantinov down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Konstantinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad.
Konstantinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Konstantinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four 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!
Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Konstantinov's calf.
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Chang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang is looking to counter punch.
Chang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Konstantinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chang slips under a jab from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov drives through and clinches with Chang against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang avoiding damage as Konstantinov throws knees to the body.
Chang blocks a body shot from Konstantinov.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Konstantinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinov wants to clinch.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a one-two to the body.
Konstantinov connects with the punch.
Konstantinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Chang as Konstantinov shoots in.
Konstantinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chang swivels and escapes.
Chang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konstantinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Konstantinov.
Chang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Konstantinov throws a hook but Chang avoids it easily.
Chang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Konstantinov.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.
Chang scores with a body shot.
Chang scores with a jab to the head.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Konstantinov off the cage and back into range.
Konstantinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Konstantinov is rocked!
Chang lands with a straight right. Konstantinov didn't see that one coming.
Konstantinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chang.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Konstantinov walks into a stiff left hand from Chang.
Konstantinov shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konstantinov takes one to the chin there.
Konstantinov wants to clinch
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinov at a distance.
Chang throws the left hand but Konstantinov avoids the punch easily.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov misses with a body punch
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Chang.
Chang scores with a nice right hand.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chang throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Chang cracks Konstantinov with an open hand slap.
Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Konstantinov tries to buck Chang off but Chang is having none of it.
Chang trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Konstantinov being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Konstantinov is looking for a sweep.
Konstantinov lands a decent little punch to the body.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang blocks the strikes from Konstantinov.
Chang controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Konstantinov takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A very excited looking Bruce Chang 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marin Ivanov (ranked 2506 p4p, 316 weight class) and Bung Popper (ranked 1355 p4p, 191 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marin Ivanov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marin Ivanov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bung Popper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popper feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Popper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popper wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popper defends it well.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Popper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popper sees it coming and defends easily.
Popper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to work for an americana but Popper has managed to regain full guard.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ivanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Popper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov tries to counter with a takedown but Popper is quick to defend against it.
Popper with a jab.
Popper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popper to the mat! Popper manages to get full guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Popper dives on top into guard.
Popper stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Ivanov walks into a jab.
Popper jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Popper.
Popper connects with a single shot there.
Ivanov is rocked!
Popper throws a pinpoint strike between Ivanov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ivanov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Popper scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvins Burunduks (ranked 3880 p4p, 443 weight class) and Tshephang Batho (ranked 2899 p4p, 360 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvins Burunduks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tshephang Batho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burunduks looks for a takedown but Batho sprawls well.
Batho connects with a high kick.
Burunduks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batho counters with a crisp right that sends Burunduks to the canvas! Batho follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jussi (ranked 2109 p4p, 85 weight class) and Eddy Soprano (ranked 2798 p4p, 111 weight class). Soprano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - Until The End Of Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddy Soprano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Eddy Soprano has been cut.
Soprano feints and as Jussi raises his hands in defense, Soprano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jussi is keeping the position for now.
Jussi trying to control the position here.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jussi is keeping the position for now.
Jussi managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Jussi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano stopping the sweep attempt from Jussi.
Soprano postures up in Jussi's guard and throws a big left but Jussi blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Soprano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jussi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jussi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Jussi does it's job there.
Soprano moves out of range as Jussi strikes.
Nice shot by Jussi.
Soprano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Jussi's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soprano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jussi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jussi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soprano looks winded!
Jussi cracks Soprano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Soprano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jussi finish him?
Soprano is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Soprano - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jussi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Jussi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 1961 p4p, 259 weight class) and Seamus Coleman (ranked 1005 p4p, 142 weight class). Simone's entrance music is Shakewell - Leglock. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Coleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coleman feints and then cracks Simone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simone down.
Simone is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Simone misses.
Coleman scores with a hook.
Simone misses with a body kick.
Coleman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coleman scores with a decent looking hook.
Simone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simone counters with a leg kick.
Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Simone blocks a jab.
