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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4062 p4p, 222 weight class) and Max Engelmann (ranked 22659 p4p, 286 weight class). Max Engelmann told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Fatih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Engelmann!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Muhamad Fatih has been cut.
Max Engelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatih is defended easily by Engelmann.
Engelmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Engelmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fatih tries to pull guard but Engelmann holds him up against the cage and eventually Fatih drops back down to his feet.
Fatih changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engelmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Fatih. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatih scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fatih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Engelmann will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fatih is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Engelmann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fatih content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fatih has hold of Engelmann's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Engelmann seems comfortable defending it but Fatih has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Engelmann is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Engelmann is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fatih couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhamad Fatih!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 3048 p4p, 283 weight class) and Alexander Rhodes (ranked 3959 p4p, 337 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rhodes tries to sprawl out of it but Bakocevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rhodes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes decides to pull guard.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes!
Rhodes wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakocevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rhodes connects with a decent elbow.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bakocevic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound from side control.
Rhodes lands some shots froms side control.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakocevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic wants to get back to his feet but Rhodes is dominant here and he's now got Bakocevic's back!
Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Rhodes has the hooks in. Bakocevic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rhodes avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rhodes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The referee is taking a good look at Bakocevic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rhodes!
Rhodes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bakocevic is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Bakocevic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jun Fan (ranked 6701 p4p, 436 weight class) and Ricky Ramathorn (ranked 6847 p4p, 443 weight class). Ricky Ramathorn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jun Fan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jun Fan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Jun Fan - just one landing.
Jun Fan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jun Fan throws a leg kick
and Ramathorn counters with a left to the body.
Lee Jun Fan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun Fan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramathorn unleashes a big counter combination but Jun Fan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jun Fan scores with a head kick.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramathorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun Fan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramathorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Jun Fan tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramathorn counters with a straight right hand.
Ramathorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramathorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem.
Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy.
Jun Fan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramathorn.
Ramathorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jun Fan tries to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramathorn avoids the head kick by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily.
Jun Fan is looking to clinch.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Jun Fan.
Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves away
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand.
Jun Fan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ramathorn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun Fan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a three punch combo that has Jun Fan backing up. Jun Fan nods at Ramathorn to acknowledge the strikes.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn is having none of it.
Ramathorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but Ramathorn is having none of it.
Jun Fan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramathorn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramathorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jun Fan.
A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jun Fan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramathorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ramathorn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramathorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan tries to land a front kick but Ramathorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Ramathorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jun Fan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramathorn blocks a head kick by Jun Fan.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jun Fan lands a head kick. Ramathorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jun Fan is breathing heavily.
Ramathorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jun Fan. That one must have hurt.
Jun Fan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jun Fan wants to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Jun Fan misses
and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramathorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jun Fan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun Fan throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jun Fan moves to clinch but Ramathorn breaks away
and Jun Fan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jun Fan throws a head kick but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Jun Fan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Jun Fan! Ramathorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jun Fan to his feet! Jun Fan is in big trouble!
Jun Fan is rocked!
Jun Fan tries to land a body kick
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramathorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun Fan looks to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Ramathorn will probably get the nod.
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.
Jun Fan wants to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramathorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramathorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramathorn avoids the head kick by Jun Fan.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem.
Jun Fan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramathorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun Fan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramathorn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ricky Ramathorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jun Fan tries to clinch up
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun Fan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramathorn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun Fan throws a head kick that misses.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem.
Ramathorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramathorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jun Fan wants to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee Jun Fan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Jun Fan.
Jun Fan throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily.
Jun Fan looks to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a nice right hand that sends Jun Fan toppling to the canvas! Jun Fan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ramathorn finish him?!
Oh Jun Fan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Lee Jun Fan has been cut.
Jun Fan tries to clinch there but Ramathorn circles away.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Jun Fan avoids it with no problem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jun Fan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun Fan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ramathorn counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Jun Fan badly! He tries to strike back but Ramathorn puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Jun Fan out cold! Oh man, Jun Fan will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Harp (ranked 5031 p4p, 385 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 5305 p4p, 401 weight class). Rita Stienis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Declan Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp closes the distance and pushes Stienis back into the cage.
Harp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stienis drags the fight down to the ground.
Harp postures up in Stienis's guard and throws a big left but Stienis blocks it.
Harp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harp trying to control the position from guard on top but Stienis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harp drops back looking for a leg! Stienis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stienis manages to kick Harp off! Harp jumps back into Stienis's guard.
Stienis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harp passes Stienis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp is looking for a kimura here.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
Harp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura but Stienis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stienis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stienis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis trying to control here.
