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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williamson (ranked 6792 p4p, 628 weight class) and Alexander Henriksen (ranked 5212 p4p, 531 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Henriksen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson fails to land the takedown.
Henriksen with a jab.
It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.
Henriksen cracks Williamson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Henriksen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williamson to stand back up!
Williamson is rocked!
Williamson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriksen counters with a huge right that knocks Williamson out cold! Henriksen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Henriksen!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Henriksen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Lancier (ranked 4619 p4p, 210 weight class) and Quân Lê (ranked 6610 p4p, 275 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tristan Lancier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quân Lê!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Lancier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê digs a right hand into Lancier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancier's gas tank.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Lancier's ribcage. Lancier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanciers head.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê is working Lancier over against the cage.
Lancier is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lancier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancier or not.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancier backwards.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier takes a shot to the head.
Lê prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lancier is breathing heavily.
Lancier blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lancier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lê pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lancier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
Lancier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lê slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lancier persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lê throws a good cross that connects.
Lancier shoots in looking for a takedown. Lê tries to sprawl out of it but Lancier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lê manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lancier dives in for a single leg takedown but Lê sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice jab there from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lê but Lê pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancier under the eye.
Lê scores with a jab. Lancier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lê keeps Lancier at a distance using the push kick.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê cracks Lancier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê lands a jab.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
Lancier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lê is fending him off so far but Lancier persists. Nope, Lê circles away and we're back to standing.
Lê follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancier's sensitive parts.
Lancier looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Lê doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancier moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancier ducks right into an uppercut from Lê.
Lancier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lê defends well and Lancier ends up having to push Lê into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lê comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lê connects with a looping right hand.
Lê slips a straight right by Lancier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Lancier's ribs.
Lê moves into the clinch successfully.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanciers head.
Lê is leaning against Lancier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê works on Lancier's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lê smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancier's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Lê there.
Lê defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancier.
Lê lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancier tries for a takedown but Lê sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê lands a jab to Lancier's midsection.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
It seemed like Lê was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê jabs Lancier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lê digs a good body shot into Lancier's ribs.
Lê lands with a right hand.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancier shoots in but Lê avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Lê.
Lancier takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Lê.
Lancier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê lands a really nice looking cross but Lancier seems unphased.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown but Lê shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê feints and then cracks Lancier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lancier down.
Quân Lê seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancier drives through with a takedown into Lê's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lê is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê postures up.
Lê must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier keeping moving, preventing Lê from controlling successfully.
Lê is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lê trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lê engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lê changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancier tries for a takedown but Lê sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê 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!
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancier, pushing him back against the cage.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancier backwards.
Lancier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lê is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Quân Lê seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancier scrambles back to his feet.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancier's head backwards.
Lancier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lancier's sensitive parts.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Lancier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê keeps Lancier at a distance using the push kick.
Lancier has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lê lands a front kick.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Lancier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lancier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lê lands with an overhand left.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lancier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lê as Lancier shoots in.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
Lê tests Lancier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lê sprawls well. Lê wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lancier gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid body kick from Lê.
Lancier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lancier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancier.
Lancier dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Lancier's head and hops out.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lancier is defended easily by Lê.
Lancier drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê sizes up Lancier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lancier dives in and grabs Lê's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lê pushes down on Lancier's head and hops out.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lê to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê has closed the distance and engaged Lancier in a clinch.
Lancier lands a takedown into guard.
Lê avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancier throws a big right hand that misses.
Tristan Lancier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancier is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Lancier is looking to work some ground and pound but Lê has wrist control.
Lê controlling Lancier's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lê 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Souza (ranked 2724 p4p, 266 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 3220 p4p, 297 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Souza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Websphere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
A punch combination from Websphere misses.
Websphere throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Souza.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
Souza misses with a combination
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Websphere counters with a body kick that stops Souza in his tracks momentarily.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Websphere is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Websphere circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Websphere ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Websphere finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Websphere lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Websphere finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Websphere misses.
Souza throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza throws a strike but Websphere avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Websphere has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
Souza stands up over Websphere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Websphere has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
Websphere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza cracks Websphere with a solid left hand.
