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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 3844 p4p, 323 weight class) and Ramon Carlos (ranked 3405 p4p, 296 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aziz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. 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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158 lbs
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170 cm
32
156 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jalaluddin Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Carlos !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz shoots in but Carlos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aziz on the side of the head.
Aziz shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlos 's guard.
Aziz stays in close to Carlos 's body and controls the position.
Aziz throws a strike but Carlos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aziz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carlos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carlos - that landed with a thud.
Carlos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carlos 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramon Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlos tries to avoid it but Aziz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlos to the ground. Carlos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlos throws a front kick aimed at Aziz's knee but Aziz avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Aziz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlos misses with a low kick.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aziz moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlos .
Aziz gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Aziz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aziz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Aziz controlling the position from side mount.
Carlos is trying to buck Aziz off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos is letting Aziz control him for a moment.
Aziz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carlos pushes Aziz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aziz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aziz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Carlos lands.
A big right from Carlos misses.
Aziz goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aziz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos .
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlos sprawls well. Carlos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramon Carlos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos , as that shot connected.
Aziz shoots for a takedown but Carlos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlos throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Aziz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carlos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlos sprawls and moves away.
Carlos feints and then cracks Aziz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aziz down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos loads up on a big right hand but Aziz slips the punch.
Aziz tries to counter with a takedown but Carlos is quick to defend against it.
Carlos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carlos looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Carlos throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aziz fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Carlos finds it's target.
Aziz shoots in for a double leg but Carlos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.
Aziz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos lands a leg kick that knocks Aziz off balance momentarily.
A big left from Carlos misses.
No luck for Aziz with that takedown attempt.
Carlos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz slips under a jab from Carlos .
Good standup being displayed there by Carlos as he connects with a hook.
Aziz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos wants to stand and escape but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aziz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aziz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz advances to half guard.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aziz controlling the pace.
Carlos tries to kick Aziz off but Aziz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aziz wants to pass to mount but Carlos is defending the position.
Aziz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aziz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is trying to control. Carlos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Aziz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlos avoids it really well and circles away.
Carlos connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carlos - that will leave a mark!
Carlos misses with a kick to the body.
Carlos misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carlos sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aziz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlos sizes up Aziz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos misses with an uppercut.
Aziz dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlos lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos .
Aziz slips a straight right by Carlos .
Aziz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos .
Carlos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carlos .
A jab from Carlos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos looks to throw the jab but Aziz is out of range.
Aziz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlos throws out a leg kick but Aziz moves out of range and Carlos only half commits.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlos throws a hook but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlos defends it nicely.
Aziz backing away here, and Carlos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aziz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalaluddin Aziz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos throws a front kick that sends Aziz stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Carlos .
Carlos looks to land a body kick but Aziz moved away.
Carlos throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Ramon Carlos 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.
Aziz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carlos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aziz closes the distance and clinches up with Carlos , looking for a takedown. Aziz pushes Carlos against the cage but Carlos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aziz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aziz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carlos . Carlos obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlos scores with a nice head shot.
Carlos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aziz back to the cage. Carlos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aziz shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlos tries to sprawl out of it but Aziz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a nice hook to Aziz's body. Aziz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Carlos looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Carlos just gets out of the way.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz feinted with a counter takedown.
Aziz moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carlos works Aziz's body with a nice hook.
Aziz moves into the clinch.
Carlos tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Aziz can't get the takedown.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Aziz avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage.
Carlos prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos tries to work over Aziz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aziz misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Carlos !
Ramon Carlos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 1165 p4p, 147 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 1351 p4p, 168 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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203 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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195 lbs
20 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Benn Jr scores with a jab. Voronin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benn Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voronin throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Voronin lands but Benn Jr takes it in his stride.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Benn Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Voronin.
Benn Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voronin wants to slow Benn Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut
and Voronin counters with a good low kick that Benn Jr was not able to check.
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!
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Voronin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benn Jr misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Voronin throws a head kick but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Voronin lands with a right hand.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Voronin avoids nicely.
Benn Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Voronin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benn Jr. Benn Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Benn Jr.
Voronin slips under a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Voronin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voronin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn Jr's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benn Jr.
