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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Chase (ranked 2206 p4p, 285 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 4544 p4p, 459 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase gets a clinch.
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Kholin misses with a looping left.
Chase avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chase looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Kholin circles away.
Kholin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Kholin with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kholin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Kholin lands a head kick!
It looks like Kelly Chase has been cut.
Kholin closes the distance and clinches up with Chase, looking for a takedown. Kholin pushes Chase against the cage but Chase circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kholin lands a nice shot that snaps Chase's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kholin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase forces Kholin back against the cage and clinches.
Chase displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kholin up against the cage.
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kholin loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Kholin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chase avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalinar Kholin.
Sloppy strikes from Kholin. Those never looked like landing.
Kholin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but Kholin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kholin misses with a double jab
and Chase counters with a one-two to the body.
Kholin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase has closed the distance and engaged Kholin in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase has a couple of punches blocked by Kholin.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Kholin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chase as he jumps to the side.
Chase is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Chase moves into range and clinches up with Kholin.
A nice left hand lands by Chase.
A head punch on the inside from Chase fails to land.
Chase lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kholin pushes Chase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chase lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kholin looks winded!
Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kholin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kholin throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kholin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Chase wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase wants to clinch.
Chase has closed the distance and engaged Kholin in a clinch.
Chase goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chase lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
Chase tries a body shot but Kholin blocks it.
A short uppercut from Chase.
Chase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kholin avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
Chase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Kholin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chase lands a hook that snaps the head of Kholin backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chase creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase is pressed up against the cage. Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chase down to the mat. Chase avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Kholin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chase misses with the head strike.
Chase blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chase.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Kholin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kholin forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Chase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kholin loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Kholin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chase can pounce on him.
Chase tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Chase dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kholin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Chase misses the target.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kholin just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kholin backs away, Chase returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chase wants to clinch.
Kholin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalinar Kholin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase wants to clinch up but Kholin keeps it at a distance.
Kholin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin throws a leg kick but Chase checks it.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kholin cracks the inside of Chase's front leg.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kholin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kholin misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Dalinar Kholin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kholin swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
Kholin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kholin tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Chase slips a straight right by Kholin.
Kholin works over Chase's head and body with a nice combination.
Kholin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kholin tries to land a leg kick but Chase saw it coming and moves away.
Chase cracks Kholin with an open hand slap.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chase moves into the clinch.
Chase lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin misses with a punch to the body.
Kholin blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kholin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase struggles to land a body shot inside as Kholin controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chase.
Chase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chase misses with the head strike.
Kholin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kholin managing to block the knees to the body from Chase.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chase misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Chase tries to clinch
and Kholin counters with a two punch combo.
Kholin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kholin lands a jab to the nose.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kholin misses with a double jab.
Kholin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kholin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chase tries to clinch up but Kholin circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kholin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kholin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chase tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kholin is in Chase's guard.
Chase pushes Kholin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kholin misses with a two punch combination.
Chase moves away from the strike by Kholin.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kholin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase blocks a leg kick.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Kholin misses with a takedown attempt - Chase sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Chase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kholin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Kholin.
Kholin missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kholin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kholin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Kholin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase tries to clinch up but Kholin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kholin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kholin misses with a takedown attempt
and Chase counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kholin keeps the fight on the outside.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kholin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kholin.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Kholin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chase tries to clinch but Kholin moves out of range.
Kholin dives in and scores a takedown into Chase's guard.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase kicks Kholin off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Kholin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Chase misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kholin swings wildly with an uppercut but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kholin misses with the head strike.
Chase working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chase tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kholin avoids it.
Chase softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chase's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase clinches up against the cage.
Chase misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kholin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kholin blocks an uppercut.
Chase misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kholin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chase.
Chase manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kholin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kholin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Kholin pushes him off.
Chase tries to clinch but Kholin is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kholin.
Chase is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kholin is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly Chase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kholin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kholin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase struggling a bit here.
Kholin trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chase moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chase wants to sweep but no luck.
Kholin landing with the ground and pound.
Chase trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chase tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chase is looking to stand up but Kholin isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kholin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kholin dives in and grabs Chase's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on Kholin's head and hops out.
