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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimrex Jaca (ranked 3901 p4p, 120 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 22392 p4p, 163 weight class). Jaca comes to the cage accompanied by Twinkle-twinkle little star. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimrex Jaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaca misses with a left hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaca lands an overhand right.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaca.
Jaca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jimrex Jaca has been cut.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaca staying out of range there.
Jaca appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaca misses with an uppercut
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Jaca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
It looked like Jaca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Jaca catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Jaca swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson rushes Jaca and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Jaca blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Jaca has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jaca.
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!
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaca backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Jaca tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Jaca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaca blocks an uppercut.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaca swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Jaca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Jaca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson prevents Jaca from breaking the clinch.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson has Jaca pressed against the cage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson keeps control of Jaca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jaca managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Jaca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaca wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimrex Jaca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Anderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jaca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jimrex Jaca's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaca misses with some punches.
Jaca takes a shot to the head.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaca backwards.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson drops Jaca onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jaca is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jaca is rocked!
Jaca is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaca is trying to break free.
Oh Jaca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaca.
Jaca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaca seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimrex Jaca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaca swinging wildly here.
Jaca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
John Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaca throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Jaca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaca is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaca takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaca.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Jaca has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Jaca is trying to break free.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Jaca.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson gets through Jaca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jaca! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Anderson is unloading with more strikes now! Jaca drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Anderson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 2654 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ari Baba (ranked 2270 p4p, 91 weight class). Ari Baba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodolfo Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Baba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baba.
Baba misses with a right hand
and Moraes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baba won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moraes slows the pace down.
Moraes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moraes's guard! Nice work there by Baba!
Moraes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moraes has tightened it up now! Baba 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 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2797 p4p, 326 weight class) and Lord Mammon (ranked 1032 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcantara circles away.
Alcantara throws a shot to the body.
Alcantara 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.
Mammon loads up on a big right hand but Alcantara slips the punch.
Mammon misses with an uppercut. Alcantara saw that one coming.
Mammon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alcantara fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcantara throws a low kick but Mammon avoids it.
Mammon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara misses with a wild combination.
Mammon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mammon looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcantara is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alcantara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara missing with a left hand there. Mammon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mammon lands a really nice looking cross but Alcantara seems unphased.
Mammon thuds his right hand into Alcantara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcantara tries to bum rush Mammon with a series of wild strikes but Mammon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mammon throws a nice looking combination but Alcantara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara has managed to clinch.
Mammon misses with some punches.
Alcantara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Mammon 's eye.
It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Mammon in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcantara.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Mammon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alcantara or not.
Mammon digs a right hand underneath Alcantara's ribcage. Alcantara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alcantara misses with the head strike.
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Mammon in his tracks for a moment.
Mammon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Alcantara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammon.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcantara controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mammon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alcantara or not.
Alcantara is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammon.
Mammon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Mammon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Mammon lands with a short shot to the head.
Mammon pushes Alcantara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammon blocks an elbow strike.
Alcantara misses with an elbow strike.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Mammon 's eye.
Mammon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mammon.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mammon's brow.
A short uppercut from Alcantara.
Mammon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcantara blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Alcantara lands a nice uppercut.
Mammon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alcantara fails to land.
Mammon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alcantara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Mammon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
Mammon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Mammon.
Mammon lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mammon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Mammon.
Alcantara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mammon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mammon lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mammon.
A right handed body shot lands from Mammon.
A hook to the body from Mammon.
A right hand to the body from Mammon.
Mammon lands with a short shot to the head.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alcantara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Mammon.
Mammon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
A short right from Mammon on the inside.
Alcantara throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mammon.
A short right from Mammon on the inside.
Mammon is working Alcantara over against the cage.
Good body shot from Mammon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Mammon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcantara is rocked!
A short right from Mammon.
Oh Alcantara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mammon lands with a right to the head.
Mammon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mammon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Mammon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
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.
Mammon throws a right hand that Alcantara ducks under and follows up with a left that Alcantara also avoids with ease.
