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WeInSyd 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Westbrook (ranked 2810 p4p, 310 weight class) and Shaggy Shank (ranked 4668 p4p, 474 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Russell Westbrook has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Russell Westbrook seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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194 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaggy Shank!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Shank tries to get set, Westbrook tries to push him back and clinch up but Shank manages to avoid the attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westbrook checks a leg kick.
Shank just misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shank.
Shank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westbrook looks to land a right hand but Shank moved out of range.
Shank lands a slapping body shot.
Shank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it.
Westbrook jabs Shank right on the nose. Shank blinks but takes it well.
Westbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaggy Shank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shank lands an overhand right.
Westbrook clinches up with Shank and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook swings wildly with an uppercut but Shank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shank or not.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shank missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook has a couple of punches blocked by Shank.
Shank wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Shank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Westbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank working hard to break the clinch.
Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shank scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westbrook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Shank.
Westbrook drives through and clinches with Shank against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body.
Shank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shank is leaning against Westbrook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shank blocks a body shot from Westbrook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Westbrook tries to throw a body punch but Shank avoids it by throwing Westbrook back against the cage.
Shank misses with an elbow over the top.
Shank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shank swings wildly with an uppercut but Westbrook uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a body shot.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards.
Westbrook presses Shank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shank keeps the fight on the outside.
Shank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Shank circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook doesn't manage to clinch there - Shank circles away.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shank swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Shank is just out of range.
It seemed like Shank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body. Shank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Westbrook clinches.
Shank is trying to break free.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank.
Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Shank blocking some punches.
Shank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westbrook misses with the head strike.
Westbrook prevents Shank from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westbrook.
Westbrook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westbrook.
Westbrook lands with a straight right. Shank didn't see that one coming.
Westbrook keeps the fight on the outside.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Shank is just out of range.
Westbrook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shank. Shank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Westbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Westbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shank misses with a wild body shot.
Shank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Westbrook.
Shank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westbrook lands an overhand right.
Shank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Westbrook rushes Shank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away.
Shank pushes off an throws an elbow but Westbrook leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank.
Westbrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Westbrook on the inside.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westbrook lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Shank scores with a hook to the body.
Shank taking a breather.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shank wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shank lands a shoulder strike.
Shank misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Westbrook.
Shank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands a left hand.
Shank prevents a body shot from Westbrook.
Russell Westbrook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Westbrook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shank's efforts to push away.
Shank breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Shank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Shank keeps the fight on the outside.
Westbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
Shank smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook jabs Shank to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Westbrook scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook takes one to the chin there.
Westbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shank is looking for the big counter here.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shank tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westbrook scores with a nice head shot.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
Westbrook walks into a straight right hand from Shank.
Shank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Shaggy Shank has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shank, as that shot connected.
Shank works over Westbrook's head and body with a nice combination.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Shank's head but Shank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Westbrook is out of range and Shank settles back down.
Shaggy Shank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westbrook throws the left hand but Shank avoids the punch easily.
Shank tries to keep at a distance but Westbrook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westbrook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shank or not.
Westbrook lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westbrook.
A short left from Westbrook.
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!
Shank lands an uppercut.
Westbrook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook has Shank pressed against the cage, preventing Shank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shank manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Westbrook misses.
Shank swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shank can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shank throws out a counter right but Westbrook avoids it with no problem.
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches.
Westbrook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
Westbrook working aggressively here.
Westbrook throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westbrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westbrook cracks Shank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shank scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Westbrook. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Westbrook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaggy Shank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Westbrook wants to clinch up but Shank keeps it at a distance.
Shank misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Shank does no damage.
Westbrook gets a clinch.
Shank is trying to break free.
Westbrook prevents Shank from breaking the clinch.
Shank lands a right hand.
Shank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westbrook lands with a short shot to the head.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shank is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
Shank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank.
Shank lands a nice uppercut.
Westbrook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westbrook is working Shank over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shank backwards.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shank is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shank.
Still in the clinch, Westbrook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shank is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?