Chase is looking to clinch but Kholin is avoiding it.
Kholin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kholin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Kelly Chase.
I think Chase 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly (ranked 1847 p4p, 209 weight class) and Evgeny Popov (ranked 2019 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Popov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mambetaly with that takedown attempt.
Popov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mambetaly. Mambetaly gets slowly back to his feet.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mambetaly's half guard.
Popov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mambetaly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Popov.
Popov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mambetaly is squirming around, avoiding Popov's attempts to control the action.
Popov working Mambetaly over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mambetaly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Mambetaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Popov tries to control but Mambetaly wriggling away.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Mambetaly looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Mambetaly really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Popov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands with some strikes.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov wants to control the pace but Mambetaly is squirming around nicely.
Mambetaly tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking to finish Mambetaly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mambetaly!
Popov content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Popov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambetaly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
A nice elbow there by Popov.
Popov is landing with some decent strikes but Mambetaly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mambetaly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Popov wants to control the pace but Mambetaly is squirming around nicely.
Mambetaly wants to try and get back to his feet.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Popov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mambetaly is surviving well by controlling Popov's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambetaly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Popov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mambetaly?
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet.
Popov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Popov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands a nice shot to the head.
Mambetaly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Popov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Mambetaly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov won't let Mambetaly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov working for a submission but Mambetaly is keeping him at bay.
Mambetaly is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Popov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Popov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mambetaly hang on?
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!
Popov won't let Mambetaly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Popov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mambetaly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mambetaly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mambetaly throws a strike but Popov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mambetaly is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that Mambetaly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Popov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mambetaly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popov's head.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambetaly.
Mambetaly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mambetaly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambetaly chips away with some ground and pound.
Mambetaly scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov 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.
Mambetaly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mambetaly is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mambetaly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambetaly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mambetaly throws an elbow that misses. Popov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mambetaly's guard. Nice move by Popov!
Popov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Popov stops Mambetaly from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mambetaly pushes Popov off and gets back to his feet.
Mambetaly closes the distance and clinches up with Popov, looking for a takedown. Mambetaly pushes Popov against the cage but Popov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mambetaly fails with a takedown attempt.
Popov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov lands a couple of digs.
Popov trying to control but Mambetaly is working from the bottom.
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Popov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mambetaly wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Evgeny Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Popov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Popov landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Popov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mambetaly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mambetaly tries to get out of the position.
Mambetaly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Popov is controlling him well.
Popov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mambetaly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Popov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambetaly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Popov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mambetaly pushes Popov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Popov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mambetaly wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Popov controlling the position.
Mambetaly is trying to get back to his feet.
Popov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Popov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mambetaly avoids it really well and circles away.
Mambetaly attempts a counter takedown but Popov avoids it well and moves away.
Mambetaly feints and as Popov raises his hands in defense, Mambetaly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mambetaly cracks Popov with a solid left hand.
Mambetaly postures up and lands a big shot to Popov's brow.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mambetaly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mambetaly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambetaly throws a big elbow that misses.
Popov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Popov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambetaly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mambetaly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Popov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Popov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Popov trying to control but Mambetaly is working from the bottom.
Mambetaly wants to stand but Popov is controlling the position.
Popov pushes down on Mambetaly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Popov is working for a kimura but Mambetaly is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambetaly pushes Popov off looking to stand but Popov dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popov in particular looking to stall.
Popov slips a nice elbow through Mambetaly's hands, connecting with Mambetaly's forehead.
Popov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Popov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mambetaly.
Mambetaly wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Popov stops Mambetaly from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mambetaly shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov shoots in and drives through. Mambetaly sprawls well.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mambetaly tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Popov slips a nice elbow through Mambetaly's hands, connecting with Mambetaly's forehead.
Mambetaly is trying to stand back up but Popov is controlling him
Popov trying to mount his opponent but Mambetaly defends it.
Evgeny Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mambetaly is looking to escape.
Popov is taking a breather. Mambetaly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Popov prevents Mambetaly from standing back up.
Popov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mambetaly!
Mambetaly is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mambetaly is trying to stand up.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mambetaly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Popov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Popov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mambetaly tries to buck Popov off but he can't manage it.