Simone looks to land a body kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simone lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Simone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
Simone is looking to chop away at Coleman's legs.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coleman rushes Simone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone gets through Coleman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simone tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simone being controlled against the cage.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Simone clinches.
Simone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Simone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Simone knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone misses with a low kick.
Simone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simone avoids the head kick by Coleman.
It looked like Simone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down.
Coleman throws a push kick but Simone slaps the foot to one side.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Simone moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Simone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simone.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
Simone throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Simone settles back down.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Simone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coleman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Coleman pushes Simone away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simone misses with a head kick.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Simone 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 Seamus Coleman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Simone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simone pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simone swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone gets control of Coleman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Simone looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Coleman postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Coleman trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman tries to buck Simone off but Simone is having none of it.
Simone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Coleman's legs.
Simone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coleman sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is not content to let Simone control the position.
Coleman is trying to control but Simone manages to pass to mount!
Simone looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coleman tries to hold on but Simone pushes him away.
Simone has hold of Coleman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Coleman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone has control of Coleman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Coleman is working to get back to half guard.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
Coleman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simone trying to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Simone controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Simone's front leg but catches the back leg as Simone tries to avoid it.
Simone misses with a body shot
and Coleman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simone's knee momentarily.
Simone blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Simone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Simone moves out of range easily.
Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Simone moves out of range and Coleman only half commits.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coleman throws a low kick but Simone avoids it.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Simone.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coleman just manages to avoid it.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.
Coleman scores with a punch to the head.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Simone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Simone counters with a one-two to the body.
Simone blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Simone cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coleman tries to score with a low kick but Simone moves his leg out of the way.
Simone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Simone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman works Simone's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Simone settles back down.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman lands a head kick. Simone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coleman tries to move into range but Simone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Simone misses.
Simone defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simone is out of range and Coleman settles back down.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Simone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seamus Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simone!
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone catches Coleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Simone misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simone.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Simone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Simone.
Simone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simone on the side of the head.
Coleman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simone looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Simone tries to land a front kick but Coleman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Simone moved out of range nicely.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simone.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman.
Simone tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coleman checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Coleman.
Simone thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simone throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Simone.
I think Simone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Simone!
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 271 p4p, 43 weight class) and Guido Turturro (ranked 344 p4p, 52 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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22
176 lbs
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171 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov lands with a shot to the body.
Turturro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turturro throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Rishkinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rishkinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Turturro.
Rishkinov cracks Turturro with an open hand slap.
Turturro misses with a hook
and Rishkinov counters with a single leg into guard. Turturro didn't expect that.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov cracks Turturro with a solid left hand.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Rishkinov postures up.
We've been hearing that Rishkinov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rishkinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov with a nice head shot there.
Rishkinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turturro's head.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Rishkinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rishkinov distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rishkinov stands up over Turturro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rishkinov works over Turturro with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov is in close to Turturro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turturro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rishkinov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Turturro's body to avoid the submission. Turturro has instead reached around Rishkinov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Turturro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Turturro! Guido Turturro retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Guido Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Escorre (ranked 2701 p4p, 106 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 972 p4p, 50 weight class). Escorre comes to the cage accompanied by Chico Science & Naçăo Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos. Tyson James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Escorre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is looking for submissions but instead, Escorre has regained full guard.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James wants to control from the top but Escorre keeps moving.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escorre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escorre is working hard here to advance position.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wanted to stand there but Escorre had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Escorre keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Escorre's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escorre!
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escorre, who protects the arm well.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James taking a breather here.
James swings around for an armbar but Escorre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
Escorre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escorre wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James throws an elbow that misses. Escorre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Escorre!
James is controlling Escorre's posture.
James keeping moving, preventing Escorre from controlling successfully.
Escorre being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James has a closed guard, preventing Escorre from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Claudio Escorre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Escorre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and James ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Escorre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
James avoids the body shot from Escorre.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escorre's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James trying to control the action but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Escorre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escorre is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James prevents Escorre from getting back to his feet.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Escorre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escorre wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Escorre!
