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EFC Turnbull vs Zexi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1084 p4p, 145 weight class) and Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 1454 p4p, 193 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Baccalieri was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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191 lbs
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196 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class 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
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Oeste shoots in and drives through. Baccalieri sprawls well.
Baccalieri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baccalieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Oeste.
Del Oeste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Baccalieri does it's job there.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Del Oeste slips the punch.
Baccalieri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Del Oeste is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Oeste.
A big right from Baccalieri misses.
Del Oeste misses with a body punch
and Baccalieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Oeste closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Oeste lands in his opponent's guard.
Del Oeste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Oeste throwing strikes but missing.
Baccalieri is pulling down on Del Oeste's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Oeste, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Baccalieri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Baccalieri keeps moving.
Del Oeste advances to half guard.
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Del Oeste throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baccalieri is refusing to be controlled, as Del Oeste sits in half guard.
Del Oeste stops Baccalieri from getting back to his feet.
Baccalieri controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Del Oeste is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste prevents Baccalieri from improving his position.
Del Oeste lands with a punch from half guard.
Baccalieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Oeste is working away from the top position though.
Del Oeste is trying to control. Baccalieri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Baccalieri still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Baccalieri has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Del Oeste is looking to regain half guard here but Baccalieri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri is looking to take a break and control but Del Oeste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baccalieri decides to stand back up. Baccalieri steps back and let's Del Oeste get back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Del Oeste blocks it.
Baccalieri cracks Del Oeste with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a wild body shot.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Del Oeste's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Oeste will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baccalieri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste tries for a takedown but Baccalieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baccalieri lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baccalieri dominated that round.
That's time! Del Oeste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baccalieri sizes up Del Oeste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Baccalieri finds it's target.
Del Oeste slips a straight right by Baccalieri.
Del Oeste gets a double leg takedown into Baccalieri's guard.
We've been hearing that Del Oeste has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baccalieri wants to get back to his feet but Del Oeste is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Oeste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baccalieri wants to stand and escape but Del Oeste is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri looking to control.
Del Oeste drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baccalieri dives on top into guard.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baccalieri is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baccalieri wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Del Oeste working a defensive guard here.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baccalieri stands up from Del Oeste's guard - Baccalieri perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Oeste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baccalieri leaves Del Oeste with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Oeste throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Del Oeste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baccalieri is out of range.
Del Oeste throws a combination that misses
enabling Baccalieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Del Oeste lands.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a takedown but Baccalieri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Del Oeste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Oeste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Oeste is rocked!
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baccalieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Oeste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste shoots in but Baccalieri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Oeste goes for a double leg but Baccalieri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baccalieri continues to drive forward.
Del Oeste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baccalieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Oeste.
Baccalieri misses with a left hand
and Del Oeste counters with a shoot takedown. Baccalieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Del Oeste looking to sit in guard and control but Baccalieri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Baccalieri defends it easily.
Baccalieri controlling from the top position.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baccalieri defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baccalieri is aware though and is defending well.
Del Oeste being controlled here, momentarily.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Baccalieri defends it easily.
Baccalieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Baccalieri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Del Oeste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baccalieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Del Oeste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Baccalieri.
Del Oeste changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Del Oeste lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Oeste misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Del Oeste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baccalieri lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Del Oeste.
A counter left hand to the body from Del Oeste misses its target.
Baccalieri gets caught flat footed, as Del Oeste shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Oeste seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baccalieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Oeste strikes from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Baccalieri pushes his legs off easily.
Baccalieri passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Oeste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Oeste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baccalieri defends well.
Del Oeste has his foot on Baccalieri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baccalieri works his way back into a safe position though.
Baccalieri postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baccalieri wants to get up but he can't break Del Oeste's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baccalieri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baccalieri is stalling in the full guard.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baccalieri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baccalieri is looking to stand up but Del Oeste won't let him.
Bobby Baccalieri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a good cross that connects.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baccalieri throws a jab when Del Oeste was well out of range.
Del Oeste staying out of range there.
Del Oeste has his takedown stuffed
and Baccalieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Baccalieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Oeste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baccalieri throws a looping overhand right but Del Oeste ducks down to avoid it.