It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Voronin connects with a nice looking jab.
Voronin is looking to score with low kicks.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voronin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voronin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benn Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Voronin just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Voronin throws a jab when Benn Jr was well out of range.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws an off balance right hand
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benn Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benn Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Voronin scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Voronin. That's going to slow Benn Jr down.
Benn Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Benn Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Voronin avoids them all with ease.
Voronin lands with a nice body kick.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benn Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voronin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Benn Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin lands a big head kick that sends Benn Jr tumbling to the mat! Voronin takes a step backwards and waves Benn Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benn Jr is rocked!
Benn Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benn Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Benn Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voronin dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benn Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Benn Jr.
Voronin throws a lazy head kick
and Benn Jr counters with a series of strikes. Voronin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benn Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Benn Jr moves out of range as Voronin throws a body kick.
Voronin throws a head kick that Benn Jr semi-blocks.
Voronin lands an overhand right.
Voronin misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voronin.
Voronin misses with a hook. Benn Jr ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voronin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voronin.
Voronin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr throws a looping overhand right but Voronin ducks down to avoid it.
Voronin throws a counter combo.
Voronin moves forwards but Benn Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benn Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Voronin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Benn Jr both land. Nice combination.
Voronin tries to land a front kick but Benn Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benn Jr scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronin takes a swing at Benn Jr's ribcage but misses.
Benn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Voronin's shoulder, as Voronin tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Voronin misses.
Benn Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Voronin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benn Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Benn Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voronin cracks Benn Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Voronin - that will leave a mark!
Voronin misses with a looping left.
Benn Jr scores with a jab. Voronin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benn Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benn Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin digs a good hook to Benn Jr's body.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benn Jr's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Voronin.
Voronin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voronin misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin dips to his left and cracks Benn Jr with an uppercut!
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Voronin.
It looked like Benn Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Voronin.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jr moves away.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. Benn Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Voronin tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Benn Jr catches Voronin right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
Benn Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Voronin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Voronin, as that shot connected.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Benn Jr connects with a right hand. Voronin shakes it off.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin clinches with his opponent.
Voronin tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benn Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benn Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
A short right from Voronin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Voronin has the dominant position.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Voronin has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benn Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voronin is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voronin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin lands the left hand.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Voronin looks to land a body kick but Benn Jr moved away.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andriy Voronin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr misses with a body kick.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Voronin catches Benn Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Voronin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin connects with a high kick.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voronin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin throws a head kick but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Voronin throws a leg kick
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voronin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jr tests Voronin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronin walks into a jab.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Voronin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Voronin is out of range.
Voronin throws a right hand that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronin misses with a hook
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Voronin.
Benn Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voronin counters with a good, hard body kick but Benn Jr shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Voronin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benn Jr catches Voronin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benn Jr lands a left and a right that send Voronin crashing to the mat, dazed. Benn Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Voronin is rocked!
Voronin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benn Jr is out of range and Voronin settles back down.
Voronin is still on wobbly legs! Can Benn Jr finish him?
Benn Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benn Jr is looking to slow Voronin down with leg kicks.
Benn Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Voronin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Benn Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Voronin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jr!
Our winner, Nigel Benn Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1280 p4p, 177 weight class) and Mark Steve (ranked 1176 p4p, 161 weight class). Steve comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Its a fine day to whoop somebodies ass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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23 - 10 - 0 |
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve slips a straight right by Escobar.
Steve throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Steve.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
And Steve responds with a good body kick, but Escobar manages to step out the way in time.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Escobar backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar drops Steve with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steve! Escobar dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Mark Steve had this to say: 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 820 p4p, 104 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 617 p4p, 78 weight class). Anti Half Assed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
Half Assed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beliy's waist but Beliy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Half Assed off to one side.
It looked like Beliy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beliy lands a head kick!
Beliy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beliy throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Beliy throws a body kick that misses.
Beliy misses with a two punch combination.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Beliy.
Half Assed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
It looked like Beliy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Beliy lands with a nice body punch.
Beliy scores with a sloppy right hand. Half Assed should have avoided that one.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Beliy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beliy staying out of range there.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy clobbers Half Assed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Half Assed feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Beliy shows good takedown defense.