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escorre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escorre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James throws an elbow but Escorre slips to the side and avoids it well.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Escorre tries to improve position but can't.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escorre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escorre regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escorre is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escorre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escorre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escorre's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Escorre sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Escorre throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James shoots in and drives through. Escorre sprawls well.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James is trying to work for a kimura but Escorre is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre pushes James off but James dives into side control.
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escorre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Escorre.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to control Escorre's posture but Escorre avoids it.
Escorre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escorre throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escorre swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Escorre as James shoots in.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escorre swivels and escapes.
James shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escorre!
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As James looks to move away, Escorre throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Escorre throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Escorre stuffs the takedown.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escorre as he avoids it easily.
Escorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Escorre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escorre sprawls well. Escorre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Escorre didn't expect that.
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!
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James cracks Escorre with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escorre, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
An intense looking Claudio Escorre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Lu Bu is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. It was a great challenge and I would like to thank everyone! Lu Bu is a great fighter and deserves all my respect for this fight! See you in the'.
In defeat, Tyson James stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I was defeated by the better man today. I wish Fray the best in his future title defenses. I will return to the top and get that belt! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 835 p4p, 46 weight class) and Oganeditse Gaolathe (ranked 1033 p4p, 58 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oganeditse Gaolathe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaolathe scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortay should have avoided that one.
A big right from Gaolathe misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaolathe, as that shot connected.
Fortay swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Gaolathe avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fortay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaolathe throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortay.
Fortay checks a low kick from Gaolathe.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gaolathe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaolathe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortay.
Fortay moves in looking to clinch but Gaolathe pushes him off.
Fortay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaolathe takes one on the button.
Gaolathe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortay.
Fortay tries to counter by clinching up but Gaolathe breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaolathe tries to bum rush Fortay with a series of wild strikes but Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fortay tries to counter by clinching up but Gaolathe breaks away and moves out of range.
Fortay rushes Gaolathe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Fortay.
Gaolathe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaolathe backwards.
Fortay tries a knee to the head but Gaolathe blocks it.
Gaolathe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortay misses with a body punch.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaolathe avoids it.
Fortay tries to throw a body punch but Gaolathe avoids it by throwing Fortay back against the cage.
Fortay scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortay lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Fortay on the inside.
Fortay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaolathe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaolathe pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortay throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaolathe struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
Gaolathe scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaolathe misses with the head strike.
Gaolathe misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaolathe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gaolathe avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Gaolathe gets through Fortay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fortay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaolathe or not.
Fortay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaolathe backwards.
Fortay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaolathe can't find room to land a body shot as Fortay controls the action.
Gaolathe swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaolathe avoids it.
Fortay lands a knee to the head.
Gaolathe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaolathe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay tries to work over Gaolathe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaolathe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaolathe stalling the fight.
Fortay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaolathe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gaolathe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortay.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaolathe avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay blocks an uppercut.
Gaolathe swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Fortay misses with some punches.
Fortay breaks from the clinch.
Gaolathe throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay pushes Gaolathe up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gaolathe - that landed with a thud.
Gaolathe stalling the fight.
Gaolathe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaolathe throws a head punch that misses.
Fortay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaolathe avoids it.
Fortay misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaolathe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaolathe can't find room to land a body shot as Fortay controls the action.
Fortay takes a shot to the head.
Fortay connects with a knee to the head.
Fortay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaolathe avoids the damage to the body.
Fortay manages to break the clinch.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaolathe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaolathe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaolathe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gaolathe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaolathe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.
Fortay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaolathe defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaolathe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay clinches up with Gaolathe and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaolathe swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaolathe's elbow.
Gaolathe misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay lands a shoulder strike.
Fortay crunches a lovely knee into Gaolathe's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortay.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaolathe avoids the damage to the body.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaolathe avoids the damage to the body.
Fortay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaolathe is trying to stall.
Fortay blocking some punches.
Fortay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaolathe swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaolathe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortay tries to throw a body punch but Gaolathe avoids it by throwing Fortay back against the cage.