Alcantara seems to have got his legs back now.
Alcantara throws a nice looking combination but Mammon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Mammon. Those never looked like landing.
Mammon slips a jab and a cross from Alcantara.
Alcantara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mammon counters with a nice uppercut.
Alcantara tries to land a front kick but Mammon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcantara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mammon misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcantara misses the target.
Mammon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mammon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcantara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammon.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Alcantara lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Alcantara.
Mammon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mammon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Mammon scores with a shot to the side of Alcantara's head.
Mammon presses Alcantara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcantara's elbow.
Mammon lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammon lands a body punch.
Mammon works on Alcantara's body with a couple of short punches.
Mammon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcantara's elbow.
Mammon pushes Alcantara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammon is working Alcantara over against the cage.
Mammon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord Mammon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mammon.
Mammon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Good body shot from Mammon.
Mammon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mammon presses Alcantara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mammon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mammon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammon lands a nice shot to the body.
Mammon lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alcantara fails to land.
Mammon presses Alcantara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mammon lands a body punch.
Mammon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alcantara.
Mammon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head.
Mammon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head.
Mammon pushes Alcantara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alcantara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alcantara drops to his knees and Mammon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Mammon!
A relieved looking Lord Mammon 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 Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 2227 p4p, 267 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 1326 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman lands a jab to Di Lodovico's midsection.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di Lodovico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rahman.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Di Lodovico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Di Lodovico.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Lodovico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Lodovico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Di Lodovico scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Di Lodovico momentarily.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Di Lodovico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Di Lodovico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Di Lodovico is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.
Rahman presses Di Lodovico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahman is keeping busy.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Lodovico's efforts to push away.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Lodovico lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Di Lodovico controls the action.
Di Lodovico tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Di Lodovico prevents a body shot from Rahman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Di Lodovico's belly button to the back.
Di Lodovico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahman leaves Di Lodovico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Di Lodovico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Di Lodovico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahman swings for the body but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman lands with a hook. Di Lodovico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up but Rahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Di Lodovico sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Di Lodovico avoids it this time.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Di Lodovico just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico lands a jab to the head.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman tests Di Lodovico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Di Lodovico coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Lodovico throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Di Lodovico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Lodovico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Lodovico.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Di Lodovico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Lodovico misses with a straight right.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Di Lodovico lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Di Lodovico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Di Lodovico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Di Lodovico's body. Di Lodovico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Di Lodovico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.
Di Lodovico manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahman on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahman's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico wants to clinch
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Di Lodovico slips the punch.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico with a poor takedown
and Rahman counters by clinching up.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Di Lodovico tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico fails to pull guard.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Di Lodovico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Lodovico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Di Lodovico.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Di Lodovico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman works Di Lodovico's body with a nice hook.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico has his takedown stuffed
and Rahman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman clobbers Di Lodovico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Lodovico fails to land the takedown.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman right on the nose. Rahman blinks but takes it well.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Di Lodovico moves away.
Di Lodovico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahman.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Lodovico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman scores with a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahman connects with a looping right hand.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahman 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drive (ranked 1718 p4p, 208 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 2546 p4p, 289 weight class). Doko Dokov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drive drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dokov sprawls and moves away.
Drive punishes Dokov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dokov rushes Drive and presses him up against the cage.
Drive scores with a hook to the body.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Drive drops back down to his feet.
Dokov letting Drive take a breather here.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov won't allow it.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Drive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive pushes off an throws an elbow but Dokov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov won't allow it.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Drive stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drive.
Drive lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drive gets through Dokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drive definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drive creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dokov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drive is trying to pull guard but Dokov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drive tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Drive back against the cage.
Dokov effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drive lands a shoulder strike.
Drive has Dokov pressed against the cage.
Drive misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drive jumps guard but Dokov stands there with Drive around his waist. Drive gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drive is pushing Dokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drive stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drive just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dokov's brow.
