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Bellicose XLII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shalak Kamir (ranked 3990 p4p, 6482 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 434 p4p, 501 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shalak Kamir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjj Spar !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar slips under a jab from Kamir.
Kamir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamir misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spar ! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kamir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spar ! But no joy.
Spar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Kamir's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamir lands a jab to the nose.
Spar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamir is trying to stand back up but Spar is controlling him
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamir tries to get out of the position.
Kamir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two 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.
Kamir is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar stops Kamir from getting back to his feet.
Spar controlling the action here.
Kamir has a hand on Spar 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamir is working to get back to half guard.
Spar controlling from mount.
Kamir wants to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Spar wants to take his opponent's back but Kamir doesn't allow it.
Spar content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spar has hold of Kamir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kamir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spar controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamir is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Spar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamir scores with a leg kick.
Spar misses with a takedown
enabling Kamir to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamir duly obliges.
Kamir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spar circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Kamir catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Spar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamir scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamir lands a jab to Spar 's midsection.
Kamir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamir.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar slips a jab and a cross from Kamir.
Kamir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Spar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamir swivels and escapes.
Kamir slaps away a takedown attempt from Spar , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shalak Kamir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar .
Kamir misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamir.
Spar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamir.
Kamir lands a right hook to the body.
Kamir's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spar dodges the punch combination from Kamir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Spar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spar moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spar ! But no joy.
Kamir misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
Kamir just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamir, which made it look bad.
Shalak Kamir is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalak Kamir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamir misses with a body shot.
Spar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamir scores with a nice right hand.
Kamir staying out of range there.
Kamir lands a high kick!
A jab from Kamir misses.
Kamir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Kamir.
Spar throws out a counter right but Kamir avoids it with no problem.
Kamir tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamir misses with a low kick.
Spar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamir connects with a high kick.
Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamir defends it nicely.
Spar tries for a takedown but Kamir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Kamir counters with a quick kick to the body but Spar blocks it.
Spar avoids the body shot from Kamir.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamir counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamir lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamir is looking to slow Spar down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shalak Kamir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spar tries to clinch but Kamir moves out of range.
Spar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamir.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamir lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kamir catches Spar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Kamir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spar circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamir missing with a left hand there. Spar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar walks into a stiff left hand from Kamir.
Kamir thumps Spar with a low kick.
Spar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamir.
Kamir tries to bum rush Spar with a series of wild strikes but Spar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamir misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shalak Kamir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamir throws a right hand that Spar ducks under and follows up with a left that Spar also avoids with ease.
Spar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
Spar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamir throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Kamir lands an overhand right.
Spar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamir manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Spar 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kamir is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamir being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamir throws a head kick that Spar semi-blocks.
Kamir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamir leaves Spar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalak Kamir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamir 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shalak Kamir!
A relieved looking Shalak Kamir 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 3425 p4p, 2891 weight class) and Marcos Furriel (ranked 400 p4p, 349 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Furriel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furriel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drozd, pushing him back against the cage.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but Furriel blocks it.
Furriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Furriel misses with a punch to the body.
Furriel stalling the fight.
Furriel stalling in the clinch.
Furriel prevents a body shot from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
Furriel wants a takedown but no success here.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses.
Drozd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drozd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drozd wants to stall.
Drozd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drozd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Furriel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drozd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Furriel can turn it around.
Drozd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Furriel avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furriel backwards.
Drozd prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Drozd.
Furriel is trying to force a seperation but Drozd has the dominant position.
Drozd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drozd controlling the action here for a moment.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Furriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furriel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drozd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Drozd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Furriel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
Furriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drozd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Furriel.
Drozd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Furriel is defending well for now.
Drozd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furriel can't find room to land a body shot as Drozd controls the action.
Drozd is pushing Furriel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drozd can't find room to land a body shot as Furriel controls the action.
Drozd landing knees to the body.
Furriel breaks from the clinch.