Emilbek Uulu Mambetaly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mambetaly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mambetaly throwing hammer fists to the chest of Popov. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Popov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyber Bully (ranked 2367 p4p, 268 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 1220 p4p, 150 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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34
169 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyber Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bully.
Bully lands an overhand right.
Bully 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.
Bully thumps Marcelo with a low kick.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Bully shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bully throws a right hand that Marcelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcelo also avoids with ease.
Marcelo shoots in and drives through. Bully sprawls well.
Bully lands a jab.
Bully comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bully.
Jorginho Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcelo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bully scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcelo shoots in but no luck this time.
Cyber Bully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Bully stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcelo tries to clinch up but Bully circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcelo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcelo throws a big shot that misses.
Bully throws a leg kick but Marcelo sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bully connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcelo has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bully.
Marcelo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bully regains guard.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Bully is keeping the position.
Marcelo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Bully keeps moving.
Marcelo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bully is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bully gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bully trying to control here.
Marcelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bully defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully trying to control from the bottom.
Marcelo wants to control but Bully is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bully is just riding it out for now. Marcelo eventually gives up the hold.
Marcelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bully is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcelo tries to pass to full mount but Bully defends it.
Bully tries to roll over but Marcelo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bully makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bully.
Bully is trying to control the position but Marcelo postures up.
Bully looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Bully keeps moving.
Bully is trying to keep Marcelo in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyber Bully dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bully throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bully works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcelo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bully can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelo controls the pace.
Marcelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bully is keeping the position for now.
Bully looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcelo is fighting to break Bully's control of his arms but Bully is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marcelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bully swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bully had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marcelo defends it easily.
Marcelo wants to control from the top but Bully keeps moving.
Bully is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcelo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marcelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Gym inform me that Marcelo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marcelo passes into half guard.
Bully is trying to maintain the position but Marcelo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marcelo wants to pass to mount but Bully is defending the position.
Marcelo trying to control from half guard but Bully is working away.
Marcelo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bully misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bully circles away.
Marcelo moves into the clinch.
Marcelo gets through Bully's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bully controls his hands.
Marcelo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bully uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marcelo holds on and takes a little breather.
Bully working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcelo's head.
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcelo managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marcelo keeping full guard, as Bully tries to pass.
Marcelo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bully stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Bully wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bully napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marcelo trying to control the position but Bully is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bully is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcelo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura but Bully is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorginho Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bully takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bully manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marcelo on his heels. He'll look to pass Marcelo's guard now, I'm sure.
Marcelo 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.
Bully has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcelo has control of Bully's left arm, preventing Bully from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo 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.
Bully trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bully won't allow Marcelo to sweep him here.
Bully throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bully accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcelo has Bully up against the cage in a clinch.
Bully throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marcelo fails to land.
Marcelo lands a shoulder strike.
Marcelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcelo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Bully has him pressed against the cage.
Bully breaks the clinch.
Marcelo pushes Bully up against the cage in a clinch.
Bully throws a head punch that misses.
Bully breaks the clinch.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bully napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcelo tries for a kimura but Bully is defending well.
Marcelo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marcelo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bully, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo trying to control the position but Bully is working away.
Bully is looking to regain half guard here but Marcelo keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bully's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcelo taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Bully's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bully is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcelo controlling the position from side mount.
Marcelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Bully is defending well.
Bully is looking to regain half guard here but Marcelo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bully struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bully knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marcelo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorginho Marcelo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcelo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorginho Marcelo!
Jorginho Marcelo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 1536 p4p, 206 weight class) and Robert Reyvolt (ranked 3497 p4p, 404 weight class). Bon Adrien De Moncey looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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27
184 lbs
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25
186 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Reyvolt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but Reyvolt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As De Moncey backs off Reyvolt throws a huge counter combo but De Moncey manages to avoid it all.
Reyvolt gets caught napping as De Moncey dives in and scores a takedown. Reyvolt manages to retain guard.
Reyvolt keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reyvolt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Moncey has Reyvolt in his guard.
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyvolt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Moncey's head.
Reyvolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Moncey 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.
Reyvolt got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reyvolt has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
De Moncey is breathing heavily.
Reyvolt lands a couple of digs.
Reyvolt postures up and lands a big shot to De Moncey's brow.
