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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 1511 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 185 p4p, 355 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ladies & Gentlemen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holloway sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Holloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Holloway lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holloway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Holloway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holloway scores with a decent looking hook.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Holloway misses the jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Max Holloway 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.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holloway tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway jabs at Jackson's body.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holloway has got the better of the exchanges.
Holloway motions for Jackson to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
As Holloway backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Holloway.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Holloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Holloway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
 Holloway is rocked!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway misses with a body kick.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the jab.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Nice cross by Holloway.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Holloway takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Holloway throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Holloway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Holloway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Holloway moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holloway is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Holloway.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Holloway and move into the clinch position.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Holloway. Holloway looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Holloway. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kurt Jackson!
Our winner, Kurt Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 4143 p4p, 1728 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 472 p4p, 222 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loureiro misses with a hook. Alcantara ducked under it nicely.
Loureiro scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loureiro. Alcantara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loureiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alcantara with a jab.
Loureiro slips a jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara throws an off balance right hand
so Loureiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loureiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Alcantara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loureiro manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loureiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro trying to keep a closed guard but Alcantara is proving a slippery customer.
Alcantara wants to pass the guard but Loureiro is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alcantara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loureiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alcantara should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Loureiro has tightened it up now! Alcantara should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Loureiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Loureiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 3393 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 406 p4p, 362 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. Nathaniel Syndicate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Syndicate!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste misses with a hook. Syndicate ducked under it nicely.
Del Oeste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Syndicate. Syndicate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Syndicate lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Oeste's head.
Syndicate walks into a stiff left hand from Del Oeste.
Syndicate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head.
Syndicate missing with a left hand there. Del Oeste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Oeste is looking to counter punch.
Del Oeste looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Syndicate.
Nice body punch from Del Oeste.
Syndicate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Oeste misses with a looping right.
Del Oeste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndicate tests Del Oeste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syndicate throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Oeste counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Del Oeste lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Del Oeste lands a body shot.
Del Oeste misses with a wild body shot.
Del Oeste misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Oeste lunges at Syndicate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Syndicate's hand.
Syndicate lands the left hand.
Del Oeste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Syndicate tries to move into range but Del Oeste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot.
Del Oeste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Oeste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndicate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Del Oeste works the jab nicely.
Del Oeste is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Oeste dodges the punch combination from Syndicate.
Del Oeste missing with a left hand there. Syndicate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Syndicate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndicate lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndicate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Del Oeste looks to throw the jab but Syndicate is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste lands a jab.
Del Oeste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Oeste falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syndicate counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Oeste misses with a straight left.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut
and Del Oeste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Oeste. Syndicate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Oeste slips a straight right by Syndicate.
Del Oeste scores with a body shot.
Syndicate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Oeste.
Del Oeste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syndicate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Del Oeste throws an overhand right that lands on Syndicate's shoulder, as Syndicate tries to avoid the shot.
Del Oeste throws out a powerful jab.
Del Oeste throws a right and a left that Syndicate avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate throws a big shot that misses.
Syndicate tries to move into range but Del Oeste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste misses with a looping right.
Syndicate staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste throws a nice looking combination but Syndicate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Syndicate misses.
Del Oeste is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Syndicate misses with a hook.
Syndicate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Oeste to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Del Oeste.
A swing and a miss from Syndicate.
Syndicate misses with a double jab.
Del Oeste needs to keep his hands up - Syndicate had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Oeste. That snapped Syndicate's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Oeste takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Del Oeste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Oeste.
A swing and a miss from Syndicate.
Del Oeste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Oeste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndicate.
Syndicate misses with a shot to the body
and Del Oeste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Oeste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Oeste lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Syndicate at a distance.
Del Oeste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndicate under the eye.
Del Oeste thuds his right hand into Syndicate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Oeste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot.
Del Oeste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Del Oeste dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Del Oeste lands with a cross.
Del Oeste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndicate was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Syndicate counters with a leg kick.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndicate throws a right hand that misses
and Del Oeste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Oeste lands a head shot.
Del Oeste fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Syndicate.
Del Oeste misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Syndicate might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Del Oeste has got the better of the exchanges.
Del Oeste connects with a jab.
Syndicate loads up on a big right hand but Del Oeste slips the punch.