Shank blocks an uppercut.
Shank seems to have recovered his senses.
Shank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westbrook backwards.
Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook throws a hook but Shank avoids it easily.
Shank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch but Shank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaggy Shank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shank jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westbrook throws a good cross that connects.
Shank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Shank catches Westbrook right on the button with a cross.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Westbrook lands with an overhand left.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Shank.
Shank throws a head punch that misses.
Westbrook misses with a punch to the body.
Westbrook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westbrook struggles to land a body shot inside as Shank controls his hands.
Shank tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.
Westbrook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shank can't break the clinch.
Westbrook scores with a hook to the body.
Shank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westbrook cracks Shank with a nice body shot.
Shank is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shank avoiding damage.
Westbrook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shank backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws a punch but it's blocked by Shank.
Westbrook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westbrook scores with a shot to the side of Shank's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westbrook is leaning against Shank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westbrook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shank.
A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Russell Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westbrook lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Westbrook.
Shank has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook has Shank pressed against the cage, preventing Shank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a punch on the inside.
Shank is trying to break free.
Shank wants to break free but Westbrook has control.
Shank tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.
Shank tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shanks head.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Westbrook fails to land.
Shaggy Shank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Shank as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westbrook, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Westbrook!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bang Olufsen (ranked 4133 p4p, 378 weight class) and Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 2938 p4p, 302 weight class). Olufsen's entrance music is Bang Olufsen. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bang Olufsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Jones Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Olufsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Olufsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olufsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Olufsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Olufsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Olufsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Olufsen advances to mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Olufsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufsen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gracie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Olufsen controlling from the full mount.
Olufsen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olufsen controlling from the full mount.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olufsen lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Olufsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Olufsen wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olufsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Olufsen thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Olufsen there.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Olufsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olufsen trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Olufsen wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Olufsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olufsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Olufsen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Olufsen uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Olufsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Olufsen wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olufsen working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is staying active underneath Olufsen, 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.
Bang Olufsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie punishes Olufsen's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Olufsen.
Olufsen slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olufsen counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olufsen.
Olufsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olufsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olufsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olufsen jabs at Gracie's body.
Olufsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Olufsen manages to break the clinch.
Olufsen scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
so Olufsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufsen passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olufsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olufsen lands strikes from half guard.
Olufsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is not content to let Olufsen control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but Olufsen has passed to side control!
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Olufsen throws a strike aimed at the side of Gracie's head but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Olufsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Olufsen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Olufsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Olufsen isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Olufsen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Olufsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Olufsen with the ground and pound from mount.
Olufsen has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Olufsen avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Bang Olufsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound.
Olufsen with a couple of short strikes.
Olufsen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olufsen seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Olufsen uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufsen seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Olufsen is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olufsen seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Olufsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olufsen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Olufsen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Olufsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Olufsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olufsen throws a head kick that misses.
Olufsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olufsen as he avoids it easily.
Olufsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olufsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Olufsen.
Olufsen avoids the body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Olufsen circles away.
Olufsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Olufsen keeps it at a distance.
Olufsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Olufsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olufsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olufsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olufsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Olufsen controlling Gracie's posture.
Olufsen is trying to control the position here. Gracie has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Olufsen tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Gracie jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Jones Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ragnaar (ranked 1599 p4p, 202 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 1964 p4p, 240 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ragnaar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mustasch - The Wave. The key to victory for Nils Ragnaar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nils Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnaar sprawls well. He's pushed Krnacova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krnacova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnaar is looking to counter the offense by Krnacova and move into the clinch.
Krnacova tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krnacova throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ragnaar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krnacova is in Ragnaar's guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
Ragnaar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnaar, not yet.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krnacova trying to control but Ragnaar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ragnaar is pulling down on Krnacova's head to control his posture.
Ragnaar continues to stall.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnacova 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Ragnaar blocks nicely.
Ragnaar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ragnaar's head.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnaar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet but Krnacova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krnacova 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova stands up over Ragnaar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova throws a strike but Ragnaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Ragnaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnaar tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.