De Moncey working for a triangle but Reyvolt defends it easily.
Reyvolt landing with the ground and pound.
De Moncey is rocked!
Reyvolt is stalling in the full guard.
Oh De Moncey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyvolt postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Moncey covers up, he's hurt! Reyvolt keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reyvolt and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reyvolt can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Reyvolt!
Robert Reyvolt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 2075 p4p, 235 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 3695 p4p, 368 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David McCarthy enters the cage!
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28
166 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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44
165 lbs
41 - 33 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harada is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harada down to the mat. Harada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harada with a hook.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Harada circles away.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Harada moves out of range.
Harada jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harada, pushing him back against the cage.
Harada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harada, right into the meat.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harada, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy tries to break the clinch but Harada is controlling the position.
Harada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Harada.
McCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Harada circles away.
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Harada breaks the clinch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harada.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Harada counters with a left to the body.
Akira Harada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.
Harada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Harada cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harada has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCarthy to stand back up!
McCarthy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Harada delivers a spinning backfist that drops McCarthy like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Akira Harada!
After the big win, Akira Harada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iv Karlson (ranked 1182 p4p, 55 weight class) and Mumro Iduna (ranked 2792 p4p, 115 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
299 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iv Karlson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mumro Iduna!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson tries to clinch but Iduna moves away
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson tries to clinch up.
Karlson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mumro Iduna has been cut.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
Karlson shoots and misses
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Iduna blocks a head kick by Karlson .
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Iduna circles away and keeps his distance.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Mumro Iduna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlson throws a body kick that misses.
Iduna blocks a head kick by Karlson .
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Karlson lands a jab to the nose.
Karlson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Iduna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Karlson misses.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson moves in looking to clinch but Iduna pushes him off.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iduna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karlson rather than just go for the knockout.
Karlson moves in looking to clinch but Iduna pushes him off.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson wants to clinch but Iduna slips to the side
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlson scores with a head kick.
Karlson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karlson fails with the takedown
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson throws a head kick but Iduna moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Iduna circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karlson is looking to clinch but Iduna is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Iduna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iduna wants it to stay on the feet.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iv Karlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iduna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karlson misses with a combination
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
Karlson throws a nice looking combination but Iduna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnus Iv Karlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Iduna sprawls well.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson looks to clinch
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iduna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson .
Karlson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Iv Karlson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mumro Iduna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karlson looks to clinch
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iduna, pushing him back against the cage.
Iduna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iduna tries to circle away but Karlson has him pinned against the cage.
Iduna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlson fails with the takedown
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnus Iv Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson closes the distance but Iduna moves to the side
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iduna keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Karlson tries to clinch there but Iduna circles away.
Karlson throws a right and a left that Iduna avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson with a poor takedown
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iv Karlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson tries to clinch up
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Iduna slips a straight right by Karlson .
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iduna pinned against the cage. Iduna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iduna swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlson .
Karlson throws a head kick but Iduna moves out of range.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson tries to clinch up but Iduna circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson tries to land a body kick
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iduna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlson wants to clinch but Iduna slips to the side
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
Karlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlson darts in trying to clinch
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mumro Iduna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mumro Iduna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson pushes Iduna away with a front kick.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iduna moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iduna.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson throws a wild body kick that Iduna sees coming a mile off.
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iduna avoids the head kick by Karlson .
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson misses with a left hand
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Iduna stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlson . Karlson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
Magnus Iv Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlson wants to clinch.
Karlson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iv Karlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson has his takedown stuffed
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson misses with a left hand
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Iduna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlson .
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson tries to clinch up
and Iduna counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson misses with a double jab
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlson wants to clinch but Iduna slips to the side
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Iduna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iduna continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlson shoots and misses
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iduna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mumro Iduna really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mumro Iduna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iduna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iduna blocks a head kick by Karlson .
Karlson misses with an uppercut
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iduna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karlson shoots and misses
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iduna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Karlson misses its intended target.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karlson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson tries to clinch there but Iduna circles away.
Karlson throws a series of punches but Iduna moves out of range.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson misses with a combination
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Iduna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson misses with a head kick.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iv Karlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlson throws a poor cross that misses
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson misses with a leg kick
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Karlson misses
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iduna circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson misses with a takedown
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson swings widly with a right hand
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karlson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlson throws a lazy head kick
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlson wants to clinch
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mumro Iduna dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mumro Iduna'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!
Karlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iduna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
A lazy left from Karlson finds it's target.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlson darts in looking for a takedown but Iduna gets double underhooks and turns Karlson into the cage.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iduna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna counters with a left to the body.
Karlson tries to clinch up.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson tries to clinch but Iduna moves out of range.
Iduna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iduna blocks a head kick by Karlson .
A nice side step and Iduna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karlson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iduna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson swings widly with a right hand
and Iduna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlson tried to score with a low kick but Iduna checks it.
Karlson wants to clinch but Iduna slips to the side
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iduna moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a poor cross that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Iduna blocks a head kick by Karlson .
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlson closes the distance but Iduna moves to the side
and Iduna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlson throws a right hand that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
Karlson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlson moves to clinch but Iduna breaks away
and Iduna counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a sloppy head kick and Iduna moves out of range easily.
Iduna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karlson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Iduna misses.
A head kick misses from Karlson .
Iduna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Karlson .
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iduna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karlson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throws a combination that misses
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson swings widly with a right hand
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iduna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iduna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karlson with a body shot.
Karlson moves to clinch but Iduna breaks away
and Iduna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karlson tries to clinch
and Iduna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlson thinking.
Karlson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iduna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mumro Iduna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iduna 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mumro Iduna!
Mumro Iduna is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Roy Roy (ranked 913 p4p, 129 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 835 p4p, 120 weight class). Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Roy Roy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roy Roy digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Roy Roy misses with a straight left.
Roy Roy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roy Roy throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott misses the jab.
Roy Roy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scott throws a head kick but Roy Roy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott scores with a jab.
Roy Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
It looked like Roy Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy Roy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is just content to waste time from the top position. Roy Roy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roy Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott postures up.
Scott pushing down on Roy Roy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roy Roy is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Roy Roy won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Roy Roy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura but Roy Roy is defending well.
Roy Roy tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott trying to control the action but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is just content to waste time from the top position. Roy Roy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott stands and throws Roy Roy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roy Roy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roy Roy tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Roy Roy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Roy Roy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roy Roy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy Roy is not content to let Scott control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roy Roy throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Roy Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Roy Roy there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy Roy. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Roy Roy.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Roy Roy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roy Roy throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roy Roy misses with a left hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy Roy off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rey Roy Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy Roy misses with a hook.
Scott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roy Roy's head.
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Roy Roy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alejandro Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roy Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to control.
Roy Roy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roy Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Roy Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy Roy preventing the sweep.
Roy Roy being controlled here momentarily.
Roy Roy looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott trying to control but Roy Roy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roy Roy moves away from the strike by Scott.
Roy Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rey Roy Roy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roy Roy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Roy Roy is defending well.
Roy Roy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roy Roy manages to get to full guard.
Roy Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roy Roy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scott has Roy Roy in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Roy Roy from controlling successfully.
Scott looking for a triangle here. Roy Roy is fighting it but it looks tight! Scott pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roy Roy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chang Bing Bang (ranked 929 p4p, 57 weight class) and My Time (ranked 872 p4p, 49 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Chang Bing Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time throws a looping overhand right but Bing Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Bing Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Time misses with a lunging right hand
and Bing Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Bing Bang tries a body shot but Time blocks it.
Bing Bang presses Time against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Time pushes Bing Bang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Bing Bang.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Bing Bang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Time managing to block the knees to the body from Bing Bang.
Time can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Time finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Time lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bing Bang doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bing Bang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Bing Bang moves out of range of the leg kick from Time.
Bing Bang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bing Bang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Time throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bing Bang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Time throws a combination that misses
letting Bing Bang counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Time.
Bing Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a sloppy body shot
and Bing Bang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Time connects with a body shot.
Bing Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bing Bang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bing Bang is looking for a counter combo.
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!
Bing Bang slips under a jab.
As Time tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Time manages to avoid the attempt.
Time throws out a loose jab but Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bing Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Time.
Time scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bing Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Time misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bing Bang moves out of range as Time strikes.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Time manages to circle out of the way.
Bing Bang takes one to the chin there.