Del Oeste defending well as Syndicate loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Syndicate.
Syndicate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Oeste circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndicate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Syndicate slips a jab from Del Oeste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Oeste misses with a hook.
Syndicate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Oeste manages to avoid it.
Del Oeste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndicate.
Syndicate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndicate throws a big shot that misses.
Del Oeste tries to move into range but Syndicate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Syndicate lands a jab to Del Oeste's midsection.
Del Oeste smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Syndicate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Del Oeste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndicate swings widly with a right hand
and Del Oeste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Del Oeste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndicate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan Del Oeste is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Oeste misses with a double jab.
Syndicate misses the shot to the body.
Syndicate throws a right hand that Del Oeste ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Oeste also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Oeste throws a hook but Syndicate blocks it.
Syndicate throws an overhand right that lands on Del Oeste's shoulder, as Del Oeste tries to avoid the shot.
Del Oeste thuds a left hand into Syndicate's body.
Syndicate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndicate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndicate throws out a loose jab but Del Oeste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Oeste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndicate can do to turn this around?
Del Oeste throws a series of punches but Syndicate avoids them all with ease.
Del Oeste looks to throw the jab but Syndicate is out of range.
Syndicate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndicate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Del Oeste. Those never looked like landing.
Del Oeste fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Syndicate misses.
Syndicate slips a jab from Del Oeste.
Syndicate misses with a right hand
and Del Oeste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndicate looks to land a left hand but Del Oeste moved out of range nicely.
Syndicate slips under a jab from Del Oeste.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syndicate slips a jab and a cross from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Del Oeste misses its intended target.
Syndicate let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Syndicate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Syndicate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Del Oeste scores with a three punch combo!
Syndicate misses with a looping right.
Del Oeste moves out of range as Syndicate strikes.
Del Oeste throws a right hand that misses
and Syndicate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Oeste scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Syndicate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syndicate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Oeste throws a poor cross that misses
and Syndicate counters with a straight right hand.
Syndicate lands with a straight right. Del Oeste didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste misses with a looping right.
Del Oeste lands an overhand right.
Syndicate defending well as Del Oeste loads up on a big left hand.
Syndicate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Syndicate throws a body punch but Del Oeste moves out of range.
Syndicate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Del Oeste ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Oeste misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Oeste misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Oeste throws a shot to the body.
Syndicate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Oeste moves away.
Del Oeste throws an overhand right that lands on Syndicate's shoulder, as Syndicate tries to avoid the shot.
Del Oeste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Del Oeste dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Del Oeste throws a series of punches but Syndicate avoids them all with ease.
Del Oeste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Del Oeste does no damage.
Del Oeste throws a body punch but Syndicate moves out of range.
Syndicate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Oeste's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Syndicate.
Del Oeste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Del Oeste avoids the body shot from Syndicate.
Syndicate misses with a looping left.
Del Oeste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syndicate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndicate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndicate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Oeste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Oeste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndicate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Oeste checks the leg kick.
Syndicate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Oeste.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste throws the left hand but Syndicate avoids the punch easily.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Syndicate with a nice cross.
Del Oeste takes one to the chin there.
Syndicate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Del Oeste misses its intended target.
Syndicate scores with a hook to the body. Del Oeste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Del Oeste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Oeste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndicate.
Del Oeste looks to land a combination but Syndicate avoids it well.
Syndicate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Del Oeste throws a looping overhand right but Syndicate ducks down to avoid it.
Syndicate misses with a straight right.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndicate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Syndicate misses its intended target.
Del Oeste is looking to counter punch.
Del Oeste checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Oeste was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Del Oeste misses with a double jab.
Syndicate cracks Del Oeste with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndicate lands with a nice body punch.
Del Oeste takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Syndicate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndicate clobbers Del Oeste with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Syndicate scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Del Oeste misses.
Del Oeste lands with a cross.
Del Oeste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Oeste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Del Oeste cracks Syndicate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Syndicate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
Del Oeste stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Syndicate digs a good hook to Del Oeste's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Oeste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Oeste is rocked!
Syndicate swings for the body but Del Oeste moves out of range.
Syndicate pounces like a tiger and cracks Del Oeste with a vicious hook! Del Oeste is down but not out! Syndicate follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathaniel Syndicate!