Drozd cracks Furriel with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furriel.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Furriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd throws a head kick but Furriel moves out of range.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Drozd! Furriel is out on his feet! Drozd rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Furriel is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Furriel is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miroslav Drozd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 1429 p4p, 2939 weight class) and Charlie Bravo (ranked 199 p4p, 354 weight class). Chaiyo Sukbunsung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Bravo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping left.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukbunsung.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bravo clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Bravo.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sukbunsung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung.
The crowd cheers as Sukbunsung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Bravo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukbunsung cracks Bravo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Sukbunsung avoids it with no problem.
Bravo scores with a jab. Sukbunsung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bravo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Sukbunsung.
Bravo throws the kick towards the body but Sukbunsung avoids it.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sukbunsung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Bravo is rocked!
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukbunsung finish him?
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bravo slips a straight right by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Bravo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
Sukbunsung cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sukbunsung has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bravo to stand back up!
Good work by Sukbunsung as he checks the leg kick.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sukbunsung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Sukbunsung misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo with a nice cross.
Sukbunsung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bravo. Bravo obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Sukbunsung blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Sukbunsung looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo lands the left hand.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukbunsung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sukbunsung wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukbunsung clobbers Bravo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Bravo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sukbunsung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bravo scores with a jab. Sukbunsung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Sukbunsung misses.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bravo.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight right.
Donk. Sukbunsung catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
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!
Bravo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sukbunsung off the cage and back into range.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bravo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo misses with a hook. Sukbunsung ducked under it nicely.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Sukbunsung throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sukbunsung finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Sukbunsung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo walks straight into a right hand from Sukbunsung - that's dropped him! Sukbunsung jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bravo from any more punishment! Bravo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
A very excited looking Chaiyo Sukbunsung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 1439 p4p, 1143 weight class) and Adrian Adamos (ranked 199 p4p, 164 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. Adamos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Watch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Macka Briggs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamos looks to land a left hand but Briggs moved out of range nicely.
Adamos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Briggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adamos doesn't seem phased though.
Briggs swings for the body but Adamos moves out of range.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamos manages to avoid it.
Adamos throws out a counter right but Briggs avoids it with no problem.
Adamos avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Adamos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamos manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs tests Adamos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adamos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Briggs. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamos lands the left hand.
 It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Adamos moves forwards but Briggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Adamos misses.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adamos as he avoids it easily.
Adamos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Briggs throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Adamos counter with a right hand.
Briggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
Adamos drops Briggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Briggs looks back up at him and smiles so Adamos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Briggs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs throws a shot to the body.
Briggs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adamos was covering up waiting for the punch and Briggs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adamos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briggs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Briggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Briggs trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Briggs looks to throw the jab but Adamos is out of range.
Adamos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Briggs tries to land a front kick but Adamos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamos is just out of range.
Briggs is looking to wear down Adamos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Briggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Adamos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Briggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Briggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Briggs controlling the pace.
Adamos has hold of Briggs's hands but Briggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Briggs lands strikes from half guard.
Briggs working over Adamos with some ground and pound. Adamos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Briggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Briggs 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.
Briggs slows the pace down in half guard.
Briggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macka Briggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adamos gets caught napping as Briggs dives in and scores a takedown. Adamos manages to retain guard.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Briggs thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
Briggs trying to control the pace.
Briggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs slows the pace down in half guard.
Briggs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Briggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adamos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Briggs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adamos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Briggs.
Adamos wants to improve his position but Briggs is controlling well.
Briggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamos keeps working.
Adamos is looking to improve his position.
Adamos is refusing to be controlled, as Briggs sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Briggs seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adamos misses with a left hand
and Briggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Briggs lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adamos sprawls well. Adamos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Adrian Adamos has been cut.
Briggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamos.
Briggs misses with a hook. Adamos ducked under it nicely.
Adamos feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamos misses with a body shot.
Briggs throws a low kick, looking for Adamos's leg but Adamos calmly moves out of range.
Adamos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Briggs.
Briggs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Briggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Briggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Briggs.
Adamos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Briggs! Adamos is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
An out of breath Macka Briggs 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam East (ranked 770 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Renato Oliveira (ranked 115 p4p, 306 weight class). Adam East could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Oliveira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from East.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
East lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and East connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
East throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
Oliveira misses the body punch
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before East has time to react.
