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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Bello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Bello told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Bello!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bello throws a head kick but Gacy moves out of range.
Gacy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bello misses with a double jab.
Gacy avoids the head kick by Bello.
Gacy rushes Bello and presses him up against the cage.
Gacy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gacy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bello backwards.
It looks like Muhammad Bello has been cut.
Bello is trying to break free.
Bello letting Gacy take a breather here.
Gacy pulls Bello into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gacy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gacy holds on and takes a little breather.
Gacy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gacy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gacy tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bello trying to control the position from guard on top but Gacy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gacy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gacy is proving hard to escape from.
Gacy keeping moving, preventing Bello from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gacy is on top in guard.
Gacy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gacy trying to control but Bello is working from the bottom.
Bello looking for a guillotine here but Gacy defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy slips nicely into half guard.
Gacy trying to advance position but Bello counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gacy works over Bello with some ground and pound from guard.
Gacy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gacy defends it easily.
Bello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gacy controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gacy is now in half guard.
Bello taking some punishment here, with Gacy in his half guard.
That has opened up Muhammad Bello's cut even more.
Gacy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The cut above Muhammad Bello's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhammad Bello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Gacy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Come At Me Bro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Come At Me Bro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daley McReynolds's chin.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daley McReynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Come At Me Bro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McReynolds feints and as Me Bro raises his hands in defense, McReynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Me Bro controls McReynolds momentarily but McReynolds frees himself.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is trying to control the position but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Me Bro looking for a sweep. Not yet Me Bro, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McReynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me Bro controlling McReynolds's posture.
Me Bro is looking for a triangle but McReynolds pushes his legs off easily.
McReynolds won't allow Me Bro to sweep him here.
Me Bro is trying to keep McReynolds in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McReynolds moves into the clinch.
That's two 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.
McReynolds is struggling to control the position.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Me Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McReynolds has hold of one of Me Bro's legs. Me Bro is fighting the takedown attempt but McReynolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Me Bro can do anything to dispel that myth.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro trying to keep a closed guard but McReynolds is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Me Bro 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McReynolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Me Bro lands a nice shot that snaps McReynolds's head back.
McReynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Me Bro sprawls well initially but McReynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is pressing down on McReynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McReynolds content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McReynolds's guard.
Me Bro trying to control the position from guard on top but McReynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Me Bro trying to control but McReynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Me Bro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McReynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Me Bro's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Me Bro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Me Bro scores with a jab.
Me Bro jabs McReynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McReynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
McReynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Me Bro is trying to keep an underhook but McReynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Me Bro can do to turn this around?
Me Bro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Me Bro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McReynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro tries to improve position but can't.
Me Bro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
Daley McReynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McReynolds has his hands clasped together around Me Bro's back. He's all about the action.
Me Bro stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro wants to lay and pray for a moment but McReynolds keeps working.
McReynolds is controlling Me Bro's trapped leg to prevent Me Bro from advancing to side control.
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
McReynolds keeping control of the position.
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.
McReynolds is staying active underneath Me Bro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Me Bro is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McReynolds closes the distance and pushes Me Bro back into the cage.
Me Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daley McReynolds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McReynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McReynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Me Bro quickly recovers to half guard.
Me Bro is trying to get back to full guard.
Me Bro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McReynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is looking to improve his position.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if McReynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Me Bro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Me Bro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Me Bro misses with a body shot.
Come At Me Bro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me Bro jabs at McReynolds's body.
Come At Me Bro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McReynolds.
Me Bro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McReynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Me Bro's half guard.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
McReynolds controlling the action here.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McReynolds in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro lands with an overhand left.
Me Bro with a hook.
Me Bro misses the jab.
McReynolds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Me Bro sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McReynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Me Bro being controlled here, momentarily.
Me Bro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daley McReynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McReynolds, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daley McReynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Carron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to March of Cambreadth. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Owen Carron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carron stalling against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carron backwards.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Carron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Carron blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carron is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Carron to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Emelianenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carron stalling against the cage.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Carron throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Carron can't get the takedown.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Carron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carron shoots in looking for a takedown. Emelianenko tries to sprawl out of it but Carron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Carron back into the cage.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Carron is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carron as Emelianenko tries to tie him up.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianenko looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emelianenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carron with a poor takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko clinches up with Carron and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
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!
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Carron controls his hands.
Emelianenko prevents Carron from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emelianenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Carron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Carron was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Carron pushes him off.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carron darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Carron into the cage.
Carron darts in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets double underhooks and turns Carron into the cage.