The defeated Ryan Del Oeste had this to say: 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1426 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 166 p4p, 175 weight class). Reem has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Umberto Reem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams Junior throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reem avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams Junior is defended easily by Reem.
A big left from Adams Junior misses.
Adams Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem cracks Adams Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Adams Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem digs a good body shot into Adams Junior's ribs.
Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams Junior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams Junior is keen to just control but Reem is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Adams Junior seems content to control.
Adams Junior wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Adams Junior controlling the pace.
Adams Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Reem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams Junior trying to mount his opponent but Reem defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reem slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Reem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Adams Junior taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Adams Junior keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Adams Junior misses
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams Junior moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reem wants to clinch up but Adams Junior keeps it at a distance.
Adams Junior lands with a cross.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem wants to counter the offense by Adams Junior and move into the clinch position.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Adams Junior moved out of range nicely.
Reem throws a jab when Adams Junior was well out of range.
Adams Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Adams Junior misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Adams Junior has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams Junior seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams Junior lands a right hand.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Adams Junior has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reem but Reem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Adams Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reem scores with a body shot.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior is having none of it.
Adams Junior misses the body punch
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Reem.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Reem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Reem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem scores with a three punch combo!
Reem connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
Reem instigates a clinch.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams Junior checks it well.
It looked like Adams Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior connects with the punch.
Adams Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams Junior 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 shot to the liver by Adams Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Adams Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams Junior is able to avoid easily.
Adams Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams Junior shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Adams Junior is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Reem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams Junior is just out of range.
Adams Junior fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adams Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem is looking to improve his position.
Adams Junior is stalling here. Reem is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adams Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reem has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Adams Junior is looking for a sweep.
Adams Junior is not content to let Reem control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams Junior trying his best to control but Reem has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Reem pushes Adams Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior misses with the head strike.
Adams Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Adams Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem feints a jab promting Adams Junior to slip. Reem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams Junior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Adams Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem drives through and clinches with Adams Junior against the cage.
Adams Junior is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR Adams Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams Junior's hands.
Adams Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams Junior throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reem blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Adams Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams Junior presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Reem wants to break free but Adams Junior has control.
Adams Junior has Reem pushed against the cage.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem is leaning against Adams Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Adams Junior's head.
Adams Junior tries to pull guard but Reem won't allow it.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Adams Junior ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Adams Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams Juniors head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem gets through Adams Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Adams Junior looking to stall.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reem 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
JR Adams Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Armstrong (ranked 1346 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 181 p4p, 183 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Colucci's choice of entrance music: Drake ft Kanye - Glow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Colucci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Armstrong counters with a good low kick that Colucci was not able to check.
Colucci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Colucci moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Colucci avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Colucci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Colucci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colucci closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Colucci moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Colucci digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armstrong. Armstrong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colucci has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Colucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colucci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Colucci can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Colucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colucci lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong cracks Colucci with a nice body shot.
A short right from Colucci.
Colucci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Colucci controls his hands.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colucci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Colucci.
Colucci lands with a light punch inside.
Colucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colucci misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
Colucci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Colucci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Colucci is controlling the position.
Colucci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colucci's elbow.
A short left from Colucci.
Still in the clinch, Colucci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colucci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colucci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working aggressively here.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Colucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colucci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colucci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Colucci struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Armstrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Colucci's head but Colucci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colucci connects with a nice looking jab.
Colucci clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Colucci.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colucci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Colucci blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Colucci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colucci blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Colucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Colucci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coluccis head.
Colucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colucci moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tim Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colucci throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Armstrong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Colucci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michel Colucci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colucci jabs at Armstrong's body.
Colucci misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colucci fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Colucci.
Colucci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Armstrong misses.
Colucci fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Armstrong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colucci works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.
Colucci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Colucci lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Colucci misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colucci moves away.
Colucci has managed to clinch.
Colucci has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Colucci can turn it around.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Colucci scores with a body shot.
Armstrong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Colucci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong is controlling Colucci's posture.
Colucci is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Colucci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colucci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colucci lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Colucci is having none of it.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Colucci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong pushes Colucci off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong connects with a body shot that sends Colucci's belly button to the back.