Beliy looks to throw a body kick
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beliy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beliy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Half Assed.
Sasha Beliy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Half Assed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beliy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Half Assed's sensitive parts.
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!
Half Assed ducks right into an uppercut from Beliy.
Beliy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Half Assed to score with a decent uppercut.
Beliy throws a sloppy body shot
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy throws a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Half Assed throws a nice looking combination but Beliy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Beliy misses with a series of wild punches.
Beliy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beliy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beliy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beliy. Beliy obviously looking to wear him down.
Half Assed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beliy lands with an uppercut that bounces Half Assed off the cage and back into range.
Beliy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy slips a jab from Half Assed.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Beliy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy jabs at Half Assed's body.
Half Assed connects with the punch.
It looks like Beliy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Half Assed 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.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Beliy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beliy continues to drive forward.
Beliy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed tries for a takedown but Beliy circles away easily
and Beliy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beliy misses with a head kick.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
And Half Assed tries to counter it with a takedown but Beliy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Half Assed does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beliy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beliy misses with a lunging right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Half Assed moves out of range as Beliy strikes.
Beliy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
Half Assed tries to clinch up.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Beliy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Beliy throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
A big left from Beliy misses.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beliy throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Beliy misses with a combination
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Beliy does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Half Assed misses with an uppercut
and Beliy counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Half Assed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed blocks a low kick nicely.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beliy.
Half Assed tries to counter with a clinch but Beliy shakes him off and moves away.
Beliy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Half Assed's calf.
Sasha Beliy is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Beliy shakes it off.
Beliy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Beliy throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Beliy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Half Assed finds it's way round the side to connect with Beliy's head.
Beliy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy cracks Half Assed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Half Assed moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beliy tries to avoid it but Half Assed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beliy to the ground. Beliy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beliy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Beliy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Beliy misses with a straight left.
Beliy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beliy slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a head shot.
Half Assed lands with a cross.
Beliy is rocked!
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Beliy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Half Assed lands a nice shot that snaps Beliy's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Half Assed lands a right hand from hell, dropping Beliy. Half Assed pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
Anti Half Assed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murhaa (ranked 807 p4p, 100 weight class) and Tony Monteiro (ranked 515 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
292 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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35
274 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Monteiro to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Monteiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Monteiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa tries to work over Monteiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monteiro blocks an uppercut.
Monteiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
Monteiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monteiro counters with a left hand that sends Murhaa to the canvas!
Murhaa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murhaa's guard.
Oh Murhaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murhaa is pulling down on Monteiro's head to control his posture.
Monteiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murhaa is proving hard to escape from.
Monteiro won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Murhaa has Monteiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Monteiro is looking to stand up but Murhaa won't let him.
Murhaa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tony Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa cracks Monteiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Monteiro rattles Murhaa with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Murhaa tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Monteiro dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Murhaa stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Monteiro!
After winning the bout, Tony Monteiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 429 p4p, 59 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 514 p4p, 74 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmermans has double underhooks.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wallace is able to avoid easily.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wallace.
Timmermans drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmermans won't allow it.
Timmermans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wallace can't fight it off and eventually Timmermans manages to take the fight to the floor. Wallace looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wallace looking to control.
Timmermans is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Timmermans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallace is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Timmermans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timmermans is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Timmermans to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans is looking to advance position but Wallace won't allow it.
Timmermans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Timmermans with a hook.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace leaves Timmermans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Wallace is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmermans lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Timmermans's head back.
Wallace moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Timmermans lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Timmermans defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Timmermans lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Timmermans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace lands a jab to Timmermans's midsection.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmermans's hands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Timmermans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timmermans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmermans.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmermans pushing down on Wallace's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Timmermans 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.
Timmermans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timmermans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Timmermans with the ground and pound but Wallace uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace is controlling Timmermans's posture.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wallace stops Timmermans from getting back to his feet.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.
Timmermans is trying is best to control the position here.
Timmermans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Timmermans.
Timmermans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timmermans wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wallace is now in half guard.
Timmermans manages to get to full guard.
