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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 1099 p4p, 136 weight class) and Proper Communist (ranked 870 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 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
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Proper Communist!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Communist connects with a jab.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Beliy.
It seemed like Communist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Communist throws a wild body kick that Beliy sees coming a mile off.
Beliy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Proper Communist has been cut.
Communist throws a lazy head kick
and Beliy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Communist follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Communist scores with a one two! Beliy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Communist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beliy throws a wild body kick that Communist sees coming a mile off.
Communist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Communist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beliy misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beliy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beliy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beliy.
Beliy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Communist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Communist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy avoids the head kick by Communist.
Communist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beliy moves away.
Beliy throws the left hand but Communist avoids the punch easily.
Beliy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Communist.
Beliy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Communist if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Beliy misses its intended target.
Communist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
It seemed like Communist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy ducks under a wild hook from Communist.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Communist.
Communist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beliy throws a hook but Communist avoids it easily.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beliy throws a shot from downtown. Communist moves away and avoids it.
Communist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by Beliy's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Beliy.
Communist is rocked!
Beliy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Communist out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 335 p4p, 41 weight class) and Carl Kingston (ranked 329 p4p, 39 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kingston's choice of entrance music: Creep - Radiohead . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lê is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Kingston tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Lê.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Lê backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê moves out of range easily.
Lê throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a hook
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Kingston misses
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lê scores with the left hand. Kingston knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston catches Lê with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston slips under a jab from Lê.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Kingston misses.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Kingston scores with a leg kick.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lê checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston throws a lazy body kick
and Lê counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê slips under a jab.
Lê tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Kingston finds it's target.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingston is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Lê.
Nice body kick from Lê.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lê scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
Kingston throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Lê throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston motions for Lê to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê misses with a double jab.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lê.
Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston pushes Lê away with a front kick.
Lê clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Kingston.
A body shot lands from Lê.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lê pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kingston avoids it.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Lê connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
Lê attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Lê's head.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Kingston off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Lê.
Lê swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê connects with a crisp jab.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Lê cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Lê tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
Lê misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kingston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Lê tries to clinch up.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Lê throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lê is able to avoid easily.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
That kick from Lê tenderised Kingston's leg. Kingston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Kingston in the body.
Lê throws a sloppy body shot
and Lê takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lê forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Lê working aggressively here.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Lê.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Lê cracks Kingston with a nice body shot.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lê checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lê's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston works Lê's body with a nice hook.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingston jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Lê feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingston's calf.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê throws a body kick that misses.
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Kingston misses.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big left from Lê misses.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Lê moved away.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston lands with a cross.
Kingston lands with a nice body kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lê moves into the clinch.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is leaning against Lê and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head.
Lê has Kingston pressed against the cage, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Lê.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston blocking some punches.
Lê manages to break the clinch.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê scores with a hook to the body. Kingston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lê is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kingston. Kingston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kingston thows a body kick. Lê tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lê checks a low kick from Kingston.
Lê looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Lê steps away.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Lê avoids it.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston lands with a hook. Lê tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Kingston wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Kingston throws a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Kingston slips under a jab from Lê.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
Kingston misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê cracks Kingston with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê thows a body kick. Kingston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kingston walks into a jab.
Lê slips a jab from Kingston.
Lê ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lê.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lê 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
Carl Kingston spoke after the fight, saying 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drummond (ranked 433 p4p, 68 weight class) and Marco Alvado (ranked 337 p4p, 50 weight class). Alvado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ichense Dub. Robert Drummond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Drummond !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Drummond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Drummond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drummond appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drummond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Drummond misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drummond throws a series of punches but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drummond slips under a jab from Alvado.
Drummond moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Drummond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado lands an overhand right.
Drummond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Drummond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvado swivels and escapes.
Alvado throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drummond moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab lands there for Alvado.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drummond will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drummond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado cracks a nice hook into Drummond 's ribs.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Alvado misses with a straight left.
A combination from Drummond does no damage.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Drummond goes for a double leg but Alvado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvado continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drummond will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Drummond moved away.