Colucci misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a nice body shot.
Armstrong misses with a hook
and Colucci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Colucci slows the pace down.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci working the ground and pound.
Colucci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Armstrong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Colucci has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Colucci creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Armstrong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Colucci tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Armstrong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Michel Colucci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colucci landing a few strikes.
Colucci working away.
Colucci lands a decent elbow from side control.
Colucci creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Armstrong connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colucci.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong misses the body punch
enabling Colucci to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colucci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colucci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colucci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colucci knocks out Armstrong with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Colucci before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Colucci picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michel Colucci!
A very excited looking Michel Colucci 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 572 p4p, 1325 weight class) and David Williams (ranked 81 p4p, 194 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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29
210
11 - 4 - 0 |
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9 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Power Swingers in the buildup to the fight.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gomez wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Gomez pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gomez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez!
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomez's best efforts.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Gomez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomez is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Gomez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Williams slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a nice body shot.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
David Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Gomez.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Gomez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.
Williams defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Williams blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Williams shoots in.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomez is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Gomez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Gomez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez stands up from Williams's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Gomez tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams prevents Gomez from improving his position.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Gomez is in trouble!
David Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gomez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Williams.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gomez finish him?!
 Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 2400 p4p, 831 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 344 p4p, 133 weight class). White has chosen Battlesick as his entrance music. Ronnie White told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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35
176
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180
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from White as OMalley shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with a few strikes there.
OMalley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OMalley misses with a leg kick
and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White cracks OMalley with a solid left hand.
OMalley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throwing strikes but missing.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White throwing strikes from guard but OMalley blocks nicely.
OMalley trying to control the position.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
White postures up.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
OMalley has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
White trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White postures up in OMalley's guard and throws a big left but OMalley blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
OMalley seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White passes OMalley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OMalley is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from White.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
OMalley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OMalley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
White lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White tries to stand but can't do so whilst OMalley controls his leg.
White wants to work for an arm triangle but OMalley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OMalley defending well though.
White is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, OMalley manages to get to full guard.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for OMalley!
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OMalley has escaped the position, nice work there.
White is trying to ground and pound but OMalley uses the momentary lack of control by White to regain half guard.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OMalley is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing OMalley to regain full guard.
White trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.
OMalley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White throws an elbow that misses. OMalley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by OMalley!
White keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White has a closed guard, preventing OMalley from standing up.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
OMalley throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OMalley's guard. Nice move by White!
White scoring with some ground and pound.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White throws an elbow that misses. OMalley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by OMalley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
OMalley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White managing to control the position.
OMalley passes into half guard.
OMalley prevents White from improving his position.
OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OMalley throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White tries to get to full guard but OMalley has control of the leg.
OMalley wants to stand up but White has a hold of him and won't allow it.
OMalley is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OMalley doesn't seem bothered though.
OMalley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OMalley fails to land the takedown.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White drops OMalley with a straight left! Oh this is bad for OMalley! White dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie White!
Ronnie White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Curran (ranked 1568 p4p, 432 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 185 p4p, 62 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
226
17 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran clinches with his opponent.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger takes one on the button.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran avoids the head kick by Granger.
Granger misses with a body kick.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Curran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curran throws a head kick that Granger semi-blocks.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Granger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curran tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
Curran swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a two punch combo.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran throws a series of strikes that have Granger backpedaling.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Granger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curran wants to clinch.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger works the jab nicely.
Granger blocks a head kick by Curran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Curran's head back.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Granger jabs Curran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Granger.
Granger jabs at Curran's body.
Curran is breathing heavily.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran moves into the clinch.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curran rather than just go for the knockout.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Curran moves out of range easily.
Curran pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Curran has the dominant position.
Curran wants a takedown.
Granger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
Curran tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Curran blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curran on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Granger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
A combination from Curran does no damage.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Curran saw that one coming.
Granger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Granger throws a right hand that Curran ducks under and follows up with a left that Curran also avoids with ease.
Granger throws a head kick but Curran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granger misses with a wild combination.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Granger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Granger connects with a body shot.
Curran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granger.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Curran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
And Granger responds with a good body kick, but Curran manages to step out the way in time.