Oliveira throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Adam East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
East was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira lands the left hand.
A left lands for East.
East staying out of range there.
As Oliveira looks to move away, East throws a big counter combo but Oliveira just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. East manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira trying to control the action but East is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
East is looking to improve his position.
East trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira is keen to just control but East is a slippery customer.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but East is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira wants to control but East is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
East on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if East tries to get out of the position.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away.
East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
It looked like East wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira tries to break free but East pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
East throws a head punch that misses.
East working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira leaning against his opponent.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
East scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliveira misses with a double jab
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but East circles away.
East cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
East scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
East drops Oliveira with a big left hand! Oliveira is injured, injured bad! East jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East!
Adam East 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 783 p4p, 1130 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 110 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown misses the jab.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuznetsov as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuznetsov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuznetsov has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Kuznetsov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Kuznetsov's side.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuznetsov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuznetsov has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Brown wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Kuznetsov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Brown on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brown avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Kuznetsov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Brown's head back.
A nice combination there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a solid body kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Brown slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Brown.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brown works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov jabs at Brown's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 569 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 85 p4p, 292 weight class). Conforto has chosen Alabama- Bishop Gunn 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek gets a takedown into half guard.
Conforto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sycek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sycek drops an elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conforto is looking to escape.
Conforto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is trying to stand.
Sycek working Conforto over with strikes.
Conforto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conforto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sycek with the ground and pound but Conforto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Conforto wants to stand and escape but Sycek is having none of it.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek throws a strike but Conforto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Conforto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conforto won't allow Sycek to sweep him here.
Sycek 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.
Conforto wants to get up but he can't break Sycek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sycek controlling Conforto's posture.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Conforto wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conforto manages to get himself to full guard.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek prevents Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Conforto's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conforto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conforto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek prevents Conforto from getting back to his feet.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Sycek tries to pass.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek stops Conforto from standing up.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Sycek cracks Conforto with a solid left hand.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Sycek won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet.
Sycek is in close to Conforto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sycek is controlling him.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek is working Conforto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Conforto is rocked!
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conforto's head.
Conforto is still in real trouble! Can Sycek finish him?
Sycek arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Conforto's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Sycek!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Pendragon (ranked 238 p4p, 720 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 24 p4p, 64 weight class). Lewis Pendragon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roko Matijevic's chin.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Matijevic throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Matijevic blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Pendragon moves into the clinch successfully.
Matijevic tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Matijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head.
Pendragon pushes Matijevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the side of Matijevic's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendragon trying to stall but Matijevic improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Pendragon.
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
Matijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
Matijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon keeps control of Matijevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land.
Matijevic working aggressively here.
Matijevic manages to break the clinch.
Matijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon cracks a nice hook into Matijevic's ribs.
Matijevic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matijevic is rocked!
Pendragon throws a leg kick
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pendragon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon throws a front kick aimed at Matijevic's knee but Matijevic avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Matijevic's belly button to the back.
Pendragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Matijevic circles away.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Matijevic is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matijevic.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
A nice left hand lands by Matijevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Matijevic is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Matijevic.
Matijevic tries to circle away but Pendragon has him pinned against the cage.
Matijevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matijevic tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Matijevic back against the cage.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Matijevic working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matijevic tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pendragon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
Pendragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
Matijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matijevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matijevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pendragon.
A frustrated look appears on Matijevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matijevic working aggressively here.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
A short right from Pendragon on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon looks to clinch
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Pendragon tenderised Matijevic's leg. Matijevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pendragon tries to clinch
and Matijevic counters with a nice body shot.
Pendragon pushes Matijevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matijevic has had enough of the clinch but Pendragon keeps him there for the moment.
Matijevic lands a shot to the body.
Matijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matijevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Matijevic blocks an uppercut.
Matijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon 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.
Pendragon scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pendragon.
Matijevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matijevic walks into a jab.