Alvado has Drummond up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Drummond controls the action.
Alvado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvado after a bit of a struggle.
Drummond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Drummond backwards.
Drummond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Drummond .
Drummond blocks the body kick.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond .
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond .
Drummond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drummond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drummond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvado pinned against the cage. Alvado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drummond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drummond somewhat.
Marco Alvado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado moves into range and clinches up with Drummond .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado is stalling here.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drummond breaks from the clinch.
Drummond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Alvado catches Drummond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Drummond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Alvado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drummond is able to avoid easily.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond . That did some damage!
Drummond lands a two punch combo.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Drummond shakes it off.
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Alvado scores with a nice body kick.
Alvado clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado pushes Drummond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado tries to work over Drummond 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drummond blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Drummond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drummond has Alvado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Drummond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvado tumbling to the mat - Drummond dives into Alvado's guard.
Drummond trying to control but Alvado is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is stalling in the full guard.
Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Drummond 's head back.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Drummond 's leg. Drummond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drummond is out of range.
Drummond attempts a counter takedown but Alvado avoids it well and moves away.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Drummond 's head but Drummond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drummond .
Alvado slips a straight right by Drummond .
Alvado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Drummond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drummond .
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!
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Drummond 's side.
Drummond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond .
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Drummond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drummond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drummond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drummond 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Drummond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvado sprawls and moves away.
Drummond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Alvado looks to land a left hand but Drummond moved out of range nicely.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Drummond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drummond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvado pinned against the cage. Alvado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado connects with a nice looking jab.
Drummond checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond checks a low kick from Alvado.
Alvado throws a leg kick that misses.
Drummond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Drummond lands a head shot.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado connects with the punch.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drummond throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Drummond 's ribs.
Drummond blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado jabs Drummond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drummond in his tracks.
Alvado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Drummond dives in and grabs Alvado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvado pushes down on Drummond 's head and hops out.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado catches Drummond with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Alvado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drummond moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Robert Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Drummond with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Drummond . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drummond slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Drummond .
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drummond throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Drummond off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Drummond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado slips under a jab from Drummond .
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drummond throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvado.
An inside leg kick from Alvado misses.
Drummond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvado clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drummond throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Drummond finds it's target.
Drummond checks a low kick from Alvado.
Drummond cracks Alvado with a good jab.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Drummond didn't see that one coming.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
A relieved looking Marco Alvado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 588 p4p, 91 weight class) and Ri Zaadha (ranked 403 p4p, 65 weight class). Zaadha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here I Am. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ri Zaadha!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Zaadha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Zaadha 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.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir scores with a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Noir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Zaadha is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaadha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Noir presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Noir jumps guard and drags Zaadha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters by clinching up.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir looking for a takedown.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Noir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noir lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. 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.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaadha is trying to break the clinch but Noir is controlling him.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha manages to get underhooks.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha wants to counter with a clinch but Noir pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Noir.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir throws a combination. Zaadha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Noir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zaadha!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zaadha sneaks out the side door and pushes Noir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
A nice side step and Zaadha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zaadha forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noir or not.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaadha smiles and moves away.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Zaadha defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Noir stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Noir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir won't allow Zaadha to sweep him here.
Noir wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noir is controlling him.
Zaadha is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard.
Noir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir wants to control but Zaadha is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaadha moves into full guard.
Zaadha wants to stand but Noir is controlling the position.
Zaadha looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaadha, not yet.
Zaadha wants to stand up but Noir is controlling him.
Noir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaadha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noir 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
James Noir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 198 p4p, 24 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 191 p4p, 22 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A head kick misses from Power.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Power working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
A short right from Power.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Power misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Power.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Power.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Sitsongrit won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power lands a left hand.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short left from Power.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Power throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit lunges at Power with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Power's hand.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Power misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Power misses the jab.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Power.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Power.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Power has control.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power lands with a good body shot.
Power 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.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Power takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Power lands a high kick!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Sitsongrit punishes Power's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Power scores with a push kick.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power misses with a looping left.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit cracks Power with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yodsawan Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Power!