Dokov jumps guard and drags Drive to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov keeping full guard, as Drive tries to pass.
Dokov controls Drive momentarily but Drive frees himself.
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drive jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dokov is trying to control the position but Drive postures up.
Drive stands and throws Dokov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drive tries for a kimura but Dokov is defending well.
Drive working away.
Drive is trying to get an arm triangle but Dokov is defending well.
Drive is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drive is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The strikes coming from Drive are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drive tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dokov throws Drive to one side and escapes!
Dokov gets a clinch.
Dokov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drive misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dokov gets control of Drive's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dokov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drive stands and throws Dokov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drive tries to move to mount but Dokov blocks the move with his legs.
Drive blocks the strikes from Dokov.
Dokov struggling a bit here.
Drive tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drive has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Drive dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drive has managed to clinch.
Drive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Dokov lands with a left to the head.
Drive throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Drive is trying to pull guard but Dokov has him pressed against the cage.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov won't allow it.
Drive tries to pull guard but Dokov holds him up against the cage and eventually Drive drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Drive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Drive lands a shoulder strike.
Drive pulls guard effortlessly.
Drive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drive is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drive controls Dokov momentarily but Dokov frees himself.
Drive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drive is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dokov defends well.
Dokov tries to stand but Drive is controlling from the bottom.
Dokov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drive working for a triangle but Dokov defends it easily.
Dokov lands a couple of digs.
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.
Dokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drive trying to keep a closed guard but Dokov is proving a slippery customer.
Dokov wants to stand but Drive is controlling his posture from full guard.
Drive trying to keep a closed guard but Dokov is proving a slippery customer.
Dokov wants to get up but he can't break Drive's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drive lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Drive connects with a couple of short punches.
Drive stands and throws Dokov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Drive drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive tries for a kimura but Dokov is defending well.
Drive tries to score with some ground and pound. Dokov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dokov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Dokov is pushing Drive's head away, looking to escape. Drive manages to hold on to the position though.
Drive connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dokov some visible discomfort.
Dokov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Drive blocks the strikes from Dokov.
Drive cracks Dokov with a big right hand but Dokov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dokov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Drive is looking to take a break and control but Dokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dokov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drive is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dokov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tim Drive overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drive passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dokov!
Dokov tries to hold on but Drive postures up.
Dokov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drive.
Drive is trying to control here but Dokov has managed to regain half guard.
Drive throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dokov won't allow Drive to pass to mount.
Drive is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drive seems to be working for a kimura but Dokov defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Drive dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drive closes the distance and clinches.
Drive stalling.
Drive tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drive lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Drive lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drive creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive slows down the pace here.
Drive's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drive tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dokov smiles and moves away.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Drive trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Dokov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dokov up against the cage.
Drive is trying to pull guard but Dokov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Drive.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
Drive lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
Dokov has picked Drive up - he's going for a ride! Dokov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drive wants to control but Dokov is keeping busy.
Dokov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drive trying to control but Dokov postures up.
Drive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drive is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dokov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drive defending well though.
Dokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive wants to improve his position but Dokov is controlling well.
Dokov wants to stand up but Drive is controlling the position.
Dokov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dokov is thwarting Drive's attempts to control the position.
Dokov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drive defends it well.
Dokov thows a huge punch but Drive dodges it nicely.
Dokov thows a huge punch but Drive dodges it nicely.
Dokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drive's head.
Dokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dokov is thwarting Drive's attempts to control the position.
Drive actively working from the bottom here.
Tim Drive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Dokov is going to stand back up.
Drive is looking to improve his position.
Drive is pressing down on Dokov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drive is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dokov is aware though and is defending well.
Dokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dokov scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drive throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drive has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dokov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doko Dokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drive 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Drive!
Tim Drive very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 1267 p4p, 63 weight class) and Branimir Simeon (ranked 457 p4p, 23 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Branimir Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeon has time to react.