Websphere told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Hitters that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza distracts Websphere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Websphere looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Websphere has wrist control.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere lands with a kick to the ribs.
Websphere thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Souza is looking to wear down Websphere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Souza manages to step out the way in time.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands a high kick!
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Websphere connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crunch! Websphere slams his shin into Souza's torso.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Souza throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Websphere - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Websphere. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Websphere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Websphere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza wants to clinch.
Websphere thinks about the counter body kick.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Websphere.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere delivers a nice body kick.
Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Websphere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Websphere lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Websphere lands with a right hand.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a body kick.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Websphere releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Souza.
Websphere keeps Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza throws a lazy head kick
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Websphere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Websphere is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
A jab from Websphere finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Websphere scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Websphere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza tries to land a body kick
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Souza.
Souza misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Websphere to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Websphere jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Souza throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Websphere!
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Websphere throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Websphere throws a counter combo.
Websphere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souza misses with a body punch
and Websphere counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Websphere 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marin Averescu (ranked 3758 p4p, 361 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 906 p4p, 0 weight class). Marin Averescu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marin Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Gavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Averescu takes a step back to recover.
Averescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Averescu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gavin works Averescu's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Averescu.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Averescu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gavin.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Averescu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Averescu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Averescu scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Averescu. Averescu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Averescu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin circles away easily
and Gavin counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gavin.
Averescu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gavin.
Averescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gavin.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
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!
Averescu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Averescu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavin lands a jab to the head.
Gavin lands a high kick!
Gavin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Averescu goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin lands the left hand.
Gavin with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Averescu. Averescu maintains the clinch.
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Averescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averescu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Gavin cracks the inside of Averescu's front leg.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Averescu connects with a body shot.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Averescu has time to react.
Gavin 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.
Gavin scores with a jab.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
Gavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gavin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Gavin there.
Averescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Averescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Averescu blocks an uppercut.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Averescu controls his hands.
Averescu blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Averescu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Averescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Averescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Averescu wants to clinch up but Gavin keeps it at a distance.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Averescu misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Averescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Averescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Averescu moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Averescu moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Averescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Averescu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Averescu instigates a clinch.
Gavin lands a right hand.
Gavin lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gavin.
Averescu throws the kick towards the body but Gavin avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin 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.
Gavin throws a push kick but Averescu slaps the foot to one side.
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averescu.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Averescu.
Gavin jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Gavin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gavin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Averescu wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Averescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gavin is pulling down on Averescu's head to control his posture.
Averescu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gavin trying to control the position here.
Gavin controls Averescu momentarily but Averescu frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Averescu trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. Averescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Averescu tries for a takedown but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu jabs Gavin right on the nose. Gavin blinks but takes it well.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick
and Averescu counters by clinching up.
Gavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Averescu or not.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Marin Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Averescu shoots in but no luck this time.
Averescu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averescu tries to clinch up.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Averescu's hands.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Averescu fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Averescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Averescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Averescu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed Averescu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averescu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin thumps Averescu with a low kick.
Gavin leaves Averescu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gavin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Averescu's calf.
Averescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gavin pushes Averescu away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gavin.
Averescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Gavin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin cracks Averescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gavin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Averescu's head.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Gavin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Averescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin scores with a spinning back kick!
Averescu throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Averescu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gavin circles away.
Gavin throws out a counter right but Averescu avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Gavin fakes the leg kick and cracks Averescu in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavin.
Averescu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Averescu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin lands with a right hand.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Averescu avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Averescu tries to counter by clinching up but Gavin breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Averescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gavin pinned against the cage. Gavin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Averescu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Averescu.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Marin Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Gavin avoids nicely.
Gavin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavin!
Averescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gavin finds it's way round the side to connect with Averescu's head.
Gavin scores with a kick to the body.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gavin 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Untamo Kalervo (ranked 1465 p4p, 205 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 3227 p4p, 393 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Untamo Kalervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalervo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reborn misses with a body shot
and Kalervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kalervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalervo avoids a wild elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses.
