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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 1525 p4p, 5814 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 197 p4p, 586 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pugacheva can't get the takedown.
Ozolinsh is trying to break the clinch but Pugacheva has him pressed against the cage.
Pugacheva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pugacheva is looking for a takedown.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Ozolinsh is pressed up against the cage. Pugacheva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ozolinsh down to the mat. Ozolinsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Pugacheva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Pugacheva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pugacheva. That snapped Ozolinsh's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pugacheva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Pugacheva controls the action.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva decides to pull guard.
Ozolinsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pugacheva is proving hard to escape from.
Ozolinsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugacheva is retaining full guard.
Ozolinsh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pugacheva's guard.
Pugacheva controlling the position.
Ozolinsh wants to stand but Pugacheva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ozolinsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Ozolinsh is proving a slippery customer.
Ozolinsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva wants to sweep here but Ozolinsh controlling him for the moment.
Ozolinsh is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but Ozolinsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozolinsh tries to land a front kick but Pugacheva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pugacheva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ozolinsh scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugacheva cracks a nice hook into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Pugacheva avoids them all with ease.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Pugacheva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ozolinsh is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pugacheva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh dodges the punch combination from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Pugacheva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pugacheva with a hook.
Pugacheva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozolinsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pugacheva somewhat.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugacheva lands a really nice looking cross but Ozolinsh seems unphased.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Pugacheva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozolinsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Ozolinsh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozolinsh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pugacheva can turn it around.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pugacheva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozolinsh rushes Pugacheva and presses him up against the cage.
Teodors Ozolinsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozolinsh stalling the fight.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh works on Pugacheva's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pugacheva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozolinsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pugacheva goes for a takedown attempt but Ozolinsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alla Pugacheva.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pugacheva at a distance.
Ozolinsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Pugacheva circles away.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pugacheva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ozolinsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Pugacheva is having none of it.
Pugacheva tries to keep at a distance but Ozolinsh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugacheva can do to turn this around?
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh is looking to control Pugacheva's arms but Pugacheva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ozolinsh has his back to the cage.
Ozolinsh gets underhooks to prevent Pugacheva's takedown attempt.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugacheva tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozolinsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozolinsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Pugacheva is breathing heavily.
Pugacheva wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva jumps guard but Ozolinsh stands there with Pugacheva around his waist. Pugacheva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
Pugacheva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Ozolinsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Pugacheva blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stops a takedown attempt from Pugacheva.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pugacheva managing to block the knees to the body from Ozolinsh.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Pugacheva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pugacheva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ozolinsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pugacheva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pugacheva is trying to drag Ozolinsh to the mat but Ozolinsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ozolinsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh presses Pugacheva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pugacheva tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch but Pugacheva is avoiding it.
Ozolinsh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice combo by Ozolinsh! Oh, that's hurt him - Pugacheva falls to the canvas and Ozolinsh follows him into side control.
 Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pugacheva to his feet.
Pugacheva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Pugacheva drops his hands for a split second and Ozolinsh immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pugacheva face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ozolinsh follows up with a right hand that knocks Pugacheva into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teodors Ozolinsh!
A victorious Teodors Ozolinsh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dickinson (ranked 1500 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Bryant Smith (ranked 193 p4p, 138 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Resurrection - Chris Travis. Smith has chosen Television - Marquee Moon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith thows a body kick. Dickinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dickinson catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dickinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickinson at a distance.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Dickinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickinson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Dickinson as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dickinson with a nice cross.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Dickinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dickinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dickinson with a nice cross.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dickinson.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Dickinson's knee but Dickinson avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dickinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dickinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith works over Dickinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith connects with a right that clearly hurt Dickinson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Smith proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Dickinson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 929 p4p, 737 weight class) and Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 129 p4p, 100 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Horse misses the target.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Dvalishvili is just out of range.
Dvalishvili replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Horse blocks it well.
Dvalishvili connects with the punch.
Horse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Horse saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Horse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horse's hands.
Horse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dvalishvili has time to react.
Horse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a chopping leg kick but Horse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Horse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Horse.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Horse's head.
Horse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horse's hands.
Dvalishvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Horse tries to sprawl out of it but Dvalishvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Horse controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dvalishvili is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili trying to control here.
Dvalishvili is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Horse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dvalishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horse.
Horse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse content to control rather than advance.