Thomas Power 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teke Bamalog (ranked 189 p4p, 24 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 264 p4p, 34 weight class). Bamalog comes to the cage accompanied by Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Fiyero Lermontov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 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
17 - 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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog is looking to counter punch.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lermontov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Bamalog's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bamalog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lermontov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Lermontov moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lermontov lands with a nice combination. Bamalog backs away looking to recover.
Lermontov clinches with his opponent.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
Lermontov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov works on Bamalog's body with a couple of short punches.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lermontov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lermontov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Lermontov blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bamalog on the inside.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lermontov throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Lermontov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bamalog as he connects with a hook.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov throws a right and a left that Bamalog avoids nicely.
Bamalog tries to counter by clinching up but Lermontov breaks away and moves out of range.
Bamalog wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Bamalog catches Lermontov right on the button with a cross.
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamalog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Lermontov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov instigates a clinch.
Lermontov lands a left hand.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Lermontov tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lermontov.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Lermontov pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Lermontov controls the action.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog cracks Lermontov with a nice body shot.
Lermontov manages to break the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Lermontov checks it.
Bamalog forces Lermontov back against the cage and clinches.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.
Bamalog works on Lermontov's body with a couple of short punches.
Lermontov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamalog gets through Lermontov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Bamalog tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Bamalog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Lermontov controls the action.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lermontov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lermontov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Lermontov blocks it.
Lermontov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
A big right from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog scores with the left hand. Lermontov knows he should have avoided that one.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bamalog lands a right hook to the body.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lermontov.
Bamalog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lermontov slips under a jab from Bamalog.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Bamalog throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog sizes up Lermontov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
Lermontov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lermontov throws a solid leg kick but Bamalog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lermontov.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Lermontov's shoulder, as Lermontov tries to avoid the shot.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog lunges at Lermontov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lermontov's hand.
Bamalog moves to clinch but Lermontov breaks away
and Lermontov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to land a leg kick but Lermontov saw it coming and moves away.
Lermontov cracks Bamalog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lermontov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bamalog throws a shot to the body.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Lermontov tries to clinch up but Bamalog circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamalog lands with a straight right. Lermontov didn't see that one coming.
Lermontov tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bamalog misses its target.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Lermontov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Lermontov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov looks to land a combination but Bamalog avoids it well.
Bamalog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bamalog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Bamalog - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Lermontov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bamalog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog keeps Lermontov at a distance using the push kick.
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lermontov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamalog is looking to clinch.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Lermontov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bamalog's hands.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Lermontov misses with a straight right.
Bamalog is looking to counter punch.
Bamalog closes the distance and clinches.
Bamalog lands with a light punch inside.
Lermontov tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lermontov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bamalog darts in and clinches Lermontov up against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Lermontov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Lermontov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Lermontov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lermontov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bamalog.
Lermontov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lermontov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lermontov 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 Bamalog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bamalog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lermontov's calf.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lermontov.
Lermontov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamalog under the eye.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Bamalog misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lermontov lands a jab to the nose.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
Lermontov moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
Lermontov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bamalog cracks Lermontov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bamalog has Lermontov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Lermontov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lermontov manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog wants to clinch up but Lermontov keeps it at a distance.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamalog takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lermontov slips a jab and a cross from Bamalog.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Bamalog.
Bamalog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Nice body kick there by Bamalog.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Lermontov tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Lermontov scores with a hook to the body. Bamalog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lermontov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bamalog. Bamalog obviously looking to wear him down.
Lermontov moves into range and clinches up with Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Lermontov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Bamalog lands a body punch.
Lermontov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lermontov is trying to force a seperation but Bamalog has the dominant position.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Fiyero Lermontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamalog tries a body shot but Lermontov blocks it.
Lermontov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov slips a jab from Bamalog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Lermontov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog misses with a body shot.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. Lermontov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bamalog. That's going to slow Lermontov down.
Bamalog is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Bamalog blocks a jab.
Bamalog scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a looping left.
Lermontov scores with a head kick. Bamalog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog throws a front kick that sends Lermontov stumbling back into the cage.