Krnacova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ragnaar has passed into side control.
Krnacova sneaks back into half guard.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krnacova is trying is best to control the position here.
Ragnaar wants to stand up but Krnacova has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ragnaar is working for a kimura but Krnacova is defending it quite comfortably.
Ragnaar wants to take a breather but Krnacova is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krnacova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnaar.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Ragnaar is pushing down on Krnacova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krnacova is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnaar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krnacova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krnacova is trying to maintain the position but Ragnaar is very close to passing his half guard.
Krnacova wants to control but Ragnaar passes into side.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krnacova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnaar working away.
Krnacova tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar decides to stand back up.
Krnacova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Krnacova's leg. Krnacova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krnacova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Krnacova ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnaar drives through and clinches with Krnacova against the cage.
Krnacova takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnaar is pressed up against the cage. Krnacova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ragnaar down to the mat. Ragnaar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nils Ragnaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Ragnaar cracks Krnacova with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krnacova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Krnacova's leg. Krnacova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnaar defends it nicely.
Ragnaar clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Krnacova should have avoided that one.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Krnacova.
Ragnaar connects with a body shot that sends Krnacova's belly button to the back.
Ragnaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnaar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnaar landing knees to the body.
Krnacova jumps guard.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Ragnaar tries to pass.
Krnacova trying to control the position.
Ragnaar passes Krnacova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ragnaar wants to stand but Krnacova has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnaar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krnacova sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krnacova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ragnaar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krnacova landing strikes from the bottom.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnaar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Ragnaar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnaar moves into full mount! Krnacova won't be happy about that!
Krnacova is trying to escape the mount.
Krnacova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnaar misses with a head shot.
Ragnaar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krnacova is looking to escape.
Krnacova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnaar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krnacova is looking to escape.
Krnacova wants to control but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar tries to control but Krnacova wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nils Ragnaar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnaar looking to control but Krnacova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krnacova wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Krnacova right now.
Ragnaar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krnacova has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Krnacova is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ragnaar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Ragnaar manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Krnacova wants to control his opponent's hands but Ragnaar gets his hands free.
Krnacova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnaar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova tries to escape but Ragnaar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ragnaar throwing sloppy strikes.
Ragnaar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ragnaar struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Krnacova tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnaar tries to get the hooks in deep but Krnacova pushed the leg off.
Ragnaar controlling from the back.
Krnacova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnaar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Krnacova.
Ragnaar looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Ragnaar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnaar slips a jab and a cross from Krnacova.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Krnacova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krnacova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnaar is keeping the position for now.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnaar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnaar's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnaar is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
Ragnaar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnaar working a defensive guard here.
Ragnaar wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Ragnaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnaar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Ragnaar striking off his back but it's not causing Krnacova any problems.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova stands and throws Ragnaar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ragnaar manages to get back to half guard.
Ragnaar is trying to maintain the position but Krnacova is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnaar tries to get to full guard but Krnacova has control of the leg.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Ragnaar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krnacova uses his free foot to push down on Ragnaar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar wants to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Ragnaar is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar tries to hold on but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krnacova can't control as he wanted to and Ragnaar manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krnacova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ragnaar defending well though.
Ragnaar wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnaar won't allow Krnacova to pass to mount.
Ragnaar punching from the bottom.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krnacova works over Ragnaar with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova throws a strike but Ragnaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnaar is one step ahead there.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnaar.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ragnaar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Felix Krnacova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Ragnaar tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
A victorious Nils Ragnaar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glady Shinker (ranked 2681 p4p, 374 weight class) and Isaiah Cooley (ranked 2298 p4p, 333 weight class). Glady Shinker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaiah Cooley's chin.
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20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glady Shinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Cooley!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinker tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinker clinches up against the cage.
Cooley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shinker wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooley won't allow it.
Cooley throws a head punch that misses.
Cooley lands with a light punch inside.
Cooley pushes Shinker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shinker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooley.
Cooley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shinker backwards.
Cooley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shinkers head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooley pushes Shinker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooley scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Cooley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Cooley on the inside.