Del Oeste shoots for a double leg takedown but Baccalieri sprawls well. He's pushed Del Oeste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baccalieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Oeste is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri connects with a crisp jab.
Del Oeste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baccalieri throws out the jab.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Del Oeste lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Oeste is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baccalieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baccalieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Del Oeste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands the left hand.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Oeste swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Del Oeste misses the body punch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand.
Del Oeste shoots for a takedown but Baccalieri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baccalieri lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baccalieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baccalieri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baccalieri!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Baccalieri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryan Del Oeste spoke after the fight, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 1336 p4p, 155 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 713 p4p, 91 weight class). Strong has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Titan Reign has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Titan Reign seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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235 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.
Reign has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reign there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a right hand that Reign ducks under and follows up with a left that Reign also avoids with ease.
Reign gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Reign pushes him off.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reign misses with a body shot
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong blocks a head kick by Reign.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong is working for takedown but Reign is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reign gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Reign manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign wants to get back to full guard.
Reign regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reign's head.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Reign looking to control.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reign has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reign working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reign is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong distracts Reign with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reign is rocked!
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!
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strong defends well.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.
Reign has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reign's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Reign seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reign after a bit of a struggle.
Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reign pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reign is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reign counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reign lands a high kick!
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reign lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
Strong tries to keep at a distance but Reign has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reign gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong tries for a takedown but Reign manages to get underhooks.
Strong can't get the takedown.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Strong is breathing heavily.
A short right from Reign.
A short right from Reign.
A right hook to the body lands for Reign.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strong has Reign pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reign manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong wants a takedown.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.
Reign lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reign pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reign is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reign drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reign jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Strong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reign is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Reign circles away and we're back to standing.
Reign is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reign thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strong if he has to take too many more of those.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Reign closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Reign getting side control.
Strong is trying to get back to full guard.
Reign is pressing down on Strong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strong is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign is looking for a kimura here.
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Reign wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well.
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Reign is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reign keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Reign has control of the leg.
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reign 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!
Titan Reign was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 689 p4p, 97 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 486 p4p, 70 weight class). Army comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dick Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
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39
200 lbs
47 - 25 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Army sprawls well initially but Cane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Army kicks Cane off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Army darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Army walks into a left hand.
Darnell Cane 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!
Army misses with a body punch
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Army takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Cane lands a right hook to the body.
Cane misses with a straight right.
Army throws a fast counter high kick but Cane manages to duck under it in time.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane misses with an uppercut
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Army circles away.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
Cane tries to clinch up
and Army counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army throws a big counter head kick but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Cane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Cane.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Army counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Army throws a good cross that connects.
Army lands a nice looking body kick.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Army throws a body kick that misses.
Army throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Army 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.
Cane fails with the takedown
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Cane had a free shot at his head there.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
And Army responds with a good body kick, but Cane manages to step out the way in time.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Army misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a big head kick but Cane shrugs it off.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army doesn't seem bothered though.
Army moves away from the strike by Cane.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Cane lands a right hook to the body.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army scores with a push kick.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into Army's guard.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Army has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Army swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Army's brow.
Army trying to control the position here.
Cane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Army is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cane, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Army wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Army will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Cane misses.
Dick Army seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Army counters with a nice body shot.
Cane avoids the body shot from Army.
Army slips under a jab from Cane.
Army throws a big counter head kick but Cane avoids it with no problem.
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into Army's guard.
Army is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cane dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Cane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Army is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cane drops an elbow to the side of Army's head.
Army is looking to control Cane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Army avoid being mounted?
Cane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Darnell Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Army defending well though.
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane throwing shots but Army is blocking nicely.
Cane 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.
Army moves into full guard.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Army working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Army utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Army trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Army has wrist control.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Army manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cane has Army in his guard.
Cane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Army is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Army gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Army wants to get up but he can't break Cane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Army controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cane has control of Army's left arm, preventing Army from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cane wants to sweep but no luck.
Cane controlling Army's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane blocks a low kick nicely.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Army counters with a nice body shot.
Army missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Army is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cane with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane gets the takedown into side control.