Timmermans looking to control but Wallace passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Wallace won't allow Timmermans to get back to his feet.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmermans lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Timmermans moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Timmermans misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Timmermans getting side control.
Timmermans drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Timmermans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace has hold of Timmermans's hands but Timmermans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wallace is staying active underneath Timmermans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Timmermans had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Wallace misses.
Timmermans takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws the left hand but Timmermans avoids the punch easily.
Timmermans tries to counter by clinching up but Wallace breaks away and moves out of range.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Timmermans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Timmermans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans misses with a left hand
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Timmermans misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wallace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans throwing strikes but missing.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans stands up and waves to Wallace to follow him.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmermans thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
Timmermans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wallace.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Wallace lands a jab.
Timmermans is rocked!
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Timmermans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmermans seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmermans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmermans misses the target.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy right hand. Wallace should have avoided that one.
Timmermans shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Our winner, Casper Timmermans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 695 p4p, 80 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 663 p4p, 77 weight class). Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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151 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
Ho Joy tried to counter with a leg kick but Pesonen avoided it.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen dives in and grabs Ho Joy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Joy pushes down on Pesonen's head and hops out.
Ho Joy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen misses with a leg kick
and Ho Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pesonen lands a head shot.
Pesonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho Joy's waist but Ho Joy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pesonen off to one side.
Ho Joy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ho Joy misses with a hook
and Pesonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen lands a head kick!
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pesonen shoots in and bounces Ho Joy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy looking to control.
Pesonen is fighting to break Ho Joy's control of his arms but Ho Joy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving.
Pesonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pesonen won't allow Ho Joy to sweep him here.
Ho Joy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho Joy has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pesonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ho Joy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen is looking to advance position but Ho Joy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pesonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pesonen wants to escape the position.
Pesonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ho Joy keeps control of the position easily here as Pesonen tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Pesonen right now.
Ho Joy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pesonen wants to control his opponent's hands but Ho Joy gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen tries to escape but Ho Joy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ho Joy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
Ho Joy is riding his opponent, not letting Pesonen buck him off.
Ho Joy gets his hands free as Pesonen looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesonen controls his hands.
Pesonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy scores with a shot to the side of Pesonen's head.
Pesonen breaks the clinch.
Pesonen misses with a takedown attempt - Ho Joy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Joy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesonen goes for a double leg but Ho Joy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho Joy continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen throws a shot to the body.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen feints a jab promting Ho Joy to slip. Pesonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ho Joy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Pesonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pesonen.
Ho Joy misses the jab.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pesonen lands a high kick!
Do Ho Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pesonen works Ho Joy's body with a nice hook.
Pesonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Joy scores with a one two! Pesonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
Pesonen scores with a jab.
Pesonen connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ho Joy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ho Joy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pesonen doesn't seem phased though.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Ho Joy moved away.
Pesonen shoots for a takedown but Ho Joy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ho Joy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Pesonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Ho Joy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pesonen jabs at Ho Joy's body.
Ho Joy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen misses with a few strikes there.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen misses with a jab to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Pesonen scores with a jab.
Ho Joy misses with a looping left.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that Ho Joy avoids nicely.
Ho Joy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pesonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pesonen.
Pesonen goes for a double leg but Ho Joy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ho Joy continues to drive forward.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Pesonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ho Joy defends it well.
A low kick from Ho Joy misses
and Pesonen counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pesonen throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up.
Ho Joy misses with a straight left.
Pesonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pesonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ho Joy did well to prevent Pesonen getting side control.
Pesonen with the ground and pound but Ho Joy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pesonen stands up over Ho Joy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ho Joy is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pesonen tries to bum rush Ho Joy with a series of wild strikes but Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ho Joy throws a one two combo.
Ho Joy misses with a left hand
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pesonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Joy lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pesonen.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Pesonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pesonen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy takes one to the side of the head.
Ho Joy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pesonen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pesonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ho Joy finds it's way round the side to connect with Pesonen's head.
That has opened up Jallu Pesonen's cut even more.
Pesonen scores with a nice body kick.
Pesonen throws a push kick but Ho Joy slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Joy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ho Joy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy checks the leg kick.