Granger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger avoids the head kick by Curran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger checks a low kick from Curran.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Curran's belly button to the back.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
It looked like Curran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Granger thumps Curran with a low kick.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granger with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Curran rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Curran's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger scores with a jab.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran rushes Granger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Granger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger breaks the clinch.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger catches Curran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Granger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curran is rocked!
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Granger lands a brutal head kick. Curran looks out on his feet and Granger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Frank Granger!
After the fight, Frank Granger 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 1150 p4p, 619 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 169 p4p, 92 weight class). Dionisy comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Jordon has chosen Sticky Icky as his entrance music. 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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213
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon goes for a double leg but Dionisy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dionisy continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Dionisy.
Jordon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dionisy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dionisy is able to avoid easily.
Jordon lands a slapping body shot.
Dionisy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dionisy 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.
Dionisy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon cracks Dionisy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Jordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jordon moves away from the strike by Dionisy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionisy throws a body punch but Jordon moves out of range.
Jordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dionisy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dionisy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dionisy connects with a leg kick.
Dionisy looks to land a left hand but Jordon moved out of range nicely.
Dionisy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jordon lands the left hand.
Jordon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Jordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon misses with an uppercut. Dionisy saw that one coming.
Dionisy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jordon to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dionisy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordon shoots in for a takedown but Dionisy shows good takedown defense.
Jordon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dionisy's hands.
Jordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jordon.
Dionisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dionisy misses with a looping right.
Jordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dionisy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jordon.
Jordon scores with a one two! Dionisy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jordon lands with an overhand left.
Jordon misses with a hook.
Jordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dionisy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jordon.
Dionisy with a nice cross.
 It looks like James Jordon has been cut.
Jordon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dionisy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordon staying out of range there.
Jordon misses with a wild body shot.
Jordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dionisy's half guard.
Jordon prevents Dionisy from improving his position.
Jordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dionisy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jordon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dionisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordon on the ground.
Dionisy wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
Dionisy is staying active underneath Jordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dionisy wants to slow Jordon down by chopping away at his legs.
Jordon throws a combination. Dionisy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A good leg kick by Jordon.
Dionisy tries to land a front kick but Jordon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon gets the takedown into side control.
Dionisy throws Jordon to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
Dionisy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dionisy slips a straight right by Jordon.
Jordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jordon misses with a looping right.
Jordon throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordon throws a series of punches but Dionisy moves out of range.
James Jordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordon throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dionisy is looking to counter punch.
Jordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dionisy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordon. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Jordon.
Dionisy throwing a counter right hand but Jordon manages to avoid it.
Jordon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Jordon coming out on top.
A big left from Jordon misses.
Dionisy looks to land a left hand but Jordon moved out of range nicely.
Dionisy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordon throws a looping overhand right but Dionisy ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Dionisy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Jordon.
Jordon slips under a jab from Dionisy.
Jordon scores with a sloppy right hand. Dionisy should have avoided that one.
Jordon misses with an uppercut.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordon moves away.
Jordon misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a good low kick that Jordon was not able to check.
Jordon digs a good hook to Dionisy's body.
Dionisy scores with a body shot.
Jordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dionisy swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordon! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon lands a jab to the head.
Jordon misses with a looping left.
Dionisy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jordon throws a big shot that misses.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Jordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jordon lands with a shot to the body.
Dionisy slips a straight right by Jordon.
Dionisy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordon throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a body kick that stops Jordon in his tracks momentarily.
Jordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dionisy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dionisy avoids the head kick by Jordon.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dionisy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dionisy.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dionisy takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dionisy.
Dionisy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dionisy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jordon lands a body shot.
Dionisy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Jordon misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dionisy. Jordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordon throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Jordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dionisy wants to land a leg kick but Jordon is out of range.
Jordon shoots and misses
and Dionisy counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordon misses the target.
Jordon with a nice cross.
Cerberus Dionisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jordon checks a leg kick.
Jordon misses with a leg kick.
Jordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy throws a leg kick
and Jordon counters with an inside leg kick.
Dionisy moves out of range of the body kick.
Jordon connects with a single shot there.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Jordon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dionisy.
Jordon with a poor takedown
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dionisy cracks Jordon with a left hook right on the temple and Jordon goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Dionisy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jordon is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 293 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 45 p4p, 154 weight class). Walcott's entrance music is The Way Of The Fist. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke throws a series of punches but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weudke circles away quickly and effectively.