A cross from Kenobi lands.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Simeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi throws a poor cross that misses
and Simeon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simeon slips a jab from Kenobi.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Kenobi's body.
Simeon staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Simeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Simeon saw that one coming.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a hook but Simeon avoids it easily.
Simeon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Simeon avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a jab to the body
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
Simeon lands with a right hand.
Simeon misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi cracks Simeon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Simeon misses.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simeon throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Simeon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Simeon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Simeon's head.
Kenobi 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.
Kenobi dips to his left and cracks Simeon with an uppercut!
Simeon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Simeon throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kenobi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simeon slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Simeon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Simeon throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simeon in his tracks.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Simeon knows he should have avoided that one.
Simeon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Simeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeon throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi is looking to clinch but Simeon is avoiding it.
Simeon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeon manages to avoid it.
Kenobi gets a clinch.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeon controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Simeon misses with the head strike.
Kenobi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kenobi to work.
Simeon misses with the head strike.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simeon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeon throws out the jab.
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Simeon 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.
Simeon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenobi dodges the punch combination from Simeon.
And Kenobi counters with a quick kick to the body but Simeon blocks it.
A jab from Simeon finds it's way through Kenobi's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Simeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenobi tries to work over Simeon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simeon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeon has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simeon backwards.
Kenobi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeon controls his hands.
Kenobi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon lands with a left to the head.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Simeon working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi is stalling here.
Simeon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kenobi as the two fighters clinch.
Simeon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kenobi.
Kenobi can't find room to land a body shot as Simeon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kenobi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kenobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeon.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Kenobi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Simeon taking a breather.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
Simeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kenobi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Simeon backwards.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Simeon blocks a body shot from Kenobi.
Simeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeon slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Simeon fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. Simeon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simeon throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a good, hard body kick but Simeon shrugs it off.
Kenobi thuds his right hand into Simeon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Simeon lands a jab to the head.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeon.
Kenobi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simeon. That did some damage!
Simeon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simeon throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simeon misses with a looping left.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Simeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Simeon's head but Simeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi darts in and clinches Simeon up against the cage.
Simeon misses with a body punch.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi blocking some punches.
Simeon is trying to break the clinch but Kenobi is controlling him.
Kenobi throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeon.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Simeon.
Branimir Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeon.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simeon.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeon misses the jab.
Kenobi lands a body shot.
Simeon avoids a kick to the body.
Simeon missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi throws a series of punches but Simeon avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi is looking to slow Simeon down with leg kicks.
Simeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi tests Simeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenobi clinches.
Simeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi lands with a light punch inside.
Kenobi has Simeon pushed against the cage.
Simeon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Simeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenobi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenobi has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Kenobi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simeon working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenobi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenobi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeon is leaning against Kenobi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenobi avoiding damage.
Kenobi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenobi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
An out of breath Obi Wan Kenobi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Branimir Simeon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moganesh Jain (ranked 592 p4p, 28 weight class) and Georges St. Georges (ranked 988 p4p, 50 weight class). Jain's entrance music is The Monkey King. A fine choice. 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 Georges St. Georges was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St. Georges at a distance.
St. Georges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jain tries to avoid it but St. Georges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jain to the ground. Jain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St. Georges moves into range and clinches up with Jain.
A short right from Jain.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Georges.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Jain controls the action.
Jain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges keeps control of Jain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St. Georges lands a nice shot to the body.
Jain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jain backwards.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike.
Jain is trying to stall.
Jain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St. Georges 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges wants the takedown. Jain is fighting it off but St. Georges persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jain's guard against the cage.
St. Georges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Georges has managed to get both his arms back between Jain's legs - danger averted.
St. Georges trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
Jain keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Jain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
St. Georges wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jain sneaks back into half guard.
Jain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Georges is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Jain is working away.
St. Georges prevents Jain from improving his position.
St. Georges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jain keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St. Georges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jain sees it coming and defends easily.
