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Sucker Punch Pro Series 233 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 2074 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 280 p4p, 187 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 33 - 25 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itzpapalotltotec in his tracks.
Half Assed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Half Assed at a distance.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the leg kick from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a straight right hand from Half Assed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed dives in and grabs Itzpapalotltotec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Itzpapalotltotec pushes down on Half Assed's head and hops out.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec leaves Half Assed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Half Assed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a left hand.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Half Assed misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Half Assed shoots in and gets a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Itzpapalotltotec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Half Assed has gone for a leg lock! Itzpapalotltotec slips out almost immediately though and dives into Half Assed's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.
Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec drops back looking for a leg! Half Assed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Half Assed manages to kick Itzpapalotltotec off! Itzpapalotltotec jumps back into Half Assed's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec is pushing down on Half Assed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Half Assed is fighting to maintain full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has managed to sneak the leg through.
Half Assed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Half Assed is trying to maintain the position but Itzpapalotltotec is very close to passing his half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Half Assed defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec slows the pace down in half guard.
Half Assed is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
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.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec checks a low kick from Half Assed.
Good shot there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed throws a nice head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec walks into a left hand.
Half Assed cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Half Assed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anti Half Assed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Half Assed wants to sweep here but Itzpapalotltotec controlling him for the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Half Assed is retaining full guard.
Half Assed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Half Assed stopping the sweep attempt from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Half Assed is aware though and is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Half Assed has passed into half guard!
Half Assed is stalling here. Itzpapalotltotec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Half Assed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Itzpapalotltotec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed tries to improve position but can't.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into full mount!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt from Half Assed to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Half Assed tries to reverse the position but Itzpapalotltotec maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position easily from mount.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take Half Assed's back here but Half Assed is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to control but Half Assed wriggling away.
Half Assed wants to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away.
Half Assed working to try and regain half guard.
Half Assed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Half Assed is refusing to be controlled, as Itzpapalotltotec sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Itzpapalotltotec seems content to control.
Half Assed is looking to control Itzpapalotltotec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Half Assed avoid being mounted?
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a kimura but Half Assed is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed trying to control from the bottom.
Half Assed trying to get back to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Itzpapalotltotec looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice right hand.
Half Assed throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a shot to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
Half Assed throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed lands a jab to the nose.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Half Assed walks into a straight right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Half Assed's body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a nice cross.
Half Assed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Itzpapalotltotec should have avoided that one.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Half Assed throws a wild body kick that Itzpapalotltotec sees coming a mile off.
Half Assed throws out a powerful jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Nice shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Itzpapalotltotec's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itzpapalotltotec working for a triangle but Half Assed defends it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itzpapalotltotec had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Half Assed defends it easily.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itzpapalotltotec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Half Assed trying to control but Itzpapalotltotec is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Half Assed's guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Half Assed is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Itzpapalotltotec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Itzpapalotltotec.
Well Itzpapalotltotec has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
After winning the bout, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1346 p4p, 2174 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 154 p4p, 237 weight class). Outlaw comes to the cage accompanied by Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. Krol has chosen Hammer Smashed Face Live as his entrance music. Zygmunt Krol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Outlaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Outlaw cracks Krol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outlaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Outlaw is in Krol's guard.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Outlaw landing with the ground and pound.
Outlaw throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw throws a strike but Krol rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krol is controlling him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Outlaw wants to get back to his feet but Krol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krol sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Krol is having none of it.
Krol wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
Outlaw wants to stand and escape but Krol is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw scores with a takedown into Krol's guard.
Krol has his hands on Outlaw's head, controlling the position.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Outlaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Outlaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Outlaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Krol has wrist control.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Outlaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outlaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Outlaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krol keeping full guard, as Outlaw tries to pass.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Outlaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outlaw works over Krol with some ground and pound from guard.
Outlaw throwing strikes but missing.
Krol has Outlaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Outlaw landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Outlaw throws out a loose jab but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Devils Outlaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outlaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol.
A low kick from Krol is predictable there
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Outlaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outlaw shoots in for a takedown but Krol shows good takedown defense.
A clash of legs there as Krol blocks the low kick.
Krol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Outlaw misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Outlaw misses its intended target.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outlaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krol, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Outlaw.
Krol lands with a light punch inside.
Outlaw has Krol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Devils Outlaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw has Krol pressed against the cage, preventing Krol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Outlaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Outlaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outlaw.
Krol scores with a body shot.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Krol moves out of range.
Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zygmunt Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut.
Outlaw tries to clinch there but Krol circles away.
The Devils Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Outlaw defending well as Krol loads up on a big left hand.
Outlaw throws a head kick that Krol semi-blocks.
Outlaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Krol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Outlaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Outlaw misses with a body kick.
Outlaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw is looking to clinch.