Dvalishvili wants to control but Horse is keeping busy.
Horse wants to pass the guard but Dvalishvili is defending well.
Dvalishvili is controlling Horse's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horse loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Horse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Horse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horse manages to pass to side control.
Dvalishvili trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse forces the positional change into back control.
Dvalishvili trying to control the action but Horse just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Horse has the hooks in. Dvalishvili is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dvalishvili has Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse blocking some punches.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Horse misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Horse.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Horse.
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horse tries to land knees in the clinch but Dvalishvili avoids the damage to the body.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horse checks the leg kick.
Horse slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Horse misses with a wild combination.
Horse blocks a head kick by Dvalishvili.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Horse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Dvalishvili is predictable there
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horse doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horse missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horse was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Horse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horse scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Horse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Horse lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Dvalishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Horse lands a body shot.
Horse is leaning against Dvalishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
Horse throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili works on Horse's body with a couple of short punches.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.
Horse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Horse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horse blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Horse jumps guard and drags Dvalishvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dvalishvili stays in close to Horse's body and controls the position.
Horse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dvalishvili has passed into half guard!
Horse tries to get to full guard but Dvalishvili has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dvalishvili in particular looking to stall.
Dvalishvili is looking to advance position but Horse won't allow it.
Dvalishvili content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horse needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Horse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Horse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Horse misses.
Dvalishvili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dvalishvili is keeping the position for now.
Horse wants to control from the top but Dvalishvili keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dvalishvili is on top in guard.
Dvalishvili wants to pass the guard but Horse is keeping the position.
Horse is trying to hold Dvalishvili in close to prevent damage but Dvalishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Horse trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
Horse controlling the position well.
Horse trying to control but Dvalishvili postures up.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dvalishvili content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse moves into full guard.
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dvalishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Horse is retaining full guard.
Dvalishvili keeps trying to improve his position.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dvalishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
The fighters circling - Dvalishvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Horse finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Horse is having none of it.
Horse takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Dvalishvili. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick
enabling Horse to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horse doesn't seem phased though.
Horse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Horse there.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Horse's ribs.
Dvalishvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Horse pushes him away.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 642 p4p, 626 weight class) and Azriel Pandens (ranked 86 p4p, 84 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Tool - Sober. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azriel Pandens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pandens. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Pandens off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Pandens misses its intended target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pandens as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller connects with a right hand. Pandens shakes it off.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Pandens moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandens has time to react.
Miller is looking to slow Pandens down with leg kicks.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandens holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller distracts Pandens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pandens keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Pandens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandens managing to control the position.
Pandens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Pandens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Pandens is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pandens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pandens has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Pandens wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Pandens is keeping the position.
Pandens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Miller preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandens is on top in guard.
Pandens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Pandens from controlling successfully.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Pandens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller working Pandens over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller wants to control but Pandens is keeping him busy.
Miller thows a huge punch but Pandens dodges it nicely.
Miller not doing much here.
Miller trying to control the action but Pandens is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the action but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Pandens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Miller is trying to control. Pandens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandens was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Pandens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Pandens's head but Pandens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandens defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller forces Pandens back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Pandens can't break the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Pandens wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pandens regains guard immediately.
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!
Miller working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pandens controlling the position.
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Pandens controlling Miller's posture.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Pandens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is pulling down on Pandens's head. It's preventing any offense from Pandens, at least for the moment.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandens's guard.
Pandens keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandens has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Pandens trying to control the position.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pandens trying to control the position.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller is working Pandens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pandens is on top in guard.
Pandens wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pandens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller pulls Pandens in to control the position.
Pandens wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Pandens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pandens is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pandens wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Pandens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pandens being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Miller wants to clinch up but Pandens keeps it at a distance.
Pandens checks a low kick from Miller.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens 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.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens breaks from the clinch.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandens backwards.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pandens on the side of the head.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Pandens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller working away.
Pandens is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller misses with the ground and pound.
Miller cracks Pandens with a big right hand but Pandens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working away.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miller working the ground and pound but Pandens is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Pandens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Pandens gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pandens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Pandens is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandens taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Pandens is a slippery customer.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is thwarting Pandens's attempts to control the position.
Pandens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Pandens's hands, connecting with Pandens's forehead.