Lermontov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bamalog 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
A very excited looking Teke Bamalog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 250 p4p, 42 weight class) and Mick Murphy (ranked 125 p4p, 19 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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36
178 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy is looking to chop away at Applegate's legs.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate scores with a punch to the head.
Applegate drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Applegate is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mick Murphy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Murphy takes a swing at Applegate's ribcage but misses.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate misses the jab.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate closes the distance but Murphy moves to the side
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Applegate gets a clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Applegate's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
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!
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Applegate swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Applegate. Applegate maintains the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Murphy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Applegate tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Applegate needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Applegate is rocked!
Murphy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Applegate to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Applegate looks to clinch but Murphy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Applegate taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bapp (ranked 153 p4p, 22 weight class) and Geordie Power (ranked 205 p4p, 32 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Geordie Power was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scotty Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power looks to land a left hand but Bapp moved out of range nicely.
Bapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Bapp throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power slips under a jab from Bapp.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bapp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power pushes Bapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Bapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bapp misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp blocks a jab.
Bapp jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bapp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bapp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Bapp scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bapp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Power misses.
Bapp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bapp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Bapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scotty Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bapp misses.
Bapp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Bapp's shoulder, as Bapp tries to avoid the shot.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Power tries to land a front kick but Bapp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Bapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Bapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bapp cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a hook
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power staying out of range there.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Bapp.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bapp misses the target.
Power tests Bapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bapp.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bapp.
Bapp blocks a jab.
A left lands for Power.
Power misses with a low kick.
Bapp is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bapp is out of range.
Bapp connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Bapp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bapp misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bapp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bapp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bapp misses with a straight left.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Bapp.
Bapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bapp lands with a shot to the body.
Bapp misses with a wild body shot.
Bapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power slips a jab from Bapp.
Power let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bapp cracks Power with a good jab.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bapp's calf.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bapp scores with a jab.
Bapp misses with a straight left.
Bapp blocks a jab.
Bapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power forces Bapp back against the cage and clinches.
Bapp tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Scotty Bapp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bapp connects with the punch.
Power tries a low kick but Bapp avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bapp misses the target.
Bapp scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bapp lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Power feints a counter leg kick.
Bapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bapp.
Bapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Bapp.
Bapp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Power throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp scores with a jab.
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!
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bapp avoids a kick to the body.
Bapp cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Bapp moves away from the strike by Power.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bapp counter with a right hand.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Bapp.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Bapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Bapp checks it.
Bapp misses with a hook
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bapp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bapp lands with an overhand left.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Power slips a jab from Bapp.
Bapp ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Bapp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bapp moves away.
Bapp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Bapp is out of range.
Bapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power misses with a straight right.
Bapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bapp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Bapp misses with a low kick.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bapp, right into the meat.
Bapp avoids the body shot from Power.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a low kick as Bapp jumps back.
Bapp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scotty Bapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Bapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
Bapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power throws a body punch but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Bapp ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Power 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bapp lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Nice shot by Bapp.
Bapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power moves out of range as Bapp strikes.
Power appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bapp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bapp to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power clinches.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bapp is working Power over against the cage.
Bapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Bapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Bapp scores with a hook to the body.
Power is breathing heavily.
Bapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
Bapp is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Bapp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bapp with a hook.
Bapp misses the jab.
Power slips a jab from Bapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Bapp is predictable there
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bapp thinking.
Bapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bapp.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power throws out a counter right but Bapp avoids it with no problem.
Bapp scores with a jab to the body.
Power clinches.
Good body shot from Power.
Power manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Bapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Power slips a straight right by Bapp.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bapp throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bapp is able to avoid easily.
Power digs a good body shot into Bapp's ribs.
Power tries to clinch but Bapp is having none of it.
Bapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Power lands with a nice body punch.
Power thows a leg kick but Bapp checks it
and Bapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Bapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bapp scores with a punch to the head.
Power motions for Bapp to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bapp scores with a jab to the head.
Bapp feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Bapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a low kick but Bapp moves out of range easily.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bapp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power walks into a straight right hand from Bapp.
Bapp misses with an uppercut.
Bapp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bapp with a hook.
Power wants to slow Bapp down by chopping away at his legs.