Reborn takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reborn is trying to break free.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reborn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalervo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reborn pulls Kalervo into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalervo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reborn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalervo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalervo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kalervo continues to stall.
Reborn seems keen to control Kalervo's posture.
Kalervo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalervo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reborn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two 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.
Kalervo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kalervo preventing the sweep.
Reborn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalervo manages to get himself to full guard.
Reborn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalervo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalervo tries to get out of the position.
Reborn trying to control but Kalervo is working from the bottom.
Kalervo has his feet on Reborn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reborn connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalervo.
Reborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reborn. Kalervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Reborn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo delivers a nice body kick.
Reborn misses with a body shot.
Kalervo clinches up with Reborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalervo trying to land knees to the body.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Kalervo won't allow it.
Reborn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kalervo can't fight it off and eventually Reborn manages to take the fight to the floor. Kalervo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reborn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalervo keeping moving, preventing Reborn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalervo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kalervo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kalervo trying to keep a closed guard but Reborn is proving a slippery customer.
Reborn wants to control from the top but Kalervo keeps moving.
Kalervo wants to sweep here but Reborn controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Untamo Kalervo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Kalervo.
Reborn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalervo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalervo is looking to slow Reborn down with leg kicks.
Kalervo lands with a cross.
Reborn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reborn moves forwards but Kalervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reborn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalervo.
Reborn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
A little feinted left hand from Kalervo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reborn is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
Reborn misses with a leg kick.
Untamo Kalervo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Reborn tenderised Kalervo's leg. Kalervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reborn moves in looking to clinch but Kalervo pushes him off.
Kalervo is looking to slow Reborn down with leg kicks.
Kalervo scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Reborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalervo is out of range and Reborn settles back down.
A low kick from Reborn misses
and Kalervo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reborn is just out of range.
Reborn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kalervo.
Reborn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reborn misses the shot to the body.
Kalervo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reborn checks it well.
Reborn is looking to chop away at Kalervo's legs.
Kalervo misses with a looping right.
Reborn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reborn tries to keep at a distance but Kalervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Kalervo.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reborn misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reborn can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kalervo lands a left hand.
Kalervo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalervo tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Reborn lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses.
Reborn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Untamo Kalervo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Kalervo.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Kalervo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kalervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reborn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalervo's brow.
Kalervo lands a body punch.
Reborn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Kalervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reborn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reborn takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kalervo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reborn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kalervo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reborn can turn it around.
Untamo Kalervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheDragon Reborn.
Reborn misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo prevents the takedown attempt.
Reborn is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Reborn wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalervo won't allow it.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Kalervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalervo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn is trying to push Kalervo away but Kalervo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Kalervo - that landed with a thud.
Reborn blocks the elbow strike.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
Kalervo lands a knee to the body.
Kalervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside that Reborn shrugs off.
Kalervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reborn's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalervo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reborn.
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow.
Reborn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Untamo Kalervo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kalervo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kalervo misses with a body shot.
Reborn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reborn tries to clinch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reborn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reborn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reborn.
Kalervo checks the leg kick.
Kalervo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn throws a leg kick but Kalervo moved away.
Kalervo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reborn scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo thuds his shin into the meat of Reborn's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalervo defending well as Reborn loads up on a big left hand.
Kalervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reborn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reborn.
Kalervo throws a sloppy head kick
and Reborn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalervo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Kalervo's head coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reborn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kalervo cracks Reborn with a good jab.
Kalervo throws a big shot that misses.
Kalervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reborn manages to avoid it.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kalervo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reborn scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kalervo. That's going to slow Reborn down.
Kalervo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reborn at a distance.
Reborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalervo moves into the clinch.
Reborn tries to circle away but Kalervo has him pinned against the cage.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kalervo on the inside.
Kalervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kalervo blocks an elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo lands an elbow just above Reborn 's eye.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalervo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kalervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalervo gets through Reborn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Nice body punch from Kalervo.
A body shot lands from Kalervo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kalervo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo is working Reborn over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo presses Reborn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Kalervo lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn takes a shot to the head.
Kalervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalervo scores with a hook to the body. Reborn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalervo scores with a leg kick.