Jain wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jain wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges passes Jain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jain is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Clinic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges wants to free his trapped foot but Jain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St. Georges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St. Georges is looking for a kimura but Jain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St. Georges to get the leverage.
Jain wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges trying to control from half guard but Jain is working away.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
Jain is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain is looking to improve his position.
St. Georges wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
Jain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jain gets full guard.
St. Georges passes Jain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St. Georges wants to take a breather but Jain is having none of it.
Jain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St. Georges dominated 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.
St. Georges throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Georges ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
St. Georges doesn't manage to clinch there - Jain circles away.
Jain avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jain misses the target.
St. Georges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
St. Georges swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jain to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Georges closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Jain scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
Jain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jain tries to stall but St. Georges uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jain tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
Jain prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
Georges St. Georges seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jain misses with the head strike.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Jain is pushing St. Georges up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Jain.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jain backwards.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jain takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jain.
Jain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jain can't fight it off and eventually St. Georges manages to take the fight to the floor. Jain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Georges St. Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving.
Jain is looking for a triangle but St. Georges pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
Jain trying to control the position.
St. Georges won't allow Jain to sweep him here.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Jain looking for a sweep. Not yet Jain, not yet.
St. Georges slips nicely into half guard.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges keeps trying to improve his position.
St. Georges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jain sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Jain defends it.
St. Georges wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
Jain trying to control from the bottom.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Jain defending well.
Jain manages to get to full guard.
Jain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jain looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
Jain pulls St. Georges in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges St. Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
St. Georges misses with a wild combination.
St. Georges lands a really nice looking cross but Jain seems unphased.
St. Georges rushes Jain and presses him up against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
Jain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
St. Georges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jains head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges tries to work over Jain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Jain blocks it.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Jain.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jain drops down looking for an ankle pick but St. Georges pulls his leg out and moves away.
St. Georges misses with a lunging right hand
and Jain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Georges fails to land with a series of punches.
St. Georges throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
St. Georges keeps the fight on the outside.
Jain misses with a body shot.
St. Georges moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St. Georges tries to throw a body punch but Jain avoids it by throwing St. Georges back against the cage.
St. Georges leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
Jain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jain digs a right hand into St. Georges's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St. Georges's gas tank.
Jain scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
Jain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
St. Georges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Jain from controlling successfully.
Georges St. Georges 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.
Jain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
Jain is working hard here to advance position.
Jain passes St. Georges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain trying to control the action but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges is trying to control but Jain manages to pass to mount!
St. Georges tries to hold on but Jain pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges is controlling an arm, preventing Jain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
St. Georges has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jain working for the choke.
Jain is controlling the position but St. Georges somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
St. Georges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jain.
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 Moganesh Jain.
I think St. Georges 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St. Georges!
Georges St. Georges decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 786 p4p, 38 weight class) and Tamid Nasib (ranked 1076 p4p, 53 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
130 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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30
146 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tamid Nasib!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun lunges at Nasib with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nasib's hand.
Jun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nasib connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasib is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun misses with a shot to the body
and Nasib counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nasib throws out a loose jab but Jun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Jun coming out on top.
Jun swings for the body but Nasib moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jun swings widly with a right hand
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nasib throws a poor cross that misses
and Jun counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun throws a looping overhand right but Nasib ducks down to avoid it.
Nasib doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jun misses with a straight right.
Jun misses with an uppercut
and Nasib counters with a nice uppercut.
Nasib throws a right hand that misses
and Jun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nasib thinking.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
Nasib throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nasib.
Nasib throws the left hand but Jun avoids the punch easily.
Jun throws a nice looking combination but Nasib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nasib throws a big shot that misses.
Nasib throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun throws a series of punches but Nasib avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Nasib.
Jun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jun misses with a series of wild punches.
Jun misses the jab.
A big right from Nasib misses.
Nasib 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun ducks under a wild hook from Nasib.
Nasib is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasib thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasib connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nasib throws a jab but it's blocked by Jun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun slips under a jab.