Army sneaks out the side door and pushes Cane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cane connects with a right hand. Army shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Army takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
Army throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane throws a sloppy body shot
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Cane throws a hook but Army blocks it.
Army follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane slips under a jab.
Army moves away from the strike by Cane.
Army replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cane blocks it well.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a straight right hand.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Army bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cane misses the jab.
Army now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cane wants to clinch
and Army counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Army blocks a jab.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cane misses.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Army.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Cane avoids it.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Cane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromArmy.
Cane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cane throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Cane is predictable there
and Army counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Army counters with a good, hard body kick but Cane shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Army ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Army makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Army on the side of the head.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Army avoids it well and moves away.
Cane swinging wildly here.
Cane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Army swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Army keeps the fight on the outside.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Army at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Army's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cane under the eye.
Cane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Army takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Army misses.
Cane blocks a head kick by Army.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Army.
I think Army 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Army!
Dick Army thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nosyaj Rram (ranked 293 p4p, 39 weight class) and Jacob Hardy (ranked 890 p4p, 101 weight class). Rram comes to the cage accompanied by Grace - You Don't Own Me ft. G-Eazy. Hardy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Till I Collapse - Eminem. Nosyaj Rram has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
33 - 18 - 2 |
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy cracks Rram with a good jab.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rram misses with the combination.
Rram misses with a kick to the body.
Rram connects with an inside leg kick.
Rram works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Hardy stuns Rram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Rram seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rram throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely.
Hardy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rram is looking to chop away at Hardy's legs.
A good leg kick by Rram.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram scores with a nice strike.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardy throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Rram misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Rram misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rram is having none of it.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Rram checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a kick to the temple. Rram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice combination there by Rram.
Rram lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rram checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rram lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Rram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Rram had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rram.
Hardy tries to move into range but Rram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
letting Rram counter with a right hand.
Rram walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Hardy moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Rram jumps back.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rram motions for Hardy to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy tries to clinch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Rram counters with an outside leg kick.
Rram throws a body kick that misses.
Rram throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Rram motions for Hardy to come forward. Rram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
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 Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Rram blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rram gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rram breaks from the clinch.
Rram scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rram is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A low kick from Rram is predictable there
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram 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.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rram's sensitive parts.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rram tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a low kick, right behind Hardy 's knee.
Rram throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rram lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rram.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rram has time to react.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy checks a low kick from Rram.
Rram looks to land a combination. Hardy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Rram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rram blocks the low kick.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rram.
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Rram misses.
Rram tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardy cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rram. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Rram 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.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Rram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Rram takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Rram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Rram throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Nice cross by Rram.
Nice uppercut lands for Rram. That snapped Hardy's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Rram throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Rram is rocked!
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Rram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Rram throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Rram's body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rram throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Rram blocks the body kick.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rram looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Rram throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rram works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy thuds his shin into the meat of Rram's side.
Hardy jabs at Rram's body.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Rram shrugs it off though.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rram keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Rram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hardy.
I think Rram 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram gave a mention to Knockaround Guys Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 802 p4p, 113 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1234 p4p, 167 weight class). Shifter comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . The crowd seem to be enjoying Revazshvili's choice of entrance music: Georgia National Anthem. Andy Shifter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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212 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revazshvili lands a really nice looking cross but Shifter seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Revazshvili is defended easily by Shifter.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Revazshvili as he avoids it easily.
Revazshvili feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Revazshvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shifter but Shifter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Revazshvili.
Revazshvili lands with a cross.
Revazshvili shoots in looking for a takedown. Shifter tries to sprawl out of it but Revazshvili keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shifter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Revazshvili drops Shifter with a beautiful combination! Shifter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Revazshvili is looking for the KO!
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter attempts a counter takedown but Revazshvili avoids it well and moves away.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Revazshvili.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Revazshvili, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Revazshvili against the cage but Revazshvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter shoots in and bounces Revazshvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Revazshvili is keeping the position for now.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is keeping the position.
Revazshvili lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Revazshvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Revazshvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Revazshvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Revazshvili passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Revazshvili pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is pressing down on Revazshvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Revazshvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Revazshvili working some strikes from top position.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revazshvili defends well.