Kalervo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reborn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reborn moves in looking to clinch but Kalervo pushes him off.
Reborn takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reborn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reborn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reborn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Kalervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Reborn misses
and Kalervo counters with a body kick that stops Reborn in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalervo, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Untamo Kalervo!
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Maia (ranked 2598 p4p, 300 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 2304 p4p, 272 weight class). Bedlaminov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Call to Arms. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses the body punch
and Bedlaminov counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mickey Maia has been cut.
A low kick from Maia is predictable there
and Bedlaminov counters by moving into the clinch.
Bedlaminov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bedlaminov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
A shot in the inside from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maia backwards.
Bedlaminov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bedlaminov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuri Bedlaminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Maia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bedlaminov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bedlaminov stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov jabs Maia right on the nose. Maia blinks but takes it well.
Bedlaminov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a nice leg kick.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bedlaminov manages to avoid it.
Bedlaminov missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Bedlaminov misses its intended target.
Maia missing with a left hand there. Bedlaminov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maia lands a nice hook to Bedlaminov's body. Bedlaminov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bedlaminov thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mickey Maia's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Maia's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Maia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedlaminov.
As Bedlaminov looks to move away, Maia throws a big counter combo but Bedlaminov just gets out of the way.
Bedlaminov clobbers Maia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab.
Bedlaminov cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bedlaminov misses with a looping left.
Bedlaminov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maia misses with a hook to the body
and Bedlaminov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bedlaminov scores with a hook.
Mickey Maia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice cross by Bedlaminov.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Bedlaminov flicks out a counter leg kick but Maia steps away.
Bedlaminov looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Bedlaminov steps in with a hook that catches Maia right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bedlaminov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maia looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Our winner, Yuri Bedlaminov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Mickey Maia spoke after the fight, saying 'Shut up you bum'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 996 p4p, 28 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 7583 p4p, 203 weight class). Dynamite is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLACK DYNAMITE THEME . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith gets through Dynamite's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dynamite prevents a body shot from Smith.
Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dynamite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Dynamite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dynamite moves out of range easily.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Dynamite.
Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dynamite manages to circle out of the way.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dynamite sprawling to the canvas! Dynamite rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Dynamite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range.
Smith cracks Dynamite with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dynamite to stand back up!
Dynamite is rocked!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a push kick but Dynamite slaps the foot to one side.
Dynamite seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamite.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Dynamite counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
A big right from Dynamite misses.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab. Dynamite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dynamite checks a low kick from Smith.
Dynamite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dynamite takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dynamite looks winded!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dynamite.
Smith throws a right and a left that Dynamite avoids nicely.
Dynamite blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith drops Dynamite with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dynamite looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
OH! Dynamite has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Smith smells blood and charges in for the finish! Smith unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dynamite sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Smith!
John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 1513 p4p, 175 weight class) and Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 4812 p4p, 504 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olajide Ban Gbus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban Gbus connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Ban Gbus throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ban Gbus! But no joy.
Singh slips a jab from Ban Gbus.
Singh slips under a jab.
Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ban Gbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Ban Gbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ban Gbus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ban Gbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh moves away from the strike by Ban Gbus.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh digs a good hook to Ban Gbus's body.
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
Singh moves out of range as Ban Gbus strikes.
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ban Gbus ducks right into an uppercut from Singh.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Ban Gbus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singh throws a series of strikes that have Ban Gbus backpedaling.
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Singh. Beautiful body shot.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Ban Gbus counters with a nice body shot.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it.
Singh lands with an uppercut that bounces Ban Gbus off the cage and back into range.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh takes a swing at Ban Gbus's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Ban Gbus.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Ban Gbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh is looking to wear down Ban Gbus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ban Gbus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ban Gbus in his tracks.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ban Gbus in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Ban Gbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ban Gbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ban Gbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ban Gbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Ban Gbus thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a body punch
and Ban Gbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Singh avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ban Gbus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the body
and Singh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ban Gbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Ban Gbus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Singh to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ban Gbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Ban Gbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ban Gbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Ban Gbus lands a nice shot that snaps Singh's head back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ban Gbus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Singh has got the better of the exchanges.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Ban Gbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a nice hook to Ban Gbus's body. Ban Gbus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ban Gbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh lands a jab to Ban Gbus's midsection.