Nasib misses with a right hand
letting Jun counter with a right hand.
Nasib moves away from the strike by Jun.
A nice side step and Nasib releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nasib throws a hook but Jun blocks it.
As Nasib looks to move away, Jun throws a big counter combo but Nasib just gets out of the way.
Jun connects with a looping right hand.
Jun misses with a right hand
and Nasib counters with a left and a right that stings Jun.
Jun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nasib counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nasib counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jun throws a hook but Nasib blocks it.
Nasib has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with an uppercut
and Nasib cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nasib throws a big shot that misses.
Jun misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nasib to counter with a crisp jab.
Jun looks to land a left hand but Nasib moved out of range nicely.
Jun looks to land a right hand but Nasib moved out of range.
Jun lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun slips a jab from Nasib.
Nasib misses with a few strikes there.
Jun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nasib is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Nasib misses.
Jun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nasib sprawls and moves away.
Jun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tamid Nasib 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.
Nasib ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.
A jab from Nasib misses.
Jun throwing a counter right hand but Nasib manages to avoid it.
Nasib throws an overhand right that lands on Jun's shoulder, as Jun tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Nasib.
Nasib works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasib misses with a looping right.
It looked like Jun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Jun misses.
Nasib ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun swings widly with a right hand
letting Nasib counter with a right hand.
Nasib throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasib is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nasib moves away from the strike by Jun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasib avoids the body shot from Jun.
Jun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jun misses the target.
Tamid Nasib seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jun misses with a hook. Nasib ducked under it nicely.
Nasib lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nasib on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nasib scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Nasib as he connects with a hook.
Nasib throws a right hand that misses
and Jun counters with a straight right hand.
Jun has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Nasib lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jun doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasib looks to throw the jab but Jun is out of range.
Nasib throws a shot to the body.
Jun throws a shot from downtown. Nasib moves away and avoids it.
Jun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nasib swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jun counters with a straight right hand.
Jun misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Nasib finds it's target.
Nasib waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jun.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jun might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nasib has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jun slips a jab and a cross from Nasib.
Jun with a nice cross.
Jun misses with a right hand
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Nasib does no damage.
Jun was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jun misses with a straight left.
Jun lands a really nice looking cross but Nasib seems unphased.
Jun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun misses with a hook
and Nasib counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nasib swings widly with a right hand
and Jun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasib jabs at Jun's body.
No joy there for Nasib, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jun throws a big counter combination but Nasib scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jun throws a lazy uppercut
and Nasib counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasib slips a jab and a cross from Jun.
Jun throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasib.
Nasib is looking for the big counter here.
Jun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nasib.
Jun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nasib.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamid Nasib showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nasib throws a lazy right hand but Jun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasib counters with a stiff right hand.
Jun throws an off balance right hand
and Nasib counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nasib jabs Jun right on the nose. Jun blinks but takes it well.
Nasib misses with a lunging right hand
and Jun counters with a stiff right hand.
Nasib slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasib cracks Jun with a good jab.
Nasib misses with a two punch combination.
Nasib lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Nasib slips the punch.
Nasib takes a swing at Jun's ribcage but misses.
Jun misses with a hook.
Jun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jun staying out of range there.
Nasib throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasib.
Nasib misses with a few strikes there.
Nasib defending well as Jun loads up on a big left hand.
Jun misses with a hook
and Nasib connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasib misses with a jab to the body
and Jun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nasib misses with a right hand
and Jun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasib looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
Nasib misses with a straight right.
A jab from Nasib misses.
Jun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nasib defending well as Jun loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasib misses with a hook.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Jun misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasib swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nasib slips a straight right by Jun.
Nasib throws out a counter right but Jun avoids it with no problem.
Nasib throws out a loose jab but Jun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jun throws a jab when Nasib was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nasib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jun defending well as Nasib loads up on a big left hand.
Jun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tamid Nasib is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jun blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Nasib.