Emelianenko throws a counter combo.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carron is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carron misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko stalling.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Carron.
Aleksandr Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carron tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Carron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Carron avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Carron drops back down to his feet.
Carron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carron shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
A short right from Emelianenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carron.
Carron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carron taking a breather.
A short right from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Emelianenko tries to work over Carron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Carron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Carron.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Emelianenko gets through Carron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands with a left to the head.
Emelianenko is stalling here.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrons head.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is leaning against Carron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Carron blocks an uppercut.
Carron is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko pushes Carron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Emelianenko lands a big right hand that sends Carron crashing to the mat! Emelianenko stays standing though and waves Carron back to his feet!
It looks like Owen Carron has been cut.
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Carron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
Carron jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Carron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrons head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko.
Carron wants to stall.
Emelianenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carron wants to stall.
Carron misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Carron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Carron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Carron is rocked!
Carron trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Carron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carron seems to have got his legs back now.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Carron.
Carron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carron looking to throw knees to the head but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Carron.
Emelianenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron blocking some punches.
Carron prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Carron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
Carron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Carron controls his hands.
Carron has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Carron blocking some punches.
Emelianenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko has Carron pushed against the cage.
Emelianenko stalls.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carron avoids it.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carron tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Carron drops back down to his feet.
Carron stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko wants to stall.
Emelianenko avoiding damage.
Owen Carron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianenko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kingsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Kingsbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kingsbury blocks the leg kick.
Buzzard tries to score with a low kick but Kingsbury moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Buzzard there.
Buzzard has Kingsbury up against the cage in a clinch.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head.
Buzzard is trying to break the clinch but Kingsbury is controlling him.
Kingsbury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buzzard backwards.
Buzzard tries to work over Kingsbury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buzzard is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kingsbury.
A shot in the inside from Kingsbury.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Kingsbury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buzzard scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard tries to break free but Kingsbury pushes him back against the cage.
Buzzard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buzzard blocking some punches.
Buzzard wants to stall.
Buzzard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingsbury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Kingsbury.
Buzzard can't find room to land a body shot as Kingsbury controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Buzzard.
It looks like Patrick Kingsbury has been cut.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Kingsbury.
Kingsbury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingsbury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard wants to break free but Kingsbury has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzzard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buzzard.
Kingsbury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buzzard.
Kingsbury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buzzard counters with a nice body kick.
Kingsbury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingsbury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Buzzard misses with a low kick.
Buzzard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Buzzard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kingsbury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buzzard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Kingsbury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Buzzard tries to get set, Kingsbury tries to push him back and clinch up but Buzzard manages to avoid the attempt.
Kingsbury looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzzard is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingsbury moves in looking to clinch but Buzzard pushes him off.
Buzzard feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kingsbury blocks the low kick.
Kingsbury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buzzard manages to circle out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buzzard - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Buzzard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buzzard.
Kingsbury swings widly with a right hand
and Buzzard counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzzard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingsbury throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kingsbury misses its intended target.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buzzard.
Kingsbury misses with an uppercut.
Buzzard throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsbury moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard thows a leg kick but Kingsbury checks it
letting Kingsbury counter with a right hand.
Kingsbury looks to throw the jab but Buzzard is out of range.
Buzzard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buzzard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingsbury, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsbury lands with a right to the head.
Kingsbury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingsbury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingsbury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buzzard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingsbury won't allow it.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Kingsbury.
Buzzard is struggling to control the position.
Kingsbury misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kingsbury's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kingsbury swings for the body but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingsbury.
Buzzard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buzzard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buzzard.
Kingsbury throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsbury checks a leg kick nicely.
Buzzard misses with a jab to the body
and Kingsbury counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingsbury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buzzard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsbury on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kingsbury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingsbury throws a right hand that misses
and Buzzard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingsbury has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buzzard.
Buzzard closes the distance and pushes Kingsbury back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsbury struggles to land a body shot inside as Buzzard controls his hands.
Buzzard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard is trying to force a seperation but Kingsbury has the dominant position.
Buzzard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Buzzard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingsbury blocks an uppercut.
Buzzard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsbury's elbow.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingsbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kingsbury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buzzard breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a push kick but Kingsbury slaps the foot to one side.
As Buzzard tries to get set, Kingsbury tries to push him back and clinch up but Buzzard manages to avoid the attempt.
Kingsbury wants to clinch but Buzzard slips to the side
and Buzzard counters with a three punch combo that has Kingsbury backing up. Kingsbury nods at Buzzard to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingsbury gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kingsbury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kingsbury fails to land.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard tries to throw a body punch but Kingsbury avoids it by throwing Buzzard back against the cage.