Matijevic misses with a body shot
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
Matijevic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Matijevic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Matijevic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic connects with a leg kick.
Matijevic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matijevic walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matijevic in his tracks.
Matijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pendragon connects with a solid leg kick.
Matijevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pendragon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matijevic throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matijevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Matijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matijevic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pendragon sizes up Matijevic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matijevic lands with a good body shot.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
Pendragon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Matijevic throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic misses with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Matijevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pendragon.
Matijevic moves forwards but Pendragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Matijevic.
Pendragon drops Matijevic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matijevic looks back up at him and smiles so Pendragon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Matijevic glances at the clock... BAM! Pendragon nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Matijevic crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Matijevic is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Pendragon!
Lewis Pendragon retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adlehyde (ranked 53 p4p, 319 weight class) and Oliver Robson (ranked 7 p4p, 39 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson wants to counter with a clinch but Adlehyde pushes him away.
Adlehyde takes one to the side of the head.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson wants to counter the offense by Adlehyde and move into the clinch position.
Adlehyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adlehyde throwing a counter right hand but Robson manages to avoid it.
Adlehyde walks into a jab.
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Adlehyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Adlehyde's head.
Adlehyde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adlehyde appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adlehyde swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson has Adlehyde up against the cage in a clinch.
Adlehyde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlehyde working aggressively here.
Adlehyde lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Adlehyde tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adlehyde's elbow.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adlehyde blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adlehyde blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adlehyde.
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adlehyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Robson circles away.
Robson cracks Adlehyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adlehyde. Adlehyde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adlehyde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adlehyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands with a hook. Adlehyde tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson is looking to clinch but Adlehyde is avoiding it.
Adlehyde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut.
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson wants to counter with a clinch but Adlehyde pushes him away.
A jab from Adlehyde misses.
Adlehyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson drives through and clinches with Adlehyde against the cage.
Adlehyde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adlehyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adlehydes head.
Adlehyde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adlehyde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robson can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Adlehyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adlehyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Adlehyde controls the action.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Adlehyde avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Adlehyde looking to slow down the pace here.
Adlehyde misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adlehyde controls his hands.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Adlehyde wants to break free but Robson has control.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde trying to control the position but instead, Robson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adlehyde into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Adlehyde misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde gets tackled into the cage by Robson. Robson maintains the clinch.
Adlehyde stalling.
Adlehyde swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adlehyde misses with a body punch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adlehyde backwards.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Adlehyde tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlehyde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adlehyde lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde blocking some punches.
Adlehyde can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Oliver Robson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adlehyde manages to break the clinch.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson wants to clinch up but Adlehyde keeps it at a distance.
Robson connects with a single shot there.
Robson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson pushes Adlehyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adlehyde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adlehyde keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adlehyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robson misses with a combination
and Adlehyde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson tries to clinch up but Adlehyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlehyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson tries to clinch but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Robson has managed to clinch.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson presses Adlehyde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adlehyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adlehyde misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Adlehyde.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adlehyde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Adlehyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adlehyde or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adlehyde working hard to break the clinch.
Adlehyde working aggressively here.
Adlehyde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Adlehyde tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson is leaning against Adlehyde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adlehyde.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adlehyde's elbow.
Adlehyde scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adlehyde can't break the clinch.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson gets through Adlehyde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson working aggressively here.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adlehyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Adlehyde misses with a punch on the inside.
Adlehyde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adlehyde.
Adlehyde misses with a body punch.
Adlehyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Adlehyde is winning the standup battle so far.
Adlehyde takes one to the side of the head.
Robson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adlehyde cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
Adlehyde scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adlehyde backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adlehyde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adlehyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robson closes the distance and pushes Adlehyde back into the cage.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson blocking some punches.
Adlehyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adlehyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Adlehyde can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Adlehyde misses with some punches.
Adlehyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adlehyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Adlehyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robson swings for the body but Adlehyde moves out of range.
Adlehyde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robson cracks Adlehyde with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adlehyde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adlehyde is rocked!
Adlehyde loses concentration momentarily and Robson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Adlehyde crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Robson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Oliver Robson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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