Pandens wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Pandens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller prevents Pandens from improving his position.
Miller is nestled in close to Pandens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pandens wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Pandens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Pandens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandens is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Pandens is controlling Miller's posture.
Miller wants to control from the top but Pandens keeps moving.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pandens controlling Miller's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azriel Pandens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandens lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieran McArthur (ranked 434 p4p, 460 weight class) and Soviet Remnant (ranked 58 p4p, 65 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soviet Remnant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Remnant checks it.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remnant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remnant throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Remnant is out of range.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remnant lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Remnant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Remnant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remnant blocks the body kick.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Remnant.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Remnant misses.
McArthur half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remnant.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Remnant wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur lands the left hand.
McArthur throws the left hand but Remnant avoids the punch easily.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Remnant.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Remnant's knee but Remnant avoids it well.
Remnant tries to counter with a clinch but McArthur shakes him off and moves away.
McArthur walks into a stiff left hand from Remnant.
Remnant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur slips a straight right by Remnant.
Remnant moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
Remnant moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Remnant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Remnant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Remnant only half commits.
Remnant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Remnant lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
Remnant scores with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Remnant lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
Remnant throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
Remnant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remnant - that will leave a mark!
McArthur slips under a jab.
Remnant throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Remnant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Good leg kick by Remnant.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remnant misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Remnant scores with a body shot.
Remnant looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Good leg kick by Remnant.
Remnant wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Remnant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Remnant lands a head shot.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant blocks a low kick nicely.
Remnant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Remnant wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
Remnant misses the shot to the body.
Remnant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Remnant.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Remnant sees coming a mile off.
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Remnant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
Remnant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Remnant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Remnant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Remnant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remnant looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Remnant shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Remnant moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Remnant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Remnant throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remnant throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Remnant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Remnant connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Remnant's leg. Remnant is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
The fighters circling - Remnant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Remnant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Remnant throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Remnant throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Remnant misses the jab.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remnant throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Remnant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Remnant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Remnant checks it well.
Remnant ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
A big right from Remnant misses.
Remnant motions for McArthur to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remnant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Remnant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remnant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant moves into range and clinches up with McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Remnant blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Remnant.
Remnant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Remnant looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant throws a head kick that misses.
Remnant throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
A slow jab from Remnant misses its intended target.
Remnant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
Remnant pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Remnant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remnant throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant slips a jab from McArthur.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Remnant backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Remnant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remnant.
Remnant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Remnant clinches with his opponent.
Remnant breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Remnant down.
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remnant.
Remnant tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Remnant throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur tests Remnant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Remnants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Remnant.
Remnant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Remnant jumps back.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Remnant misses.
Remnant instigates a clinch.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Remnant backwards.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - McArthur coming out on top.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from McArthur misses.
Remnant looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Remnant.
Remnant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McArthur if he has to take too many more of those.
Remnant tries to clinch up.
Remnant lands a jab to the head.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
Remnant lands an overhand right.
Remnant motions for McArthur to come forward. Remnant throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remnant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Remnant.
Remnant tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Soviet Remnant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remnant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remnant was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Remnant moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
Remnant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remnant. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Remnant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remnant.
Remnant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remnant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Remnant slips under a jab from McArthur.
Remnant drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant moves in looking to clinch but McArthur pushes him off.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Remnant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Remnant catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Remnant wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from McArthur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McArthur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remnant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Remnant closes the distance and clinches.
Remnant tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Remnant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McArthur.
Remnant has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Remnant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
Remnant blocking some punches.
McArthur manages to break the clinch.
Remnant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Remnant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Remnant just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
Remnant scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
Remnant misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Remnant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Remnant throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Remnant.
McArthur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Remnant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Remnant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remnant throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
Remnant blocks the body kick.
Remnant scores with a head kick.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Remnant's side.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur slips a jab from Remnant.
Remnant throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McArthur scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Remnant moves his leg out of the way.
Remnant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Remnant connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Remnant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Remnant ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
Remnant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
A clash of legs there as Remnant blocks the low kick.
Remnant needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
McArthur lands a front kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remnant throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Remnant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Remnant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Remnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remnant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remnant misses with a straight right.
McArthur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by McArthur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McArthur.