Ho Joy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho Joy misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pesonen. That's going to slow Ho Joy down.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ho Joy's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Ho Joy throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Joy blocks the body kick.
Ho Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pesonen scores with a four punch combination!
Pesonen misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pesonen. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Joy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
A clash of legs there as Pesonen blocks the low kick.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with a two punch combination.
Pesonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pesonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp one two that drops Pesonen! Ho Joy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pesonen to his feet! Pesonen is in big trouble!
Pesonen is rocked!
Pesonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Pesonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Pesonen misses with a double jab
and Ho Joy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pesonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho Joy misses with a double jab.
Ho Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Ho Joy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pesonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho Joy misses the target.
Ho Joy misses with a double jab.
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy works on Pesonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Joy fails to land.
Ho Joy tries to stall but Pesonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pesonen presses Ho Joy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pesonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
Ho Joy can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho Joy on the side of the head.
Ho Joy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jallu Pesonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pesonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 320 p4p, 42 weight class) and Diego Escobar (ranked 279 p4p, 37 weight class). Bamalog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Teke Bamalog is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Escobar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar darts in and clinches Bamalog up against the cage.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bamalog smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Bamalog checks a leg kick nicely.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
I was talking to Bamalog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Bamalog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bamalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bamalog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Bamalog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar throws a low kick but Bamalog moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bamalog.
Escobar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bamalog is able to avoid easily.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Bamalog moved away.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Bamalog tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it.
Bamalog avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Bamalog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bamalog. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog jabs at Escobar's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar wants to counter the offense by Bamalog and move into the clinch position.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Bamalog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Bamalog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bamalog checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar wants to slow Bamalog down by chopping away at his legs.
Bamalog connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bamalog on the side of the head.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Bamalog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bamalog lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Bamalog counters with a left to the body.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bamalog blocks the leg kick.
Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Bamalog settles back down.
Bamalog thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Escobar takes one on the button.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Bamalog throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamalog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bamalog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
Escobar wants to slow Bamalog down by chopping away at his legs.
Bamalog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar counters by clinching up.
Bamalog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Bamalog holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Escobar.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
A frustrated look appears on Bamalog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bamalog is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar keeps control of Bamalog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bamalog is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Bamalog breaks the clinch.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
Bamalog blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bamalog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar.
A lazy left from Bamalog finds it's target.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamalog scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Teke Bamalog is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bamalog.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Escobar lands a jab.
Escobar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bamalog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamalog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bamalog takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a head kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Bamalog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bamalog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Bamalog sets himself, and Escobar steps forward looking for the clinch! Bamalog avoids it this time.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Escobar staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Bamalog there.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Escobar lands a jab.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar with a hook.
Bamalog digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Bamalog down.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar wants to counter with a clinch but Bamalog pushes him away.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Escobar drives through and clinches with Bamalog against the cage.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bamalog scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar darts in and clinches Bamalog up against the cage.
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Bamalog throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bamalog.
Bamalog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bamalog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar tries to counter with a clinch but Bamalog shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Escobar jumps guard but Bamalog stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bamalog tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamalog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Escobar.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Bamalog looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bamalog throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamalog lands a nice looking body shot.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Escobar wants to counter with a clinch but Bamalog pushes him away.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar tests Bamalog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
Bamalog cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Bamalog seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Bamalog's ribcage. Bamalog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the cage.
Escobar jumps guard but Bamalog stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
Bamalog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamalog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teke Bamalog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Escobar.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Bamalog won't allow it.
Escobar has Bamalog pressed against the cage, preventing Bamalog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bamalog is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Escobar catches Bamalog right on the button with a cross.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Bamalog is trying to break free.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Bamalog won't allow it.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Escobar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Bamalog avoids it.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Bamalog tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamalog under the eye.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Bamalog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog checks a leg kick nicely.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Bamalog's body. Bamalog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Escobar throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bamalog will feel that in the morning.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamalog. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Bamalog tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Bamalog looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Jab from Escobar.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bamalog.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamalog clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bamalog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Escobar.