Ban Gbus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Singh moves away from the strike by Ban Gbus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh swings for the body but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Ban Gbus throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Ban Gbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuvraj Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh works Ban Gbus's body with a nice hook.
Ban Gbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Singh jabs at Ban Gbus's body.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ban Gbus! But no joy.
Singh lands a nice looking body shot.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ban Gbus is breathing heavily.
Singh cracks Ban Gbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh punishes Ban Gbus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
A quick step to the side and Singh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh connects with a jab.
Singh slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh cracks Ban Gbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Ban Gbus's shoulder, as Ban Gbus tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Ban Gbus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ban Gbus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Ban Gbus throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Ban Gbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ban Gbus is just out of range.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ban Gbus can do to turn this around?
Singh throws a hook but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ban Gbus looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Ban Gbus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ban Gbus ducks right into an uppercut from Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ban Gbus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Singh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ban Gbus is just out of range.
Singh lands a head shot.
Singh sizes up Ban Gbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Ban Gbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.
Singh cracks Ban Gbus with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Singh digs a good body shot into Ban Gbus's ribs.
Ban Gbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands with a nice body punch.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ban Gbus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ban Gbus is just out of range.
Ban Gbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Ban Gbus avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
A little jabbing left from Ban Gbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh stuns Ban Gbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh tests Ban Gbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuvraj Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Ban Gbus.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
and Ban Gbus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ban Gbus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Singh lands an overhand right.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ban Gbus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh throws a body punch but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ban Gbus.
Singh throws a body punch but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ban Gbus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus needs to keep his hands up - Singh had a free shot at his head there.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Ban Gbus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh misses with a body shot.
Ban Gbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuvraj Singh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 987 p4p, 103 weight class) and Sesto D Ippolito (ranked 1826 p4p, 186 weight class). D Ippolito is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Squeeze- Cool for Cats. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sesto D Ippolito!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from D Ippolito.
Good standup being displayed there by D Ippolito as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Ippolito feints and as Kuznetsov raises his hands in defense, D Ippolito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
D Ippolito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. D Ippolito has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
D Ippolito jumps into guard, dragging Kuznetsov to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Ippolito is working an open guard so Kuznetsov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
D Ippolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
D Ippolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
D Ippolito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
D Ippolito with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Ippolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Ippolito shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov tries to sprawl out of it but D Ippolito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Ippolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. D Ippolito ducked under it nicely.
D Ippolito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
D Ippolito misses the jab.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
D Ippolito swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on D Ippolito's shoulder, as D Ippolito tries to avoid the shot.
D Ippolito looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
D Ippolito tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sesto D Ippolito.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but D Ippolito moved out of range nicely.
D Ippolito tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Ippolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but D Ippolito ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at D Ippolito's ribcage but misses.
D Ippolito misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
D Ippolito ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
D Ippolito is rocked!
Kuznetsov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops D Ippolito to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! D Ippolito looks to clinch but Kuznetsov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! D Ippolito taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sesto D Ippolito spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 705 p4p, 70 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 2194 p4p, 224 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetts - Artillery. Bottura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face The Pain. Caio Bottura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Bottura gets control of Bishop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Bottura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bottura is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bishop's guard.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bottura won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bottura 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.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has Bottura pulled in close to control his posture.
Bottura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bottura passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Our spies down at at LOD: House of Gladiators inform us that Bottura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bottura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop looking to stall.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it.
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bishop uses from the top position.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caio Bottura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop stalling.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Bottura with the active half guard here but Bishop passes nicely into side control.
Bottura manages to get back to half guard.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Bottura defends it.
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Bishop prevents Bottura from improving his position.
Bottura trying to control here.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Bottura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bottura is holding on for now.
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bishop connects with the punch.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Bishop darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura pulls guard successfully.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Bishop 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.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Bishop to get to half guard.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bottura gets full guard.
Bottura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bishop rolls with it to try and escape but Bottura cranks on the arm and Bishop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jackson Bishop had this to say: 'All my losses so far have helped shape me into being a better fighter, this one will be no different. Congrats to my opponent'.
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