McArthur defending well as Remnant loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remnant thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur moves out of range as Remnant throws a body kick.
Remnant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Remnant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Remnant.
Remnant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Remnant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McArthur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McArthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Remnant finds it's way round the side to connect with McArthur's head.
Remnant misses with a body kick.
Remnant thumps McArthur with a low kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Remnant fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Remnant misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remnant.
McArthur throws a low kick but Remnant moves out of range easily.
Remnant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McArthur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Remnant scrambles back to his feet.
Remnant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remnant.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Remnant lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Remnant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Remnant, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Remnant misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Remnant moved away.
Remnant lands a right hook to the body.
McArthur works Remnant's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur looks to land a left hand but Remnant moved out of range nicely.
Remnant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Remnant throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur slips a jab from Remnant.
Some wild striking there from Remnant.
Remnant throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Remnant.
Remnant moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Remnant connects with a single shot there.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remnant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McArthur cracks Remnant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Remnant tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remnant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remnant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remnant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Remnant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remnant 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Remnant!
A very excited looking Soviet Remnant 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Valtteri Badass (ranked 263 p4p, 269 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 35 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valtteri Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers rushes Badass and presses him up against the cage.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Badass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Badass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers blocks a body shot from Badass.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with a punch to the body.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Badass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass working aggressively here.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass working aggressively here.
Badass lands with a left to the head.
Badass tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Badass working aggressively here.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass misses with some punches.
Myers blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myers.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
Badass misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Badass.
Myers lands a body punch.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Myers lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers working Badass over with knees to the body.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Myers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Badass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Myers can turn it around.
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers prevents Badass from breaking the clinch.
Myers is working Badass over against the cage.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Badass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Badass controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Myers as the two fighters clinch.
Badass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Badass.
Badass tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badass blocks an uppercut.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass lands a left hand.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Badass gets through Myers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Badass on the inside.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass working aggressively here.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Myers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass misses with a body punch.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myers trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass misses with some punches.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Badass.
Nice body kick from Myers.
Myers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badass lands with a straight right. Myers didn't see that one coming.
Myers throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
No joy there for Badass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass prevents a body shot from Myers.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myers.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Badass lands a body punch.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass blocks a body shot from Myers.
Myers works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers lands a body punch.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Badass takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Cornelius Myers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myers lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myers cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Myers misses with a punch to the body.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass digs a right hand into Myers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myers's gas tank.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Badass throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Badass can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Myers pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Badass misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Badass is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Myers blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Badass misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Myers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
Badass lands a shoulder strike.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Badass lands a body shot.
Myers works on Badass's body with a couple of short punches.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Badass is keeping busy.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Badass misses with some punches.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Myers misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Myers.
Valtteri Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myers tries to clinch up.
Myers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Badass doesn't seem bothered though.
Myers pushes Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass prevents a body shot from Myers.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers prevents a body shot from Badass.
Badass misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
A left hand lands to the body for Myers.
Badass throws a head punch that misses.
Badass misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers blocking some punches.
Myers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Badass fails to land.
Myers pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myers presses Badass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badasss head.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers blocking some punches.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Myers cracks Badass with a nice body shot.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass swings wildly with an uppercut but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Myers.
Myers misses with a punch to the body.
Myers digs a right hand underneath Badass's ribcage. Badass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Myers.
Badass misses with the head strike.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Myers.
 Badass is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Myers.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Myers lands a shoulder strike.
Myers throws an elbow but it misses.
Myers pushes Badass against the cage. Myers is working some dirty boxing. Myers pushes off with a quick right hook! Badass goes down! Badass tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Myers moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 802 p4p, 150 weight class) and Ultima Koivisto (ranked 109 p4p, 21 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
160
15 - 8 - 0 |
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158
24 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reedtz misses with a straight left.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reedtz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koivisto swivels and escapes.
Reedtz scores with a jab.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Reedtz.
Koivisto lands a jab to Reedtz's midsection.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Reedtz counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
Reedtz throws a sloppy head kick and Koivisto moves out of range easily.
Reedtz throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Koivisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Rasmus Reedtz has been cut.
Koivisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Reedtz throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto tests Reedtz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Koivisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reedtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Reedtz counters with a nice leg kick.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
so Reedtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Reedtz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Reedtz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Reedtz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reedtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto wants to get back to full guard.