Krol throws out a counter right but Outlaw avoids it with no problem.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw shoots in and drives through. Krol sprawls well.
Krol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Outlaw is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krol back to the cage. Outlaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Outlaw wants to clinch.
Outlaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krol on the side of the head.
Krol throws a shot from downtown. Outlaw moves away and avoids it.
Krol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krol slaps away a takedown attempt from Outlaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with a few strikes there.
Outlaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krol blocks a head kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw goes for a double leg but Krol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krol continues to drive forward.
Krol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Outlaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krol to the mat. Krol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Outlaw lands a couple of elbows.
Outlaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Outlaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Outlaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Devils Outlaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krol looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krol scores with a body shot.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the head.
Outlaw throws a one two combo.
Outlaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Krol is having none of it.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Outlaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Krol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Outlaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Krol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Outlaw.
Outlaw grinds an elbow into Krol's temple.
Outlaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Outlaw cracks Krol with a big right hand but Krol just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Outlaw working the ground and pound but Krol is defending the strikes.
Outlaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krol defending against the ground and pound.
Outlaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Outlaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Outlaw 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.
Outlaw working away.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Outlaw working the body and head with strikes.
Outlaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krol is avoiding damage well.
Outlaw with the ground and pound but Krol regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Krol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Outlaw throwing shots but Krol is blocking nicely.
Outlaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Outlaw throws a strike but Krol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Outlaw.
Outlaw postures up in Krol's guard and throws a big left but Krol blocks it.
Outlaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Outlaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Outlaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Outlaw throws an elbow that misses. Krol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Outlaw's guard. Nice move by Krol!
Krol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Outlaw wants to stand but Krol is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Outlaw is wriggling around but Krol manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Devils Outlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Outlaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 631 p4p, 1504 weight class) and Nova Lankinen (ranked 88 p4p, 205 weight class). Benny comes to the cage accompanied by DC Benny - Unagi. D.C. Benny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lankinen's hands.
Benny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lankinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Benny forces Lankinen back against the cage and clinches.
Lankinen stalling.
Benny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Benny.
A hook to the body from Benny.
Benny presses Lankinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benny keeps control of Lankinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lankinen is struggling to control the position.
Lankinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benny scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny connects with the punch.
 It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Benny swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Benny digs a good hook to Lankinen's body.
Benny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lankinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benny lands a hook that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Lankinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benny.
Benny is leaning against Lankinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benny scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankinen.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lankinens head.
Benny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benny misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen tries to work over Benny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen stalls.
Lankinen gets through Benny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benny tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Benny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lankinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benny feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lankinen sprawling to the canvas! Lankinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benny finish him?!
 Lankinen is rocked!
Jab from Benny.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Benny circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lankinen to the canvas! Lankinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Benny keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D.C. Benny!
D.C. Benny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 996 p4p, 1124 weight class) and Ryan Bolt (ranked 143 p4p, 171 weight class). Cruzeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Jah Jah The Conqueror by Linval Thompson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt lands an overhand right.
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Bolt misses with a body shot.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Cruzeiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. Bolt shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro checks a low kick from Bolt.
A leg kick checked by Bolt.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping right.
Bolt jabs Cruzeiro right on the nose. Cruzeiro blinks but takes it well.
Bolt 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.
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruzeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a right hand.
Cruzeiro tries to land a leg kick but Bolt saw it coming and moves away.
Bolt flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruzeiro steps away.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt moves forwards but Cruzeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruzeiro's head backwards.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro wants to slow Bolt down by chopping away at his legs.
Bolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Bolt works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Bolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro cracks Bolt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolt misses the target.
A big left from Bolt misses.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot that sends Bolt's belly button to the back.
Cruzeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro throws the left hand but Bolt avoids the punch easily.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Cruzeiro looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bolt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruzeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt stands up and waves to Cruzeiro to follow him.
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.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolt.
Bolt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Bolt misses its intended target.
Bolt checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolt is just out of range.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt lands a nice hook to Cruzeiro's body. Cruzeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Bolt works over Cruzeiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Cruzeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Bolt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bolt throws a big shot that misses.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Bolt's front leg with a kick but Bolt checks it.
Bolt scores with a shot to the body.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Bolt swings widly with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzeiro.
Bolt lands with a hook. Cruzeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruzeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Bolt moved out of range.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Bolt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruzeiro. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolt throws a series of strikes that have Cruzeiro backpedaling.
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Bolt moves out of range easily.
Bolt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt digs a good body shot into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt checks a leg kick.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruzeiro - that will leave a mark!
Bolt moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Bolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruzeiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolt is looking for the big counter here.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
Cruzeiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruzeiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bolt.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick as Bolt jumps back.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolt's sensitive parts.
Bolt moves out of range of the body kick from Cruzeiro.
Bolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruzeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro keeps Bolt at a distance using the push kick.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruzeiro, as that shot connected.
Bolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bolt manages to avoid it.
Bolt slips under a jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruzeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a kick to the temple. Bolt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bolt ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
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!
Bolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruzeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt connects with a looping right hand.
Cruzeiro blocks the body kick.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter punch.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro avoids the head kick by Bolt.
Bolt lands the left hand.
Bolt misses with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolt lands with a cross.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bolt tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bolt cracks Cruzeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt 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. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Ryan Bolt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolt sizes up Cruzeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt lands with a shot to the body.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruzeiro off the cage and back into range.
Bolt ducks right into an uppercut from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.
Bolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruzeiro.
Jab from Cruzeiro.
Bolt connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Bolt lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Decent striking displayed by Bolt there.
Bolt throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolt misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking body kick.
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bolt.
Bolt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruzeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bolt.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bolt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruzeiro throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cruzeiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolt.
Bolt jabs at Cruzeiro's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruzeiro momentarily.
Cruzeiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
Bolt misses with a kick to the body.
Bolt tries to land a front kick but Cruzeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Bolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Cruzeiro avoids it well.
Bolt throws a jab when Cruzeiro was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Bolt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.
Cruzeiro stalks Bolt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolt's face. Bolt staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruzeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruzeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruzeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Cruzeiro does no damage.
Cruzeiro lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Cruzeiro's body.
Cruzeiro throws a solid leg kick but Bolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bolt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Bolt down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.
That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruzeiro tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Bolt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolt cracks a nice hook into Cruzeiro's ribs.
Cruzeiro looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.
Bolt misses with a looping left.
Cruzeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Bolt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Bolt.
Well Bolt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
An out of breath Ryan Bolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 1085 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 149 p4p, 164 weight class). Queen has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian darts in and clinches Queen up against the cage.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
I was talking to Andonian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
Queen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Andonian lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian lands a right hand.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
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!
Andonian wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Queen looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Andonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian missing with knees to the body.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Queen lands with a light punch inside.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Andonian.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andonian backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Queen.
Queen tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian managing to control the position.
Andonian wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andonian there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Andonian.
A quick step to the side and Andonian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen misses with a hook.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Andonian cracks Queen with a good jab.
Andonian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian moves away from the strike by Queen.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Andonian.
Andonian blocks a head kick by Queen.
It looked like Andonian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Queen.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Queen wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Queen working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen pushes Andonian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Queen.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with an elbow over the top.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Andonian presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Andonian tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Andonian there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andonian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andonian clinches with his opponent.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen lands a body punch.
Queen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andonian.
Queen blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andonian.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Andonian.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Queen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
That's time! Andonian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andonian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Queen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Andonian slips the punch.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andonian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andonian cracks Queen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Andonian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andonian won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Queen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Queen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andonian down.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throwing strikes but Andonian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Andonian tries to get to his feet but Queen is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andonian in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Andonian wants to stand and escape but instead Queen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andonian is controlling Queen's posture.
Andonian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Queen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andonian is not content to let Queen control the position.
Andonian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonian is trying to get back to full guard.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andonian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Queen trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen preventing the sweep.
Queen landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
I think Andonian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
In his post fight interview, Garik Andonian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 1245 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Ali Amir (ranked 142 p4p, 140 weight class). Amir has chosen Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chontamenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amir has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chontamenti doesn't defend quickly enough and Amir has managed to lock this one up! Can Chontamenti escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Amir on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Amir!
A relieved looking Ali Amir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardbird Knox (ranked 772 p4p, 712 weight class) and Charon Lehto (ranked 94 p4p, 88 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yardbird Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto blocks a body shot from Knox.
Lehto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Lehto cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Lehto scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow.
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehto misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lehto throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lehto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Lehto is looking to clinch.
Lehto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnox.
Lehto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Lehto misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto lands a head kick!
 It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Lehto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehto lands with a nice body punch.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Lehto was just out of range.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lehto tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lehto! Knox is backing up but he can't get away as Lehto lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Knox and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Yardbird Knox had this to say: 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 515 p4p, 490 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 66 p4p, 62 weight class). Capac is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iggy Pop - The Passenger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman lands with a cross.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Capac swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Capac takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman throws a combination that misses
and Capac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac cracks a nice hook into Rahman's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Capac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Capac shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahman rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Capac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rahman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capac.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Capac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Capac shoots and misses
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac blocks an uppercut.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman blocks a body shot from Capac.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capac misses with the head strike.
Capac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. Capac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capac lands with a good body shot.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Capac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Rahman.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahman sprawls well. He's pushed Capac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Rahman does no damage.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Capac lands with a nice body punch.
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.
Rahman is defending against the submission attempts here by Capac.
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman tries to get to full guard but Capac has control of the leg.