Fortay landing knees to the head.
Fortay blocking some punches.
Gaolathe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaolathe after a bit of a struggle.
Gaolathe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortay.
Fortay cracks Gaolathe with a nice body shot.
Fortay struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaolathe controls his hands.
Gaolathe wants to stall.
Fortay pushes Gaolathe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fortay lands with a right to the head.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaolathe has a couple of punches blocked by Fortay.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaolathe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe lands a left hand.
Fortay blocking some punches.
Fortay gets through Gaolathe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay lands a knee to the body.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
Gaolathe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the head but Gaolathe blocks with his arms.
Fortay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaolathe can do to turn this around?
Fortay misses with the head strike.
Gaolathe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Fortay tries to throw a body punch but Gaolathe avoids it by throwing Fortay back against the cage.
Fortay blocking some punches.
Fortay is working for takedown but Gaolathe is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tree Fortay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortay lands a knee to the body.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
Tree Fortay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortay is leaning against Gaolathe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaolathe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortay is keeping busy.
Fortay missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gaolathe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaolathe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Gaolathe avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Fortay with a knee to the head.
Fortay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaolathe slips under a jab from Fortay.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Gaolathe throws a leg kick
and Fortay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaolathe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortay missing with knees to the body.
Gaolathe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaolathe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaolathe tries to throw a body punch but Fortay avoids it by throwing Gaolathe back against the cage.
Fortay lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaolathe throws a head punch that misses.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay gets through Gaolathe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaolathe lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fortay.
Gaolathe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaolathe is defending well for now.
Fortay blocks a body shot from Gaolathe.
Fortay misses with a body punch.
Gaolathe misses with a punch to the body.
Gaolathe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaolathe lands a nice uppercut.
Fortay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaolathe avoids the damage to the body.
Gaolathe swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe lands a shoulder strike.
Gaolathe is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortay gets an underhook and turns Gaolathe into the cage.
Fortay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaolathe backwards.
Gaolathe works on Fortay's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaolathe lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Fortay dominated that second round.
That's time! Fortay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Fortay misses.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Gaolathe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortay moves out of range as Gaolathe strikes.
Gaolathe walks into a stiff left hand from Fortay.
Gaolathe needs to keep his hands up - Fortay had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Gaolathe tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaolathe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
The crowd cheers as Gaolathe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortay doesn't seem phased though.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay jabs Gaolathe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaolathe.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaolathe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Gaolathe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaolathe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortay at a distance.
Gaolathe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fortay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands a jab to Fortay's midsection.
Fortay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Fortay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fortay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortay swings for the body but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay takes a swing at Gaolathe's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaolathe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaolathe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oganeditse Gaolathe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaolathe misses the jab.
Fortay lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay tries to clinch there but Gaolathe circles away.
Fortay is looking to wear down Gaolathe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaolathe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaolathe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe misses the shot to the body.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Gaolathe scores with a one two! Fortay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fortay works the jab nicely.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Gaolathe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Gaolathe misses.
Gaolathe misses with an uppercut. Fortay saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Fortay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Gaolathe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the side of Fortay's head but Fortay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortay slips under a jab.
Fortay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaolathe manages to avoid it.
Gaolathe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaolathe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortay lands a body shot.
Fortay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortay lands with an overhand left.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaolathe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Gaolathe saw that one coming.
Gaolathe lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay lands with a nice combination. Gaolathe backs away looking to recover.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaolathe misses with a hook.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Gaolathe.
A little feinted left hand from Fortay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaolathe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaolathe throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortay counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaolathe looks to throw the jab but Fortay is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaolathe, pushing him back against the cage.
Fortay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortay.
Gaolathe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortay manages to break the clinch.
Fortay has Gaolathe up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay landing knees to the head.
Gaolathe lands with a light punch inside.
Gaolathe avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Tree Fortay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortay blocks an uppercut.
Gaolathe tries to throw a body punch but Fortay avoids it by throwing Gaolathe back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tree Fortay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortay, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Fortay!
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