Koivisto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reedtz.
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto looking to control.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Reedtz is working Koivisto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Koivisto is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reedtz controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reedtz trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Koivisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reedtz lands a couple of digs.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reedtz lands a couple of digs.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reedtz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reedtz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koivisto swivels and escapes.
Reedtz throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
Reedtz walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
Reedtz misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
That's time! Reedtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reedtz lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reedtz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reedtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Koivisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reedtz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koivisto won't be happy with that.
Koivisto tries to bench press Reedtz off him but Reedtz keeps the position.
Reedtz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reedtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivisto tries to roll over but Reedtz keeps him under control.
Koivisto is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard.
Koivisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koivisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reedtz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reedtz in particular looking to stall.
Koivisto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reedtz trying to control from half guard but Koivisto is working away.
Koivisto trying to hold on to Reedtz's head to control him but Reedtz postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back.
Reedtz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reedtz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koivisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koivisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koivisto working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koivisto misses with a head shot. Reedtz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reedtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koivisto's guard.
Koivisto working a defensive guard here.
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reedtz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Reedtz connects with a single shot there.
Reedtz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koivisto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reedtz working away.
Reedtz lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Reedtz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reedtz working the body and head with strikes.
Reedtz lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reedtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koivisto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reedtz jumps into side control!
Reedtz trying to control the action but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Reedtz working the body and head with strikes.
Koivisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koivisto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reedtz's best efforts.
Reedtz is trying to control. Koivisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Koivisto's temple.
Reedtz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
Reedtz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Koivisto to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Reedtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz landing some decent shots from guard.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reedtz scoring with some ground and pound.
Reedtz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koivisto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reedtz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koivisto pulls down on the head and he's put Reedtz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ultima Koivisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultima Koivisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Al Balushi (ranked 216 p4p, 115 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 28 p4p, 15 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
155
12 - 3 - 0 |
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30
160
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaid Al Balushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Kilgore and move into the clinch.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Al Balushi with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Al Balushi counters with a quick kick to the body but Kilgore blocks it.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Kilgore's leg. Kilgore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Balushi scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Balushi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Balushi has wrist control.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Balushi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard.
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilgore working for submissions but it's allowed Al Balushi to get to half guard.
Kilgore is pressing down on Al Balushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore working a defensive guard but Al Balushi passes into half guard.
Kilgore wants to get back to full guard but Al Balushi has mounted him!
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Al Balushi counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Kilgore misses with the combination.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Balushi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kilgore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a front kick that sends Al Balushi stumbling back into the cage.
Kilgore misses with the body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore feints the counter takedown.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kilgore misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Balushi lands the left hand.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kilgore manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Kilgore backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kilgore manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Al Balushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Kilgore.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Al Balushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilgore can pounce on him.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore motions for Al Balushi to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a jab when Al Balushi was well out of range.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Al Balushi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Kilgore 's knee.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kilgore.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi with a hook.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Balushi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Balushi.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a series of punches but Al Balushi moves out of range.
It looked like Al Balushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
A big left from Al Balushi misses.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Al Balushi slaps the foot to one side.
Al Balushi wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Balushi. Al Balushi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Al Balushi's ribs.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a nice body kick.
Al Balushi motions for Kilgore to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Balushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Balushi cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Kilgore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kilgore will feel that in the morning.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zaid Al Balushi.
Well Al Balushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
After winning the bout, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 70 p4p, 118 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 10 p4p, 17 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blyad's choice of entrance music: luv. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from River.
River closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blyad's guard.
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blyad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blyad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is working Blyad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blyad trying to control the position.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into half guard.
River wants to take a breather but Blyad is having none of it.
River passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blyad wants to control but River is having none of it.
River with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blyad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad wants to control but River is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blyad tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River landing shots from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blyad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
River is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
River in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blyad wants to control but River is having none of it.
Blyad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control River haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River lands a big elbow.
Blyad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blyad wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
River working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is wriggling around trying to escape.
River avoids the attempt from Blyad to control.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blyad?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad is looking to improve his position but River isn't that keen on the idea.
River with shots to the head and body - Blyad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blyad tries to hold on but River postures up.
River wants to control the pace but Blyad is squirming around nicely.