Harp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stienis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harp 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.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harp seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Declan Harp!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Harp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 2622 p4p, 149 weight class) and Colin Lamprey (ranked 2736 p4p, 158 weight class). Il Sung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangnam Style . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Lamprey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamprey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamprey.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamprey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung is having none of it.
Il Sung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lamprey swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Lamprey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lamprey throws a body shot but no joy.
Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamprey.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lamprey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Il Sung counters with a nice body kick.
Lamprey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Il Sung is out of range and Lamprey settles back down.
Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colin Lamprey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamprey punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch.
Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamprey.
Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamprey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamprey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamprey.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Lamprey misses with a left hand
and Il Sung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Il Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamprey sprawls and moves away.
Il Sung defending well as Lamprey loads up on a big left hand.
Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamprey misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Il Sung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lamprey just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamprey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Il Sung rather than just go for the knockout.
Lamprey looks to score with a jab to the body but Il Sung is just out of range.
Lamprey lands with an uppercut that bounces Il Sung off the cage and back into range.
Lamprey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Il Sung thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lamprey looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range.
Lamprey misses with a hook.
It looked like Il Sung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamprey.
Lamprey clinches up with Il Sung and pushes him back against the cage.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lamprey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey throws a jab when Il Sung was well out of range.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses.
Lamprey avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Lamprey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Il Sung with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung moves out of range.
Lamprey darts in trying to clinch
and Il Sung counters with a straight right hand.
Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target.
Il Sung moves away from the strike by Lamprey.
Lamprey lands with a nice combination. Il Sung backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
As Lamprey looks to move away, Il Sung throws a big counter combo but Lamprey just gets out of the way.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Il Sung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
Lamprey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamprey throws a front kick aimed at Il Sung's knee but Il Sung avoids it well.
Il Sung avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Lamprey is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Colin Lamprey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamprey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamprey throws a big shot that misses.
Lamprey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely.
Il Sung fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lamprey just manages to avoid it.
Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamprey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Il Sung counters with a straight right hand.
Lamprey misses with a looping right.
Lamprey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamprey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamprey tries to clinch there but Il Sung circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey is looking to land body kicks.
Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it.
Lamprey clinches up against the cage.
Come on Lamprey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Lamprey improves position.
Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.
Il Sung working aggressively here.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamprey is keeping busy.
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Il Sung shoots in for a double leg but Lamprey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamprey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamprey avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Il Sung slips the punch.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamprey misses the shot to the body.
Lamprey throws a combination that misses
and Il Sung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamprey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Il Sung is on him like a limpet, forcing Lamprey back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Lamprey throws a lazy right hand but Il Sung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamprey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Il Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Il Sung slips under a jab from Lamprey.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lamprey wants to clinch.
Il Sung throws a counter high kick but Lamprey was just alert enough to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamprey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung misses the jab.
Il Sung checks a leg kick.
Il Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Il Sung misses its target.
Lamprey clinches up against the cage.
Lamprey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Il Sung is looking to control Lamprey's arms but Lamprey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Il Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamprey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lamprey leaning against his opponent.
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Il Sung throws a right hand that Lamprey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamprey also avoids with ease.
Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamprey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Il Sung throws a big counter combination but Lamprey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lamprey scores with a body shot.
Il Sung goes for a double leg but Lamprey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamprey continues to drive forward.
Lamprey throws a right hand that Il Sung ducks under and follows up with a left that Il Sung also avoids with ease.
Lamprey missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Lamprey misses.
Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Il Sung.
Lamprey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Il Sung.
Lamprey throws a right hand that misses
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamprey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamprey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Il Sung to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamprey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Il Sung, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamprey slowing the pace effectively.
Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Il Sung staying out of range there.
Lamprey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamprey misses with a low kick.
Il Sung quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey ducks right into an uppercut from Il Sung.
Il Sung checks a low kick from Lamprey.
A slow jab from Il Sung misses its intended target.
Lamprey doesn't manage to clinch there - Il Sung circles away.
A clash of legs there as Il Sung blocks the low kick.
Lamprey throws a jab but it's blocked by Il Sung.
Il Sung checks a leg kick.
Lamprey tries to clinch up but Il Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Il Sung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Lamprey misses.
Il Sung is looking to counter punch.
Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Lamprey moves out of range easily.
Lamprey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Il Sung with a body shot.
Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.
Il Sung fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Il Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Lamprey improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamprey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey tries to clinch up.
Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it.
Lamprey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamprey slips a straight right by Il Sung.
Lamprey tries to clinch there but Il Sung circles away.