I think Bamalog 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
Our winner, Teke Bamalog, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 39 p4p, 4 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 149 p4p, 20 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Akatsuki. Min-Sik Song has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Lermontov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lermontov misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Lermontov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lermontov pulls Song into guard.
Song wants to get up but he can't break Lermontov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lermontov trying to keep a closed guard but Song is proving a slippery customer.
Lermontov looking for subs off his back but Song has passed one foot through into half guard.
Song stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lermontov to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov misses with a hook
and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Song throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lermontov throws a good cross that connects.
Lermontov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lermontov misses with a body shot.
Song delivers a nice body kick.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lermontov motions for Song to come forward. Lermontov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov doesn't manage to clinch there - Song circles away.
Lermontov throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov flicks out a counter leg kick but Song steps away.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Song.
Lermontov ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
Song connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov looks to land a combination. Song sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lermontov wants to land a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Song.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Lermontov thinks about the counter body kick.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
Song feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lermontov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lermontov moves out of range as Song strikes.
Lermontov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lermontov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Lermontov throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Song misses with a hook.
Lermontov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov throws a series of punches but Song avoids them all with ease.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lermontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lermontov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lermontov tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Song slips under a jab.
Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song throws a body kick that misses.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Song.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Song.
Song throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lermontov misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Song.
Lermontov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov throws a head kick but Song moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lermontov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
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 Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lermontov walks into a stiff left hand from Song.
Song swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
Lermontov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Song misses with a looping left.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head.
Song throws a leg kick but Lermontov checks it.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Song walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Lermontov avoids it.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
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!
A jab from Song misses.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Lermontov.
Song swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lermontov throws a leg kick that misses.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Lermontov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song misses with a straight right.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Lermontov looks for the body kick but Song saw that one coming.
Lermontov blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Lermontov avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Song misses.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lermontov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Song's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov throws an off balance right hand
and Song makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Song cracks Lermontov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
Song thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lermontov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Song tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov walks into a jab.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Lermontov moves out of range as Song strikes.
Lermontov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Song counters with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Song as he connects with a hook.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Song is having none of it.
Lermontov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Lermontov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Lermontov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lermontov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Lermontov moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Lermontov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Song misses with a leg kick.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Song throws a wild body kick that Lermontov sees coming a mile off.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
It looked like Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lermontov.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lermontov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov cracks Song with a right hand to the side of the head.
Song slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Lermontov is looking to slow Song down with leg kicks.
Lermontov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Lermontov moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Lermontov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lermontov scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lermontov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song connects with a single shot there.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Song misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Song scores with a shot to the body.
Song throws a leg kick but Lermontov checks it.
Song misses with a head kick.
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands with a shot to the body.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Song is having none of it.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lermontov scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Song finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Song.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song looks to throw the jab but Lermontov is out of range.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song misses with a looping left.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Song.
Song lands a jab to Lermontov's midsection.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Song throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Song moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Song swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lermontov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lermontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lermontov. That did some damage!
Song lands a nice shot to the body.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Song takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Lermontov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Song looks to throw the jab but Lermontov is out of range.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song misses with a looping left.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Song scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lermontov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lermontov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Song misses with a head kick.
Lermontov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Song slips under a jab.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lermontov.
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lermontov slips a straight right by Song.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Song scores with a jab. Lermontov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song throws a half hearted mid kick.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Song.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song tries to work over Lermontov's front leg with a kick but Lermontov checks it.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Lermontov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lermontov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lermontov feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Lermontov checks it.
Lermontov throws a body kick that misses.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song lands a really nice looking cross but Lermontov seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Song.
Song connects with a looping right hand.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Lermontov throws a series of punches but Song moves out of range.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Song.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Song scores with a hook.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Song.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lermontov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lermontov clinches up against the cage.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov blocking some punches.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lermontov lands a head shot.
Song misses the jab.
Song misses with a low kick as Lermontov jumps back.
A big right from Song misses.
Lermontov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Song missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Lermontov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lermontov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
A countering left hand to the body from Lermontov misses.
Song tries to work over Lermontov's front leg with a kick but Lermontov checks it.