Walcott throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke jabs Walcott right on the nose. Walcott blinks but takes it well.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Weudke 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.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weudke's sensitive parts.
Walcott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott is looking to clinch.
Weudke misses the jab.
Walcott misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weudke. Walcott shrugs it off though.
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walcott connects with a looping right hand.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Walcott backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but Walcott manages to avoid it all.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Weudke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Weudke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott looks to throw a body kick
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
As Weudke looks to move away, Walcott throws a big counter combo but Weudke just gets out of the way.
Weudke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weudke catches Walcott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke 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.
Walcott jabs Weudke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weudke slips a jab and a cross from Walcott.
Walcott sizes up Weudke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Walcott falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
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.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walcott. Walcott obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weudke can do to turn this around?
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Weudke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weudke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weudke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Walcott thows a body kick. Weudke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Weudke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Walcott misses with a double jab
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Walcott throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Weudke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walcott has got the better of the exchanges.
Walcott tries to clinch there but Weudke circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weudke has time to react.
Walcott takes one to the side of the head.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Walcott was not able to check.
Walcott scores with a jab. Weudke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke moves out of range as Walcott throws a body kick.
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Weudke takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott scores with a nice right hand.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Walcott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walcott misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Weudke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weudke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Joe Walcott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters by clinching up.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Weudke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Weudke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weudke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcott throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Weudke.
Weudke is trying to stall.
Weudke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weudke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Weudke takes an elbow to the temple.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weudke working hard to break the clinch.
Walcott tries to work over Weudke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weudke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Weudke tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott digs a good hook to Weudke's body.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Walcott scores with a four punch combination!
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke dodges the punch combination from Walcott.
Walcott throws a front kick aimed at Weudke's knee but Weudke avoids it well.
Walcott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weudke counters with a one-two to the body.
Weudke avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Weudke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Walcott.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Walcott.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Weudke defending well as Walcott loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott pushes Weudke away with a front kick.
Walcott throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walcott. Weudke shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walcott back to the cage. Weudke follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walcott has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weudke. Weudke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walcott lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Walcott tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Walcott clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weudke circles away quickly and effectively.
Walcott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Weudke works the jab nicely.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Despite the aggression on Weudke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke throws out a counter right but Walcott avoids it with no problem.
Walcott throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott tries to land a body kick
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Walcott slips a straight right by Weudke.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Walcott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weudke on the side of the head.
Weudke lands with a right hand.
Walcott throws a combination. Weudke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weudke blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Walcott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walcott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weudke's head.
Walcott misses with a jab to the body
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke walks into a straight right hand from Walcott.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weudke.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
Weudke swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a one-two to the body.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke throws a counter combo.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Weudke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walcott doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walcott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott slips a straight right by Weudke.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
A jab from Walcott finds it's way through Weudke's defenses.
Walcott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke throws out a powerful jab.
Walcott catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Weudke.
Danga de danga de dang - Walcott scores with a four punch combination!
Walcott swings and misses 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 fourth round but I would say that Joe Walcott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walcott is looking to land body kicks.
Walcott misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
Walcott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walcott duly obliges.
Walcott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walcott tries to clinch up but Weudke circles away and keeps his distance.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott walks into a stiff left hand from Weudke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Weudke blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Walcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Weudke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weudke misses with a double jab.
Walcott takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Walcott tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walcott throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott scores with a shot to the body.
Walcott lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Walcott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott is looking to clinch but Weudke is avoiding it.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walcott. Weudke shrugs it off though.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Weudke's side.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Weudke looks to land a combination. Walcott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walcott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to clinch
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walcott's head.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Walcott swinging wildly here.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke throws an off balance right hand
and Walcott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Walcott throws a leg kick that misses.
Walcott closes the distance and pushes Weudke back into the cage.
Weudke breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Walcott. Weudke shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke takes one on the button.
Walcott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Weudke misses with a right hand
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weudke's head.
Walcott throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Weudke tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe Walcott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott throws an elbow but it misses.
Walcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weudke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weudke fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walcott 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Joe Walcott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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