Cooley lands a left hand.
A short left from Cooley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooley breaks the clinch.
Shinker throws a head kick that misses
and Cooley counters with a big left hand that crumples Shinker! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Cooley!
Isaiah Cooley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 2166 p4p, 253 weight class) and Mickey Diaz (ranked 3440 p4p, 366 weight class). Asznee comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coming For You, by The Offspring. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asznee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Asznee manages to move to mount!
Diaz is trying to stand.
Diaz prevents Asznee from taking his back.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Asznee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz bucks Asznee off and manages to get back to his feet!
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asznee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asznee somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz throws a combination. Asznee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mickey Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asznee counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Asznee connects with a couple of short punches.
Asznee trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Asznee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asznee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asznee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Asznee landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet.
Asznee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asznee controls the position from side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz is trying to buck Asznee off.
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Asznee away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Asznee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asznee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asznee stops Diaz from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Asznee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asznee but great work by Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to stand up but Asznee is controlling the position.
Diaz wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Asznee uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
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 Big Asznee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asznee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asznee.
Asznee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Asznee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asznee tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Asznee wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
Asznee has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Asznee controlling the pace for now.
Asznee wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Asznee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Asznee is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Asznee is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Asznee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Asznee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asznee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Diaz.
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
Asznee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Asznee is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Asznee working for the choke.
Asznee working for the choke.
Asznee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Asznee lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asznee is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Asznee is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asznee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Asznee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asznee.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Asznee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asznee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Asznee ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asznee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asznee feinted with a counter takedown.
Asznee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asznee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a right hand that Asznee ducks under and follows up with a left that Asznee also avoids with ease.
Diaz gets caught napping as Asznee dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Asznee won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asznee cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
Asznee trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Asznee in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asznee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz pushes Asznee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asznee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Asznee swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Asznee's guard.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Asznee's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asznee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asznee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Asznee's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Asznee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Asznee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Asznee from controlling successfully.
Asznee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Asznee tries to pass.
Big Asznee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to stand but Asznee is controlling the position.
Asznee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Asznee is controlling him.
Asznee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Asznee isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.
Asznee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Asznee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Asznee.
Asznee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Asznee is having none of it.
Big Asznee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asznee is stalling in the full guard.
Asznee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asznee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Mickey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Diaz.
I think Asznee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Asznee!
After winning the bout, Big Asznee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Besy Jyre (ranked 2222 p4p, 244 weight class) and Hosep Grigorian (ranked 1559 p4p, 189 weight class). Grigorian has chosen Helena- Misfits as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Besy Jyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hosep Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Jyre is looking for a counter combo.
Grigorian scores with the left hand. Jyre knows he should have avoided that one.
Jyre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Jyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grigorian on the side of the head.
Jyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jyre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
Jyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Grigorian counters with a left and a right that stings Jyre.
Jyre is rocked!
Jyre throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Jyre misses with a double jab
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Jyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorian scores with a counter punch that sends Jyre to the canvas! Grigorian smells blood - he's punishing Jyre with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jyre has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hosep Grigorian!
Our winner, Hosep Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Armstrong (ranked 1520 p4p, 181 weight class) and Gennady Golovkin (ranked 1223 p4p, 141 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Armstrong lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection.
Armstrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Golovkin.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Golovkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Golovkin back into the cage.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Golovkin tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Golovkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Golovkin's body. Golovkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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!
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Golovkin breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gennady Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong looks to land a combination. Golovkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Armstrong is looking to wear down Golovkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Golovkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to move into range but Golovkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Armstrong misses with a body punch
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Gennady Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Golovkin circles away.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong lunges at Golovkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Golovkin's hand.
Armstrong takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golovkin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the cage.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a right hand.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Killian Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong prevents Golovkin from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Golovkin up against the cage.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong has Golovkin pressed against the cage, preventing Golovkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Golovkin tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killian Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
A right hand to the body from Golovkin.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
A left hand lands to the body for Armstrong.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Golovkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Golovkin is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golovkin.