River is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blyad is desperately trying to improve his position but River has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad tries to hold on but River pushes him away.
River has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blyad's face.
River takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blyad wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad working to try and regain half guard.
River scoring with strikes but Blyad is staying in there.
Blyad is trying to escape the mount.
River working away from the top, dropping strikes.
River lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blyad is rocked!
River lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Blyad is still in real trouble! Can River finish him?
Blyad taking shots to the head.
River jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blyad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blyad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blyad is looking for a sweep.
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad seems to have recovered his senses.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Blyad shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a nice looking combination but Blyad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a looping right.
River scores with a leg kick.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blyad counter with a right hand.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River throws a poor cross that misses
letting Blyad counter with a right hand.
Blyad connects with a nice looking jab.
River moves away from the strike by Blyad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a wild combination.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad cracks River with a good jab.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
River has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kollaa River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blyad manages to get back to half guard.
Blyad wants to control but River is keeping busy.
Blyad tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Blyad trying to control but River postures up.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
Blyad is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
River controlling the action here.
River moves nicely into side control.
Blyad is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
Blyad is working to avoid the ground and pound but River connects with a decent elbow.
River is looking to take a break and control but Blyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blyad tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
River avoids the attempt from Blyad to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River breaks from Blyad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
River raining down shots from the mount!
Blyad tries to lock up and control but River gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blyad misses with a right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blyad sprawls and moves away.
Blyad misses with a right hand
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blyad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River slips under a jab.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Blyad tries a head kick but it misses.
River tries to counter with a takedown but Blyad is quick to defend against it.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
River avoids the body shot from Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River misses with a wild combination.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Ay Blyad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyad.
A big right from Blyad misses.
River looks to land a body kick but Blyad moved away.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River shoots in and drives through. Blyad sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blyad sprawls and moves away.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Blyad counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blyad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blyad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River lands with a good body shot.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River lands a body shot.
Blyad misses with a hook
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River moves forwards but Blyad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
River throws a nice looking combination but Blyad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Blyad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blyad misses with a hook.
Blyad 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.
Blyad tries a head kick but it misses.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blyad lands a head shot.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River misses with a leg kick.
River digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Blyad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a kick to the temple. Blyad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from River.
River gets a double leg takedown into Blyad's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River trying to control but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Blyad trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River had his way with Ay Blyad in that round.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad misses with a hook.
River takes one to the side of the head.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad tries a head kick but it misses.
Blyad throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blyad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River catches Blyad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blyad checks a leg kick.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River takes one on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blyad enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blyad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blyad looking to control.
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Blyad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
River working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River taking a breather here.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
River cracks Blyad with a big right hand but Blyad just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom here.
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blyad trying his best to control but River has mounted him.
Blyad gets back to half guard.
River working over Blyad with some ground and pound. Blyad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blyad wants to control but River is keeping busy.
River lands strikes from half guard.
Blyad is trying to get back to full guard.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River wants to control but Blyad is keeping him busy.
Blyad is trying to control but can't.
Blyad tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River controlling the action here.
River moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Blyad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kollaa River 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 103 p4p, 179 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 14 p4p, 34 weight class). Stalinovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell March. This should be a great matchup!
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Stalinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalski just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovich staying out of range there.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski jabs at Stalinovich's body.
Kowalski lands a jab.
Stalinovich slips under a jab.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kowalski.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stalinovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Stalinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stalinovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stalinovich counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Stalinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the temple. Stalinovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Kowalski with that takedown attempt.
Stalinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
A low kick from Kowalski misses
and Stalinovich counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Kowalski does it's job there.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalinovich's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Stalinovich walks into a jab.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Stalinovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stalinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Kowalski motions for Stalinovich to come forward. Kowalski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Stalinovich avoids the punch easily.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stalinovich doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalski with a poor takedown
and Stalinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Stalinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Kowalski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kowalski finds it's way through Stalinovich's defenses.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalinovich feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Stalinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovich moves out of range as Kowalski strikes.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stalinovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stalinovich dodges the punch combination from Kowalski.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalski throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski throws a leg kick but Stalinovich moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalski.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
A low kick lands for Kowalski.
Stalinovich throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
Stalinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range and Kowalski settles back down.
Stalinovich throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stalinovich finish him?!
Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Stalinovich!
A relieved looking Joseph Stalinovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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