As Lamprey backs away, Il Sung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lamprey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Lamprey misses with a left hand
and Il Sung counters with a nice uppercut.
Colin Lamprey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a low kick.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lamprey misses with a looping right.
Lamprey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Il Sung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamprey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Il Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Il Sung avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Lamprey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Il Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Il Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamprey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Il Sung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamprey misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target.
Il Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamprey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Il Sung misses with a head kick.
Lamprey throws a big shot that misses.
Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung slips a jab and a cross from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lamprey throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it.
Il Sung checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamprey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Il Sung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamprey misses with an uppercut. Il Sung saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Lamprey is predictable there
and Il Sung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Il Sung.
Lamprey wants to stand but Il Sung is controlling the position.
Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamprey has wrist control.
Il Sung trying to control but Lamprey is working from the bottom.
Colin Lamprey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is standing up over Lamprey. Lamprey looks to escape but Il Sung dives into side control.
Lamprey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Il Sung.
Lamprey struggling a bit here.
Il Sung 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.
Il Sung has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Il Sung looking to control but Lamprey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey working to try and regain half guard.
Il Sung looking to land elbow strikes but Lamprey uses the position to regain half guard.
Il Sung trying to mount his opponent but Lamprey defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamprey wants to get back to his feet.
Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamprey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Il Sung is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back!
I really don't envy Il Sung right now.
Lamprey controlling from the back.
Il Sung is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Il Sung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamprey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Lamprey!
Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'That was BS, I clearly am the better fighter. I got screwed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 1758 p4p, 209 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 1488 p4p, 186 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Petrov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Petrov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turban sprawls well. Turban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turban keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Turban manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Turban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turban.
Petrov is trying to drag Turban to the mat but Turban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrov is working for takedown but Turban is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Turban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turban.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turban pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turban trying to control but Petrov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Petrov is persistently looking for the submission but Turban is defending it well.
Turban is in bad spot here.
Petrov trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
Turban manages to stand up with Petrov still on his back. Eventually Petrov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Turban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Petrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban lands a jab to the head.
Turban looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov is rocked!
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turban lands with a good body shot.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Petrov goes down and covers up as Turban starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Peter Petrov had this to say: 'My opponent deserves all respect, we are the best in the division and everyone else is afraid to fight us. I am grateful for my chance and I will be back stronger than ever'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 2200 p4p, 251 weight class) and Matthias Kozlov (ranked 3896 p4p, 407 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ROYCE GRACIE. Kozlov has chosen Farewell of Slavianka as his entrance music. Matthias Kozlov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthias Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Kozlov does it's job there.
Kozlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Kozlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Kozlov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kozlov.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kozlov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Kron Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 193 p4p, 10 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 564 p4p, 20 weight class). Finnegan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rogues - Gravel Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan drops his hands momentarily and IsMore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
IsMore jabs Finnegan right on the nose. Finnegan blinks but takes it well.
IsMore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but IsMore slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the jaw.
IsMore looking to score a takedown here. Finnegan is defending well but IsMore drives through and ends up in Finnegan's guard.
Finnegan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
IsMore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from IsMore there as he acknowledges the shot.
IsMore misses with a jab to the body
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan cracks IsMore with a right hand to the side of the head.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IsMore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
A cross from IsMore lands.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
IsMore staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
IsMore with a nice cross.
Jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan misses with a hook
and IsMore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finnegan's hands.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body. IsMore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from IsMore misses.
IsMore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnegan lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
IsMore swings widly with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a nice body shot.
IsMore staying out of range there.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan throws a jab when IsMore was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
IsMore lands the left hand.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
IsMore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
A quick step to the side and IsMore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and IsMore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
IsMore swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
IsMore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan throws a body punch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan works IsMore's body with a nice hook.
IsMore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan slips a straight right by IsMore.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finnegan moves forwards but IsMore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Finnegan catches IsMore right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
IsMore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
IsMore scores with the left hand. Finnegan knows he should have avoided that one.
IsMore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
IsMore slips under a jab.
Finnegan takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore throws a poor cross that misses
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses the jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IsMore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Finnegan jabs IsMore right on the nose. IsMore blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore blocks a jab.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Finnegan defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. IsMore saw that one coming.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it well and moves away.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finnegan thinking.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
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!
Finnegan misses with a right hand
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsMore.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Finnegan defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finnegan.
IsMore misses with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from IsMore misses its target.
A left lands for IsMore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
IsMore shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
IsMore misses with an uppercut. Finnegan saw that one coming.
Finnegan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from IsMore with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan tries to bum rush IsMore with a series of wild strikes but IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finnegan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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