A big right from Nasib misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun throws a hook but Nasib blocks it.
Nasib slips a straight right by Jun.
Jun swings widly with a right hand
and Jun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasib throws a jab but it's blocked by Jun.
Nasib ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Jun throws an off balance right hand
and Nasib counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jun throws a right hand that misses
and Nasib counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasib slips under a jab.
Jun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhang Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun throws a hook but Nasib avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nasib was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamid Nasib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasib 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamid Nasib!
A relieved looking Tamid Nasib 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 5496 p4p, 236 weight class) and Kreepee Krawlee (ranked 1478 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krawlee lands with a good body shot.
Suzuki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krawlee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krawlee throwing strikes but missing.
Krawlee stands and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krawlee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krawlee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking to reverse the position.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krawlee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suzuki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Suzuki tries to escape but Krawlee is in control.
Suzuki tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom here.
Suzuki tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzuki tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Krawlee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suzuki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krawlee but great work by Suzuki.
Krawlee tries to strike but it doesn't land.
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krawlee is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Krawlee regains half guard.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krawlee defends it well.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krawlee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee wants to sweep but Suzuki has passed to side control!
Suzuki wants to take a breather but Krawlee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suzuki.
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krawlee is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki won't allow Krawlee to sweep him here.
Suzuki forces his way into half guard.
Krawlee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krawlee wants to control but Suzuki is keeping busy.
Suzuki decides to stand and escape the position.
Suzuki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
Krawlee connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kreepee Krawlee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Suzuki slips under a jab.
Krawlee throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krawlee lands a jab to Suzuki's midsection.
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krawlee lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki feinted with a counter takedown.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suzuki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Krawlee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ichiro Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Krawlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Krawlee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Krawlee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suzuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut.
Suzuki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes a swing at Krawlee's ribcage but misses.
Krawlee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suzuki.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krawlee throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Krawlee stuffs the takedown.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krawlee as he avoids it easily.
Krawlee misses with a body shot.
Krawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suzuki. Suzuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Krawlee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krawlee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki tries to counter with a takedown but Krawlee is quick to defend against it.
Kreepee Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki shoots in and drives through. Krawlee sprawls well.
Krawlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suzuki.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krawlee lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krawlee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Suzuki shoots for a takedown but Krawlee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krawlee! But no joy.
Krawlee jabs Suzuki right on the nose. Suzuki blinks but takes it well.
Suzuki misses with a takedown
enabling Krawlee to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreepee Krawlee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Suzuki tries to move into range but Krawlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suzuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krawlee to the mat! Krawlee manages to get full guard.
Krawlee is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.
Krawlee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving.
Krawlee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Ichiro Suzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Suzuki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Krawlee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Suzuki pulls down on the head and he's put Krawlee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ichiro Suzuki!
After winning the bout, Ichiro Suzuki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josu Aingeru (ranked 512 p4p, 70 weight class) and Michael Swango (ranked 695 p4p, 95 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Josu Aingeru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru tries to close the distance and clinch but Swango swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aingeru misses the target.
Swango connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aingeru misses with a straight left.
Aingeru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swango.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Swango breaks away
and Swango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josu Aingeru 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.
Aingeru walks into a jab.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aingeru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swango manages to avoid it.
Swango blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aingeru.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swango. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aingeru clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Swango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swango.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swango.
Swango lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swango is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru misses with a hook. Swango ducked under it nicely.
Swango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swango works Aingeru's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aingeru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aingeru's knee momentarily.
Aingeru throws a looping overhand right but Swango ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Aingeru.
Some wild striking there from Aingeru.
Swango tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango breaks from the clinch.
Aingeru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aingeru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves out of range.
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Swango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Swango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aingeru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aingeru loads up on a big right hand but Swango slips the punch.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swango now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swango staying out of range there.
Aingeru cracks Swango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Aingeru's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aingeru wants to clinch
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aingeru misses with a shot to the body
and Swango counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aingeru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swango misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swango.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swango.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aingeru has time to react.