Power looks to land a right hand but Bapp moved out of range.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bapp at a distance.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bapp circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Bapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bapp misses with an uppercut.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Bapp steps away.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bapp is out of range and Power settles back down.
Bapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Power misses with a straight left.
Bapp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bapp misses the shot to the body.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Bapp is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Bapp blocks the low kick.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power tries to work over Bapp's front leg with a kick but Bapp checks it.
Bapp connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Bapp lands a nice looking body shot.
Bapp slips under a jab.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bapp throws a hook but Power blocks it.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scotty Bapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp connects with a single shot there.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bapp lands with a good body shot.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Power throws a leg kick but Bapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Bapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power swings for the body but Bapp moves out of range.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bapp lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
Power throws a series of punches but Bapp moves out of range.
Bapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bapp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bapp!
A relieved looking Scotty Bapp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 196 p4p, 23 weight class) and Malaki Fiso (ranked 179 p4p, 21 weight class). Fiso has chosen The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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143 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiso can pounce on him.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso connects with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso counters with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fiso.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fiso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by Fiso - just one landing.
Fiso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiso takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso blocks it.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiso's hands.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Fiso slips the punch.
Fiso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiso lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fiso rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Fiso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiso.
Fiso misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiso manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a thumping low kick.
Fiso throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Fiso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fiso.
Fiso connects with a jab.
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fiso is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez is looking to slow Fiso down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fiso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Fiso.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
The fighters circling - Fiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Fiso lands a body shot.
Fiso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiso.
Fiso tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Fiso ducked under it nicely.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fiso.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fiso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Fiso misses.
Malaki Fiso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fiso slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Fiso staying out of range there.
Fiso wants to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch position.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Fiso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Fiso scores with a decent looking hook.
Fiso ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
It seemed like Fiso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Fiso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Fiso lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiso.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Fiso counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Fiso lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Fiso.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Fiso takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Fiso cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Fiso.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Fiso counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Fiso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fiso rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Fiso can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Fiso jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Fiso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Fiso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Fiso.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiso tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiso blocks a jab.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Fiso throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fiso.
Fiso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Fiso moved out of range nicely.
Fiso cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Fiso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Fiso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Fiso connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fiso counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Fiso moves into the clinch.
Fiso has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Fiso saw that one coming.
Rodriguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fiso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fiso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Fiso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiso digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso misses the body punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiso misses with a jab to the body
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Fiso moved out of range.
Fiso now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fiso throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Fiso as he checks the leg kick.
Fiso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fiso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fiso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiso lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Fiso as he connects with a hook.
Fiso throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Fiso moves out of range.
Fiso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Fiso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fisos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fiso looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Fiso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiso at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiso moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Fiso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiso throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Fiso wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fiso works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
Fiso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Fiso moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Fiso slips the punch.
Fiso thinks about the counter body kick.
Fiso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Fiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Darren (ranked 122 p4p, 19 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 62 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Darren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here's to the losers. James Darren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren wants to clinch.
Salvador lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren moves into range and clinches up with Salvador.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren closes the distance but Salvador moves to the side
and Darren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvador lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darren backs up against the cage.
Salvador tries to keep at a distance but Darren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salvador lands a good knee to the midsection. Darren won't want to take too many of those.
Salvador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salvador misses with a hook. Darren ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador throws a chopping leg kick but Darren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Salvador.
Darren tries to clinch up but Salvador circles away and keeps his distance.
Salvador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Darren tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador tries to bum rush Darren with a series of wild strikes but Darren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Darren's head coaches at Oblivion Gate that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salvador paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a leg kick
and Salvador counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Salvador does it's job there.
Salvador misses with the body kick
and Darren counters with a nice uppercut.
Darren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salvador counters with a nice body kick.
Darren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salvador checks it well.
Darren misses with a low kick as Salvador jumps back.
Darren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvador lands a big head kick that sends Darren tumbling to the mat! Salvador takes a step backwards and waves Darren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador lands a big head kick that sends Darren to the canvas! Salvador follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Salvador!
After the fight, George Salvador was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
James Darren was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a loser!'.
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