Capac wants to free his trapped foot but Rahman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rahman is not content to let Capac control the position.
Rahman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Capac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Capac avoids the attempt from Rahman to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rahman throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahman to score with a decent uppercut.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
Capac misses with the combination.
Rahman takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahman.
Capac defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Capac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rahman at a distance.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Capac shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rahman eats them both and turns towards Capac to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Capac darts in looking for a takedown but Rahman gets double underhooks and turns Capac into the cage.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
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!
Capac scores with a body shot.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
As Capac tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Capac manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capac swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Capac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Capac is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman tries to stall but Capac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Capac goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Capac.
Rahman moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Capac avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.
Rahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Capac is on him like a limpet, forcing Rahman back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Capac.
Capac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Capac has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Capac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahman.
Nice takedown defense from Rahman. No joy for Capac on that attempt.
Capac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capac shoots in and drives through. Rahman sprawls well.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Capac. Capac gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman tests Capac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.
Capac cracks Rahman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capac.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Capac misses its intended target.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Rahman misses the body punch
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac lands a slapping body shot.
Capac avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Capac slips under a jab from Rahman.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manco Capac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capac misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman tries to bum rush Capac with a series of wild strikes but Capac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
The fighters circling - Capac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman misses with a jab to the body
letting Capac counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a nice looking combination but Capac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Capac.
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.
Capac trying to control from half guard but Rahman is working away.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman gets back to full guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Rahman can't keep his opponent in guard - Capac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rahman is not content to let Capac control the position.
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahman defends it well.
Capac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capac throws a strike but Rahman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Capac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Capac is pushing down on Rahman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rahman is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Capac is looking for a kimura but Rahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capac to get the leverage.
Capac passes to side control.
Rahman struggling a bit here.
Rahman is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
Manco Capac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parta Matti (ranked 272 p4p, 575 weight class) and Ronan Darongo (ranked 39 p4p, 73 weight class). Matti's entrance music is Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson. A fine choice. Darongo has chosen Chaos And Destruction as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matti just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matti throws a poor cross that misses
and Darongo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matti just misses with a punch to the body.
Matti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darongo.
Darongo throws out a counter right but Matti avoids it with no problem.
Matti lands with an overhand left.
Darongo moves out of range as Matti strikes.
Darongo throws out a counter right but Matti avoids it with no problem.
Matti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Darongo 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matti. Darongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matti throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darongo scores with a hook to the body. Matti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parta Matti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matti misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matti misses with a hook
and Darongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matti is breathing heavily.
Darongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darongo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Darongo cracks a nice hook into Matti's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matti misses with a hook
and Darongo counters with a left to the body.
Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Darongo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darongo, as that shot connected.
Matti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot lands for Darongo.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Darongo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Matti goes down and covers up as Darongo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Darongo!
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 26 p4p, 90 weight class) and Lemmy Bang (ranked 3 p4p, 10 weight class). Bang has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang forces Joseph back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Joseph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph backing away here, and Bang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joseph's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Joseph finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Bang lands with a good body shot.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang clinches.
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Joseph digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Bang blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bang's efforts to push away.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bang walks into a left hand.
Bang moves to clinch but Joseph breaks away
and Joseph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang counters with a body kick.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bang closes the distance but Joseph moves to the side
and Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Joseph.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a wild body kick that Bang sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph catches Bang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph's corner calls for a 1-2. Joseph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joseph!
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
Bang cracks a nice hook into Joseph's ribs.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joseph cracks Bang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Joseph.
Joseph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bang on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Bang jabs Joseph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Bang.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Joseph circles away.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joseph delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Good work by Bang as he checks the leg kick.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A little jabbing left from Bang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a left to the body.
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph is trying to push Bang away but Bang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Bang lands with a right to the head.
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
Bang closes the distance and pushes Joseph back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang blocking some punches.
Lemmy Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Bang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Bang misses.
Bang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Bang rushes Joseph and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph breaks the clinch.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A shot to the liver by Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Bang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joseph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bang scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Bang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Bang digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Bang rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Bang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joseph to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang pushes Joseph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joseph.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
Joseph slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bang misses.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Bang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bang staying out of range there.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bang needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph cracks Bang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Joseph misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joseph wants to slow Bang down by chopping away at his legs.
Bang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Bang slips under a jab from Joseph.
Joseph misses with the body kick
and Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Bang is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph checks a low kick from Bang.
Joseph thows a leg kick but Bang checks it
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Joseph is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Joseph bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joseph misses with a double jab
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Bang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Bang has knocked Joseph down with a huge combo! Bang steps away and waves a wobbly Joseph back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Joseph is rocked!
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Bang counters with a big left hand that crumples Joseph! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy Bang!
Lemmy Bang is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Lemmy Bang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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