Kingsbury blocking some punches.
Kingsbury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsbury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard is trying to break the clinch but Kingsbury is controlling him.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buzzard scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buzzard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard tries to circle away but Kingsbury has him pinned against the cage.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingsbury working aggressively here.
Kingsbury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingsbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingsbury working aggressively here.
Kingsbury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buzzard working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buzzard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Kingsbury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingsbury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury misses with some punches.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingsbury's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Kingsbury's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Buzzard throws a front kick that sends Kingsbury stumbling back into the cage.
Kingsbury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Buzzard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buzzard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingsbury seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buzzard stuns Kingsbury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buzzard has managed to clinch.
Buzzard takes a shot to the head.
Kingsbury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzzard has had enough of the clinch but Kingsbury keeps him there for the moment.
Buzzard can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Kingsbury tries to throw a body punch but Buzzard avoids it by throwing Kingsbury back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Buzzard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingsbury misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingsbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingsbury will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Buzzard lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingsbury.
Buzzard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buzzard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingsbury backwards.
Kingsbury blocking some punches.
Kingsbury keeps control of Buzzard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patrick Kingsbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
Buzzard blocks a body shot from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buzzard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buzzard is trying to break free.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kingsbury - that landed with a thud.
Kingsbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Kingsbury fails to land.
Buzzard breaks from the clinch.
Buzzard throws the kick towards the body but Kingsbury avoids it.
Kingsbury throwing a counter right hand but Buzzard manages to avoid it.
Buzzard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buzzard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingsbury blocks a head kick by Buzzard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buzzard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingsbury.
Buzzard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buzzard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingsbury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buzzard throws a low kick, looking for Kingsbury's leg but Kingsbury calmly moves out of range.
Kingsbury throws the left hand but Buzzard avoids the punch easily.
Buzzard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingsbury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kingsbury wants to clinch up but Buzzard keeps it at a distance.
Buzzard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buzzard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard is looking to chop away at Kingsbury's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Kingsbury there.
Kingsbury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buzzard has time to react.
Buzzard is rocked!
Buzzard sizes up Kingsbury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buzzard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingsbury finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buzzard catches Kingsbury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buzzard seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingsbury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buzzard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingsbury's knee momentarily.
Kingsbury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buzzard.
A big left from Kingsbury misses.
Buzzard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Kingsbury.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buzzard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Korolyov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Korolyov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolyov fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickoson sprawls well. Nickoson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korolyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickoson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korolyov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korolyov working away.
Nickoson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nickoson is avoiding damage well.
Nickoson wants to control but Korolyov postures up.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolyov in side control, throwing shots but Nickoson defends.
Nickoson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Korolyov is working for an americana but Nickoson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korolyov was thinking about the submission.
Nickoson keeping moving, preventing Korolyov from controlling successfully.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from getting back to his feet.
Korolyov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korolyov has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Korolyov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson has control of Korolyov's left arm, preventing Korolyov from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolyov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolyov misses with a takedown attempt - Nickoson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brodie Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Korolyov.
Korolyov gets a takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickoson to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korolyov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickoson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Korolyov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korolyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korolyov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Korolyov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Korolyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickoson is keeping the position for now.
Korolyov stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Korolyov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickoson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korolyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
Korolyov stays in close to Nickoson's body and controls the position.
Korolyov wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korolyov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korolyov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Korolyov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nickoson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korolyov.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov shows good takedown defense.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickoson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korolyov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korolyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
Korolyov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickoson wants to stand and escape but Korolyov is having none of it.
Korolyov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korolyov is looking to advance position but Nickoson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Korolyov can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Korolyov because Nickoson loaded up on that one.
Korolyov is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korolyov blocking the ground and pound.
Korolyov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov wants to hold on but Nickoson pushes him away.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickoson throws a wild left hand from mount and Korolyov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Nickoson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickoson is thwarting Korolyov's attempts to control the position.
Nickoson is keen to just control but Korolyov is a slippery customer.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson postures up.
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.
Nickoson prevents Korolyov from improving his position.
Nickoson thows a huge punch but Korolyov dodges it nicely.
Nickoson stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson throws an overhand right that lands on Korolyov's shoulder, as Korolyov tries to avoid the shot.
Korolyov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korolyov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korolyov wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickoson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie Nickoson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korolyov swivels and escapes.
Korolyov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickoson.
Nickoson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov avoids it really well and circles away.
Korolyov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korolyov lands in his opponent's guard.