Aingeru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Swango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango's cut.
That's time! Aingeru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swango looks to land a left hand but Aingeru moved out of range nicely.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aingeru tries to clinch
and Swango counters with a thumping low kick.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut
enabling Swango to counter with a crisp jab.
Aingeru rushes Swango and presses him up against the cage.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Swango does no damage.
Aingeru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swango.
Aingeru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swango momentarily.
Swango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aingeru.
Michael Swango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aingeru cracks Swango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Swango circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swango circles away from the clinch attempt
and Swango counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swango.
Aingeru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
Swango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aingeru.
Despite the aggression on Swango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Swango has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aingeru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swango manages to avoid it.
Swango lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swango swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Swango throws out a counter right but Aingeru avoids it with no problem.
Swango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swango looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swango has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swango lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aingeru clinches with his opponent.
Swango blocks an uppercut.
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aingeru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swango.
Aingeru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aingeru wants to clinch but Swango slips to the side
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Swango tries to bum rush Aingeru with a series of wild strikes but Aingeru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aingeru gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Swango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swango.
Swango is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up.
Swango throws a solid leg kick but Aingeru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swango.
Aingeru tries to counter by clinching up but Swango breaks away and moves out of range.
Aingeru tries to clinch up
and Swango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Swango both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Aingeru working aggressively here.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aingeru dodges the punch combination from Swango.
Aingeru closes the distance and clinches.
Swango breaks the clinch.
Swango throws a hook but Aingeru avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Swango there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swango moves forwards but Aingeru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aingeru wants to clinch up but Swango keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru wants to clinch
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swango lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swango misses with a series of wild punches.
Aingeru fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swango, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aingeru.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Swango wants to get back to striking at distance but Aingeru won't allow it.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Swango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Swango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Swango's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Swango scores with a jab to the head.
Swango misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru moves to clinch but Swango breaks away
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Aingeru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Swango back into the cage.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Swango blocks an uppercut.
Swango scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swango blocks a body shot from Aingeru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Aingeru misses with a straight left.
Swango is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Swango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango throws a big shot that misses.
Aingeru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Swango manages to circle out of the way.
Swango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru tries to clinch up but Swango circles away and keeps his distance.
Swango swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swango throws a series of punches but Aingeru moves out of range.
Aingeru connects with the punch.
Swango connects with a jab.
Aingeru misses with a lunging right hand
and Swango counters with a thumping low kick.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swango swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Swango is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aingeru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swango. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swango throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango is having none of it.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Swango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Aingeru gets a clinch.
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aingeru back to the cage. Swango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
A combination from Aingeru does no damage.
Swango is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aingeru with a body shot.
Swango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aingeru misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Aingeru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swango! But no joy.
Swango lands a really nice looking cross but Aingeru seems unphased.
Swango slips a straight right by Aingeru.
Swango unleashes a big counter combination but Aingeru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Swango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swango scores with a hook to the body. Aingeru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aingeru wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango slips under a jab from Aingeru.
Swango only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves away
and Swango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Aingeru misses.
Swango scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Aingeru tries to clinch but Swango moves away
enabling Swango to counter with a crisp jab.
Aingeru darts in and clinches Swango up against the cage.
Aingeru looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swango.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Swango manages to break the clinch.
Aingeru looks to land a left hand but Swango moved out of range nicely.
Swango lands with a good body shot.
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!
Swango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru tries to clinch there but Swango circles away.
Swango throws out a counter right but Aingeru avoids it with no problem.
Swango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swango misses with a looping left.
Aingeru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swango.
Aingeru tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aingeru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aingeru throws a poor cross that misses
and Swango finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aingeru scores with a sloppy right hand. Swango should have avoided that one.
Aingeru closes the distance but Swango moves to the side
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aingeru is looking to clinch but Swango is avoiding it.
Michael Swango is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aingeru misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Swango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swango 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Swango!
Michael Swango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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