Revazshvili scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Revazshvili is aware though and is defending well.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Revazshvili stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Revazshvili pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Revazshvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Revazshvili defends easily.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shifter has momentary wrist control but Revazshvili slips an elbow through the middle.
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Revazshvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Revazshvili slaps away a takedown attempt from Shifter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili misses with a body shot.
Shifter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Revazshvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shifter is rocked!
Levan Revazshvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shifter is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Revazshvili doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shifter crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shifter's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 744 p4p, 40 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 369 p4p, 22 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker misses with a left hand
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunker, as that shot connected.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Bunker keeps it at a distance.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Bunker avoids it.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Matonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Bunker.
Matonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Matonen is pressed up against the cage. Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matonen down to the mat. Matonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Matonen.
Bunker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker throws a leg kick that misses.
Matonen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Matonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bunker dips to his left and cracks Matonen with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Matonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matonen loads up on a big right hand but Bunker slips the punch.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Bunker.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Bunker saw that one coming.
Bunker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunker showed some decent athleticism there.
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunker.
Matonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bunker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matonen trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Bunker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bunker ducks right into an uppercut from Matonen.
Matonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunker. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bunker to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker shoots in and drives through. Matonen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunker scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunker with a hook.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Bunker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matonen tries a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Matonen jabs Bunker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bunker backs away, Matonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Bunker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bunker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Matonen backing away here, and Bunker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker throws a head kick that Matonen semi-blocks.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker lands a body shot.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen is looking to clinch but Bunker is avoiding it.
Bunker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Matonen.
Bunker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen cracks Bunker with a good jab.
Bunker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunker lands a jab to Matonen's midsection.
Matonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bunker or perhaps it was just good defense by Matonen, which made it look bad.
Matonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Bunker moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen tries to sprawl but Bunker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matonen wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Matonen manages to get to full guard.
Bunker distracts Matonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bunker trying to control from the bottom.
Bunker keeping hold of Matonen's head, controlling as best he can.
Matonen trying to control the pace.
Bunker tries to get to full guard but Matonen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Bunker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matonen slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bunker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker.
Bunker blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen misses with a straight right.
Matonen tries to clinch but Bunker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matonen.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Matonen circles away easily
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bunker cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matonen throws a leg kick
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matonen tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matonen to the ground. Matonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usko Matonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Matonen misses.
Matonen throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matonen throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Matonen.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunker thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that half lands.
A combination from Matonen does no damage.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matonen misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Matonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bunker scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matonen thows a leg kick but Bunker checks it
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunker's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matonen misses the target.
Bunker punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Bunker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Bunker punishes Matonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunker. That did some damage!
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker.
I've got Bunker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Bunker!
A relieved looking Tony Bunker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 527 p4p, 76 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 339 p4p, 47 weight class). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment lV.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment lV lands with a shot to the body.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV throws a series of strikes that have DeSilva backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a big head kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
Experiment lV is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
DeSilva clinches.
Experiment lV tries to break free but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment lV cracks DeSilva with a nice body shot.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from DeSilva misses.
Experiment lV tries to keep at a distance but DeSilva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV manages to pull guard.
DeSilva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment lV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Experiment lV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
DeSilva is pushing down on Experiment lV's leg trying to pass to half guard. Experiment lV is fighting to maintain full guard but DeSilva has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeSilva is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
DeSilva is thwarting Experiment lV's attempts to control the position.
DeSilva is trying to control. Experiment lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DeSilva scoring with strikes but Experiment lV is staying in there.
DeSilva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Experiment lV has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva working Experiment lV over with strikes here.
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSilva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Experiment lV sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
DeSilva drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Ground and pound from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Experiment lV is working away.
Experiment lV is controlling DeSilva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Experiment lV taking some punishment here, with DeSilva in his half guard.
DeSilva slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Experiment lV moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
DeSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment lV smiles and moves away.
Experiment lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment lV looks for the body kick but DeSilva saw that one coming.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva scores with a takedown into Experiment lV's guard.
DeSilva content to stall in guard here.