Korolyov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from improving his position.
Korolyov winds up and cracks Nickoson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolyov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Korolyov thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely.
Korolyov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korolyov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korolyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korolyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korolyov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korolyov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickoson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working over Nickoson with some ground and pound. Nickoson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korolyov trying to control from half guard but Nickoson is working away.
Korolyov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickoson defending well though.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
Korolyov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickoson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickoson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korolyov.
Korolyov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korolyov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolyov is working Nickoson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nickoson dodges the ground and pound from Korolyov.
Nickoson tries to improve position but can't.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korolyov lands some shots froms side control.
Korolyov taking a breather here.
Nickoson manages to get back to half guard.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to sweep but no luck.
Korolyov works over Nickoson with some ground and pound from guard.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickoson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korolyov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.
Korolyov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korolyov 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.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Korolyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korolyov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Korolyov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacheco.
Quinn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the body.
Pacheco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Quinn throwing a counter right hand but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Pacheco clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Pacheco.
Pacheco presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quinn uses from the top position.
Pacheco is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Quinn frees his head nicely. Oh but Pacheco has switched to an armbar! Quinn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gerardo Pacheco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Storgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Storgaard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramirez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ramirez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Storgaard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Storgaard trying to control here.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Storgaard is defending the position.
Ramirez stalling.
Ramirez really is a fat lump.
Storgaard wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storgaard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Storgaard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Storgaard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Storgaard's temple.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ramirez there.
Ramirez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramirez is trying for a kimura here. Storgaard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ramirez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bongo Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Charles.
Drum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charles pinned against the cage. Charles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
Drum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drum shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charles.
Drum dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Drum's side.
Drum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charles pulls Drum in close to prevent any damage.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drum really is a fat lump.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Drum wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drum tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Charles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Charles tries to counter it with a takedown but Drum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drum shoots in but no luck this time.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
Charles lands a high kick!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles looks for a takedown but Drum sprawls well.
Drum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles digs a good body shot into Drum's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum fails to land the takedown.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drum defends it well.
Charles lands with a shot to the body.
Charles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charles works Drum's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to slow Drum down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charles.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Drum feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Charles tenderised Drum's leg. Drum is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles scores with a punch to the head.
Drum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drum's sensitive parts.
Drum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Charles lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a high kick!
Charles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drum shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles digs a good body shot into Drum's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Drum with that takedown attempt.
Charles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Charles closes the distance and pushes Drum back into the cage.
Charles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drum.
Charles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drum uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drum wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Drum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drum looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drum controls the pace.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles keeping full guard, as Drum tries to pass.
Charles looking to control.
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Drum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drum stuffs the takedown attempt from Charles. Charles gets slowly back to his feet.
Drum attempts a counter takedown but Charles avoids it well and moves away.
Charles lands a leg kick that knocks Drum off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
Drum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Drum ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Charles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drum has a takedown stuffed.
Bongo Drum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drum. That did some damage!
Charles lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Charles!
Mike Charles took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Guzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadaris Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadaris Son has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Anton Guzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nadaris Son!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzan misses with a hook. Son ducked under it nicely.
Son slips under a jab from Guzan.
Despite the aggression on Son's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Son defending well as Guzan loads up on a big left hand.
Guzan throws a right hand that misses
and Son cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guzan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Son counters with a stiff right hand.
Guzan is rocked!
Guzan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son throws out a counter right but Guzan avoids it with no problem.
Guzan misses with a lunging right hand
and Son scores with a counter punch that sends Guzan to the canvas! Son smells blood - he's punishing Guzan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Guzan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nadaris Son!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomy Faspred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolov comes to the cage accompanied by Enemy Mindz - Emcee Of The Year. The key to victory for Nikolay Nikolov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Nikolov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomy Faspred!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Nikolov.
Nikolov lands a nice hook to Faspred's body. Faspred takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolov. Faspred does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faspred's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nikolov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faspred scrambles back to his feet.
Faspred dives in for a single leg takedown but Nikolov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faspred throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikolov's waist but Nikolov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faspred off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Faspred has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Faspred tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolov swivels and escapes.
Nikolov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nikolay Nikolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Faspred.
Faspred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolov as he avoids it easily.
Nikolov connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolov looks to throw the jab but Faspred is out of range.
Nikolov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolov. That snapped Faspred's head back.
Nikolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faspred. Faspred circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faspred walks straight into a right hand from Nikolov - that's dropped him! Nikolov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Faspred from any more punishment! Faspred 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 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Nikolov!
Nikolay Nikolov is the new welterweight champion!
Nikolay Nikolov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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