Lermontov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Song throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lermontov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lermontov scores with a four punch combination!
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov takes one on the button.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Song ducks right into an uppercut from Lermontov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov connects with a solid leg kick.
Lermontov dips to his left and cracks Song with an uppercut!
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Song.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Song. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Song.
Lermontov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Song throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Song walks into a left hand.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Song stuns Lermontov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lermontov lands with a nice combination. Song backs away looking to recover.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Lermontov.
Song lands a body shot.
Lermontov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Song pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lermontov is out of range and Song settles back down.
Song looks for the body kick but Lermontov saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song scores with a nice right hand.
Lermontov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Song dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Lermontov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Song tenderised Lermontov's leg. Lermontov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Lermontov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lermontov cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lermontov. That's going to slow Song down.
Lermontov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Lermontov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Lermontov moves out of range as Song strikes.
Lermontov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lermontov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Song can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song throws a front kick aimed at Lermontov's knee but Lermontov avoids it well.
Song dodges the punch combination from Lermontov.
Song cracks a nice hook into Lermontov's ribs.
Song misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Lermontov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lermontov looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Song slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Song.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lermontov.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Song.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Song blocks a jab.
Lermontov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lermontov throws a right hand that Song ducks under and follows up with a left that Song also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Song misses.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Song checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lermontov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lermontov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov blocks a leg kick.
Lermontov throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song punishes Lermontov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lermontov tries to clinch
enabling Song to counter with a crisp jab.
Song throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song tries a low kick but Lermontov avoids it.
Lermontov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lermontov lands a head shot.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song feints and then cracks Lermontov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lermontov down.
Lermontov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Song.
Lermontov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Song throws the kick towards the body but Lermontov avoids it.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lermontov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lermontov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lermontov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Lermontov catches Song right on the button with a cross.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song slips under a jab.
Song takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lermontov lands a really nice looking cross but Song seems unphased.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song checks a leg kick.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Song lands an overhand right.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Song avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Song catches Lermontov right on the button with a cross.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Song misses with a body kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov misses with a low kick as Song jumps back.
Lermontov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song misses with a kick to the body.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Lermontov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Song showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lermontov.
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Lermontov avoided it.
Fiyero Lermontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lermontov tries to land a leg kick but Song saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Lermontov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Song blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Song.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lermontov.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Lermontov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Song clobbers Lermontov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lermontov walks into a jab.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Lermontov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lermontov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Song counters with a nice body shot.
Song throws a hook but Lermontov avoids it easily.
Song fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lermontov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lermontov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Lermontov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Lermontov. That snapped Song's head back.
Lermontov cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Song, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song retains his lightweight title!
Min-Sik Song decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Gray (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and Harald Gormsson (ranked 23 p4p, 5 weight class). Gormsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saor - Children of the Mist. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gormsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gormsson throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gormsson throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gormsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gormsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gormsson avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gormsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Gray misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gray at a distance.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away.
Gormsson tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Gormsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gormsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gray misses with a kick to the body
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gray lands an overhand right.
Gormsson cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Gormsson misses.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gormsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gormsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gormsson feints and then cracks Gray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gray down.
Gormsson misses with a body kick.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gray slips under a jab from Gormsson.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away.
Gormsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
Gray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gormsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gormsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gormsson misses with a body punch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gormsson lands a nice hook to Gray's body. Gray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Gormsson.
Gray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Gormsson misses.
Gormsson digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gormsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gormsson.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gormsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gormsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gray moves out of range as Gormsson throws a body kick.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut.
As Gormsson looks to move away, Gray throws a big counter combo but Gormsson just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Gormsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gormsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gray.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gormsson. That's going to slow Gray down.
Gray walks into a jab.
Gormsson throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harald Gormsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gormsson.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray checks a low kick from Gormsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gray lands an overhand right.
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harald Gormsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson misses with a double jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the body
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray cracks Gormsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gormsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gray finish him?
Gormsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a huge right that knocks Gormsson out cold! Gray is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray retains his light heavyweight title!
Akoni Gray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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