Bing Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time misses with a hook to the body
and Bing Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bing Bang has Time pressed against the cage, preventing Time from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Time avoiding damage as Bing Bang throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Bing Bang tries a body shot but Time blocks it.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bing Bang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Time's efforts to push away.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Time takes a shot to the head.
Time avoiding damage as Bing Bang throws knees to the body.
Time breaks the clinch.
A big right from Time misses.
Time just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBing Bang.
Bing Bang slips under a jab from Time.
Time takes a swing at Bing Bang's ribcage but misses.
Time looks to land a combination but Bing Bang avoids it well.
Time scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bing Bang ducks right into an uppercut from Time.
Time throws a hook but Bing Bang avoids it easily.
Bing Bang slips a straight right by Time.
Time lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bing Bang at a distance.
Time misses with an uppercut
and Bing Bang counters with a nice body kick.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Bing Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time connects with a leg kick. Bing Bang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Time.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bing Bang.
As Time tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Time manages to avoid the attempt.
Time waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing Bang.
Time misses the shot to the body.
Time misses with a left hand
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Time misses with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Time's knee momentarily.
Time misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bing Bang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Time.
Nice uppercut there from Time.
Bing Bang defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Bing Bang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Time.
Time rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bing Bang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Bing Bang counters with a quick kick to the body but Time blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang avoids the body shot from Time.
Bing Bang jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Time misses with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a straight right hand.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bing Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
My Time seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Time misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bing Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Time has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bing Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Time can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time throws a punch but it's blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang prevents a body shot from Time.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang breaks the clinch.
Bing Bang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Time.
Time throws the left hand but Bing Bang avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Bing Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Time throws a right hand that Bing Bang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bing Bang also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Time throws an off balance right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Time thinking.
Time misses with a left hand
letting Bing Bang counter with a right hand.
Time scores with a sloppy right hand. Bing Bang should have avoided that one.
Bing Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Bing Bang tried to counter with a leg kick but Time avoided it.
Time throws a body kick that misses.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Time manages to circle out of the way.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bing Bang manages to avoid it.
Time looks to throw the jab but Bing Bang is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Time manages to circle out of the way.
Time throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bing Bang counters by clinching up.
Time takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Bing Bang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bing Bang digs a right hand into Time's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Time's gas tank.
Bing Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Time wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing Bang has him pressed against the cage.
Time is trying to break the clinch but Bing Bang is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Bing Bang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bing Bang presses Time against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Time is breathing heavily.
Time breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but My Time will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Time misses its intended target.
Bing Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bing Bang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bing Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Time misses.
Time's corner calls for a 1-2. Time obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bing Bang slips a straight right by Time.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Time has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time misses with a body kick.
Time misses with an uppercut. Bing Bang saw that one coming.
Time misses with a two punch combination.
Bing Bang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time misses with a left hand
enabling Bing Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like My Time has been cut.
Time misses with an uppercut.
Bing Bang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Time throws a series of punches but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Bing Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Time misses with a low kick.
Time scores with a one two! Bing Bang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bing Bang staying out of range there.
Bing Bang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bing Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Time lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Time misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time misses with a kick to the body
and Bing Bang counters with a good low kick that Time was not able to check.
Bing Bang blocks a leg kick.
Time misses with a hook. Bing Bang ducked under it nicely.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing Bang counters with a body kick.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Time takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Time lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bing Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Time scores with a jab. Bing Bang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bing Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Time manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang blocks a jab.
Time throws a hook but Bing Bang blocks it.
As Time tries to get set, Bing Bang tries to push him back and clinch up but Time manages to avoid the attempt.
Time jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Time is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Time throws a leg kick which misses Bing Bang's front leg but catches the back leg as Bing Bang tries to avoid it.
Time scores with a spinning back kick!
Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bing Bang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bing Bang moves away from the strike by Time.
Bing Bang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bing Bang.
Time connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
My Time is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bing Bang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Time throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bing Bang on the side of the head.
Bing Bang dodges the punch combination from Time.
Time misses with an uppercut. Bing Bang saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Time misses.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on Bing Bang's shoulder, as Bing Bang tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
My Time comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Time 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... My Time!