Experiment lV is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
DeSilva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Experiment lV is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
Experiment lV keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
DeSilva pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Experiment lV gets full guard.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Our spies down at at Secret Lab inform us that Experiment lV has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Experiment lV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSilva defends well.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Experiment lV is keeping the position.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSilva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
DeSilva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeSilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSilva controlling the action here.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment lV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
DeSilva laying and praying for a moment but Experiment lV takes advantage and regains half guard.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Experiment lV is trying to control but can't.
DeSilva throwing shots but Experiment lV is blocking nicely.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Experiment lV!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeSilva breaks from Experiment lV's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Experiment lV is looking to get to half guard.
DeSilva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Experiment lV.
DeSilva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment lV tries to avoid it but DeSilva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment lV to the ground. Experiment lV escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Experiment lV throws a counter combo.
Experiment lV defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Experiment lV counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Experiment lV sprawls well initially but DeSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeSilva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment lV sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Experiment lV is working away.
Experiment lV trying to control from the bottom.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Experiment lV defends it.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Experiment lV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSilva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Experiment lV to regain full guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Experiment lV is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Experiment lV has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva trying to control but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Experiment lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Experiment lV throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
Experiment lV on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
DeSilva throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a left and a right that stings DeSilva.
Experiment lV lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva misses with a left hand
and Experiment lV counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Experiment lV's guard.
DeSilva throws a big elbow that misses.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Experiment lV has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think DeSilva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Experiment lV has tightened it up now! DeSilva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 105 p4p, 8 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 318 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruenroeng is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Jafar pushes him off.
Ruenroeng 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.
The crowd cheers as Jafar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruenroeng doesn't seem phased though.
Ruenroeng looks to clinch
and Jafar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruenroeng thinking.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruenroeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruenroeng, right into the meat.
Jafar scores with a nice right hand.
Ruenroeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Jafar jumps back.
Jafar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruenroeng stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Ruenroeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Jafar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Jafar backs away, Ruenroeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruenroeng cracks the inside of Jafar's front leg.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Jafar shrugs off.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruenroeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruenroeng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Ruenroeng avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar works on Ruenroeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Jafar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar works on Ruenroeng's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jafar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ruenroeng misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jafar.
Jafar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruenroeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Jafar checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruenroeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar misses with a straight right.
As Jafar tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Jafar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Jafar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jafar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruenroeng - the referee stops the clock and Jafar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruenroeng. Jafar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jafar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jafar. That did some damage!
Jafar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jafar checks it well.
Ruenroeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Jafar.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Jafar takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
As Jafar backs away, Ruenroeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Jafar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Jafar throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Jafar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jafar checks a leg kick.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng looks to land a body kick but Jafar moved away.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Ruenroeng circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng takes one on the button.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jafar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses the jab.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Good work by Jafar as he checks the leg kick.
Jafar scores with a punch to the head.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Jafar down.
Jafar misses with a jab to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jafar's knee momentarily.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jafar lunges at Ruenroeng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruenroeng's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruenroeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jafar.
Jafar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jafar throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Jafar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Ruenroeng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Jafar strikes.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ruenroeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar instigates a clinch.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands with a light punch inside.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar takes a shot to the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
Ruenroeng is working Jafar over against the cage.
Ruenroeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Jafar lands with a left to the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruenroeng.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ruenroeng.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
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!
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jafar.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruenroeng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Jafar avoiding damage as Ruenroeng throws knees to the body.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruenroeng misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar takes one to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. Jafar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jafar tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jafar's corner calls for a 1-2. Jafar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruenroeng catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruenroeng at a distance.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws out a leg kick but Jafar moves out of range and Ruenroeng only half commits.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body kick.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Jafar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruenroeng.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jafar throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jafar tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruenroeng tried to counter with a leg kick but Jafar avoided it.
Jafar connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Jafar avoids it.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ruenroeng catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng motions for Jafar to come forward. Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruenroeng. Ruenroeng obviously looking to wear him down.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Jafar jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Jafar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jafar lands a head shot.
Ruenroeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Jafar checks a leg kick.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Jafar's knee but Jafar avoids it well.
Jafar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Jafar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Jafar's ribs.
Ruenroeng lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Ruenroeng as he connects with a hook.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jafar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jafar throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Jafar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jafar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jafar.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jafar.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng lands with a slapping head kick.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Jafar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jafar takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar rushes Ruenroeng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jafar.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruenroeng controls his hands.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruenroeng throws an elbow but misses.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruenroeng lands a damaging elbow.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruenroeng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Jafar blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng missing with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Jafar's ribcage.
Ruenroeng working Jafar over with knees to the body.
Jafar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng crunches a lovely knee into Jafar's ribcage.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Ruenroeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jafar managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruenroeng's elbow.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Samak Ruenroeng.
Well Ruenroeng 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng retains his bantamweight title!
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 607 p4p, 87 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 421 p4p, 59 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes moves into range and clinches up with Beast.
Menezes blocks an uppercut.
Menezes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menezes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beast scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beast throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Beast frees his head nicely. Oh but Menezes has switched to an armbar! Beast is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Turnbull (ranked 712 p4p, 90 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 364 p4p, 50 weight class). Zexi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BRADIO-Flyers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull throws a wild body kick that Zexi sees coming a mile off.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zexi connects with a looping right hand.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Turnbull lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi jabs at Turnbull's body.
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
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!
Zexi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zexi lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Zexi blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Turnbull throws a big counter combination but Zexi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zexi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi darts in looking for a takedown but Turnbull gets double underhooks and turns Zexi into the cage.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Colin Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi throws out a powerful jab.
Zexi 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.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi misses with a hook.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Turnbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zexi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but Turnbull shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turnbull was covering up waiting for the punch and Zexi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turnbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
Zexi is working Turnbull over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turnbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zexi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zexi is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zexi tries to free his leg and advance position but Turnbull is retaining full guard.
Turnbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zexi wants to improve his position but Turnbull is controlling well.
Turnbull stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Zexi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Zexi.
Turnbull tries to land a leg kick but Zexi saw it coming and moves away.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Turnbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turnbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Colin Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Zexi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zexi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turnbull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull wants to clinch.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull tries a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zexi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zexi throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Zexi loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zexi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull scores with a one two! Zexi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Turnbull closes the distance and pushes Zexi back into the cage.
Turnbull presses Zexi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zexi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zexi is trying to drag Turnbull to the mat but Turnbull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Turnbull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Zexi blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Zexi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colin Turnbull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Zexi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zexi.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zexi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zexi throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zexi.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Zexi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zexi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zexi is nestled in close to Turnbull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zexi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turnbull has hold of Zexi's hands but Zexi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zexi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zexi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zexi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turnbull's head.
Zexi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi is trying to control. Turnbull wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.
Zexi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zexi thows a huge punch but Turnbull dodges it nicely.
Zexi with the ground and pound but Turnbull uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turnbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
Zexi stands and throws Turnbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turnbull is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zexi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Turnbull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zexi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zexi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turnbull defends well and Zexi ends up having to push Turnbull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull throws a push kick but Zexi slaps the foot to one side.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zexi throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zexi.
Turnbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zexi lands with a straight right. Turnbull didn't see that one coming.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi misses with a straight left.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull tries to clinch but Zexi moves out of range.
Turnbull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Zexi moves out of range easily.
Zexi checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Zexi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Zexi misses.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Turnbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zexi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zexi scores with a shot to the body.
Zexi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zexi trying to control the action but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zexi.
Colin Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbull is not content to let Zexi control the position.
An elbow from Zexi crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Zexi.
Zexi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zexi working the ground and pound.
Zexi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Turnbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Zexi misses with the ground and pound.
Zexi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zexi working the head and body with strikes.
Zexi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zexi throws an elbow but Turnbull slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control the action but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Turnbull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zexi misses with the ground and pound.
Zexi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zexi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zexi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turnbull is avoiding damage well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zexi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lull in the action here as Zexi stalls from top position.
Turnbull is not content to let Zexi control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
An out of breath Dai Zexi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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