Armstrong tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Golovkin improves position.
Nice body punch from Golovkin - that landed with a thud.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong is working Golovkin over against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gennady Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Killian Armstrong.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Golovkin!
Gennady Golovkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 1364 p4p, 162 weight class) and Evan Page (ranked 1353 p4p, 160 weight class). Page has chosen Planning a Prison Break as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Page!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Page defends it nicely.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Page's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Page leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Page on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evan Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page fails to land with a series of punches.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Greene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Page defends it nicely.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Page lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Page lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Page as he connects with a hook.
Page catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Page.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Page - just one landing.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Page lands with a hook. Greene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greene.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Page keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Page saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Page lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Page lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danny Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page is looking to clinch.
Page comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Page has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Page staying out of range there.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene dives in and grabs Page's left leg, looking for a takedown. Page pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a nice looking body shot.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Page sprawls and moves away.
Page lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page feints a jab promting Greene to slip. Page then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greene slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Page scores with a nice right hand.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left and a right from Page both land. Nice combination.
Evan Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Greene. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice shot by Page.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Page defends it nicely.
Page scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Page lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Page.
Page tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greene might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Page cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evan Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Page had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Page sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page scores with a nice strike.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Page.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Greene has his takedown stuffed
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Page won't allow it.
Greene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Page avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Page gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Page counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Page shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Page manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Page keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Page scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Page connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Page stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page drives through and clinches with Greene against the cage.
Page breaks the clinch.
Page throws out a powerful jab.
Page 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.
Greene walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Page sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Page misses with the combination.
Page bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
Greene takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Page is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greene not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page wants to get back to his feet.
Greene missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greene not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greene thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
Page trying to control but Greene postures up.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Page 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Page!
A very excited looking Evan Page rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 1168 p4p, 133 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 771 p4p, 89 weight class). 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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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geanluca Lorenzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Lorenzon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzon throwing a counter right hand but Marcelo manages to avoid it.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Marcelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well. He's pushed Marcelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Marcelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon sizes up Marcelo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Marcelo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lorenzon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lorenzon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lorenzon is pushing Marcelo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lorenzon scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
A short right from Lorenzon on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Lorenzon manages to get underhooks.
Lorenzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown.
Marcelo tries to land a knee to the head but Lorenzon blocks with his arms.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
Marcelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lorenzon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcelo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marcelo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lorenzon avoids the damage to the body.
Lorenzon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Marcelo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcelo looks winded!
Lorenzon lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcelo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
Lorenzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorginho Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Marcelo takes one to the side of the head.
Marcelo misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marcelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcelo has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon with a hook.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lorenzon as he avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Lorenzon has knocked Marcelo down with a huge combo! Lorenzon steps away and waves a wobbly Marcelo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marcelo is rocked!
It looks like Jorginho Marcelo has been cut.
Lorenzon cracks Marcelo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marcelo falls backwards against the cage. Lorenzon follows up with more strikes that drop Marcelo to his knees. Lorenzon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marcelo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geanluca Lorenzon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 477 p4p, 69 weight class) and Ross Warring (ranked 843 p4p, 113 weight class). Butabi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Make That Money. Warring is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleep Now in the Fire. Steve Butabi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Warring!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warring scores with a nice right hand.
Butabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warring tries to avoid it but Butabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warring to the ground. Warring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warring missing with a left hand there. Butabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butabi tries to keep at a distance but Warring has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butabi misses with a hook. Warring ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Warring.
Warring slips a straight right by Butabi.
Warring lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi throws out a loose jab but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butabi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warring looks for the body kick but Butabi saw that one coming.
Butabi shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Butabi misses its intended target.
Butabi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butabi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warring looking for a sweep. Not yet Warring, not yet.
Butabi wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Warring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warring keeping moving, preventing Butabi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warring is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butabi is controlling him.
Butabi is looking to work some ground and pound but Warring has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butabi wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Warring pulls Butabi in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warring is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butabi with a body shot.
Butabi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Warring's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warring managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Butabi.
Butabi working away.
Warring felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Warring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warring is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Butabi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Warring!
Butabi has hold of Warring's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warring manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Butabi raining down shots from the mount!
Warring is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Butabi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Warring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Warring wants to control but Butabi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butabi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Butabi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Warring has worked his arm free - good work by Warring!
Warring managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Butabi.
Butabi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Butabi throws an elbow but Warring slips to the side and avoids it well.
Butabi landing a few strikes.
Butabi tries to score with some ground and pound. Warring controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Warring can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Butabi 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.
Butabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butabi is defended easily by Warring.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warring. Butabi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warring slips under a jab from Butabi.
Butabi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warring defends it nicely.
Butabi loads up on a big right hand but Warring slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warring! But no joy.
Warring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Butabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warring throws a series of strikes that have Butabi backpedaling.
Butabi looks to land a left hand but Warring moved out of range nicely.
Butabi moves out of range as Warring strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring looks to land a left hand but Butabi moved out of range nicely.
Butabi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warring.
Butabi tries for a takedown but Warring circles away easily
and Warring counters with a left and a right that stings Butabi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butabi 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.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Warring is just out of range.
Warring looks to land a left hand but Butabi moved out of range nicely.
Butabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warring throws out the jab.
Warring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Jab from Warring.
Butabi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ross Warring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Warring tries to move into range but Butabi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warring clobbers Butabi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi tries to work over Warring's front leg with a kick but Warring checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warring! But no joy.
Warring doesn't manage to clinch there - Butabi circles away.
Warring blocks a low kick nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Warring enables Butabi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Warring manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butabi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butabi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warring is keeping the position for now.
Warring is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warring holds on and takes a little breather.
Butabi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butabi won't allow Warring to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring wants to stand and escape but Butabi is having none of it.
Warring looking for a sweep. Not yet Warring, not yet.
Butabi wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warring scores with the left hand. Butabi knows he should have avoided that one.
Butabi throws a body punch but Warring moves out of range.
Warring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butabi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warring, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Warring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi tries to land a leg kick but Warring saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Warring catches Butabi right on the button with a cross.
Warring lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warring.
Butabi scores with a body shot.
Butabi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butabi scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warring moves in looking to clinch but Butabi pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Warring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Warring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warring.
Warring takes one to the side of the head.
Warring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warring cracks Butabi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warring! But no joy.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Warring counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Warring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Warring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warring cracks Butabi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butabi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warring misses with a wild body shot.
Warring 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.
Warring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Warring throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butabi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warring lands the left hand.
Butabi misses with a hook. Warring ducked under it nicely.
Butabi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Warring catches Butabi right on the button with a cross.
Warring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warring.
Butabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warring is looking to slow Butabi down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Warring misses the target.
Butabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warring sizes up Butabi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butabi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Warring takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butabi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warring missing with a left hand there. Butabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Warring there.
Warring swinging wildly here.
Butabi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Butabi missing with a left hand there. Warring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warring, as that shot connected.
Warring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Warring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butabi looks to land a right hand but Warring moved out of range.
It seemed like Warring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Butabi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warring counters with a straight right hand.
Butabi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warring but Warring pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Warring coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Warring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butabi throws out the jab.
Butabi throws out a loose jab but Warring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warring swings for the body but Butabi moves out of range.
Butabi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Warring blocks the leg kick.
Warring connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butabi misses with a hook
and Warring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Butabi walks into a left hand.
Warring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butabi doesn't seem bothered though.
Warring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warring throws out a loose jab but Butabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi throws a right and a left that Warring avoids nicely.
Butabi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Butabi misses with a lunging right hand
and Butabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi misses the shot to the body.
Warring looks to land a left hand but Butabi moved out of range nicely.
Warring defending well as Butabi loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Butabi there.
Good work by Warring as he checks the leg kick.
Butabi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butabi keeps the fight on the outside.
Warring moves out of range of the strikes.
Butabi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warring avoids the body shot from Butabi.
Butabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Warring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warring has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Warring!
Ross Warring tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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