A very excited looking My Time rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jones (ranked 698 p4p, 104 weight class) and Daniel Orndorf (ranked 1175 p4p, 167 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with King of Kings - Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Orndorf's choice of entrance music: Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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226 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orndorf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orndorf misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Orndorf slips the punch.
Orndorf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Orndorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Orndorf slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones slips a jab from Orndorf.
Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Orndorf drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orndorf throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Orndorf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orndorf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Orndorf.
Orndorf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Orndorf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orndorf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Orndorf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orndorf throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a head kick!
It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orndorf's half guard.
Orndorf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orndorf.
Orndorf is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Orndorf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniel Orndorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orndorf walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Orndorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones thuds a left hand into Orndorf's body.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Orndorf moves away and avoids it.
Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Orndorf off the cage and back into range.
Orndorf scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orndorf.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones slips a straight right by Orndorf.
Orndorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones cracks Orndorf with a good jab.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orndorf in his tracks.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Orndorf.
Orndorf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orndorf cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones defending well as Orndorf loads up on a big left hand.
Orndorf looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Orndorf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf takes one to the side of the head.
Jones thuds his right hand into Orndorf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orndorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orndorf moves away.
Orndorf connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones cracks Orndorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Orndorf misses the target.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orndorf doesn't seem bothered though.
Orndorf throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones cracks Orndorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orndorf misses with a looping left.
A big right from Orndorf misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Orndorf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orndorf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Orndorf controls the action.
Orndorf is working Jones over against the cage.
Orndorf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orndorf.
Orndorf scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Orndorf off balance momentarily.
Orndorf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orndorf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a hook.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orndorf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orndorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Orndorf swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Orndorf.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Orndorf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Orndorf misses the jab.
Orndorf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Orndorf's shoulder, as Orndorf tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Orndorf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orndorf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orndorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Orndorf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Orndorf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Orndorf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orndorf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Orndorf moved out of range.
Orndorf misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orndorf.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orndorf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones stalks Orndorf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orndorf's face. Orndorf staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orndorf finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Billy Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Orndorf tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orndorf wants to clinch.
Jones rushes Orndorf and presses him up against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orndorf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orndorf stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
Orndorf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orndorf as he avoids it easily.
Orndorf punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Orndorf had a free shot at his head there.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orndorf throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orndorf.
Orndorf connects with the punch.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orndorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orndorf walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones wants to slow Orndorf down by chopping away at his legs.
Orndorf throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with a head kick. Orndorf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones has Orndorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billy Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orndorf throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orndorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Orndorf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orndorf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Orndorf works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orndorf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Orndorf misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orndorf's elbow.
Jones tries to work over Orndorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orndorf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Orndorf.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orndorf. Orndorf obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Orndorf.
Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jones dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones digs a good body shot into Orndorf's ribs.
Orndorf throws a big shot that misses.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom.
Orndorf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jones trying to control the action but Orndorf is working from the bottom.
Orndorf is trying to get back to half guard.
Orndorf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Still in half guard, Orndorf seems content to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Orndorf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Orndorf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is looking to control Orndorf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orndorf in particular looking to stall.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones tries to kick Orndorf off but Orndorf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Orndorf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones tries to kick Orndorf off but Orndorf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orndorf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orndorf can do to turn this around?
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Orndorf controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Orndorf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orndorf's sensitive parts.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orndorf pinned against the cage. Orndorf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Orndorf throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orndorf lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Orndorf pushes him off.
Orndorf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Orndorf counters with a nice uppercut.
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Orndorf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Orndorf ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Orndorf cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orndorf misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orndorf is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orndorf is able to avoid easily.
Orndorf lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orndorf quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orndorf gets full guard.
Orndorf wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Orndorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orndorf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orndorf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Orndorf is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Orndorf is still trying to improve position.
Daniel Orndorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Billy Jones.
Well Jones 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jones!
A relieved looking Billy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 648 p4p, 95 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 747 p4p, 113 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Swanson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips under a jab from Swanson.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Swanson misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Swanson blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson checks a low kick from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Swanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva lunges at Swanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swanson's hand.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silva avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Swanson misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Swanson's head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swanson.
Swanson is trying to break free.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 nice left hand lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Silva is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva blocks a head kick by Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swanson jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A countering left hand to the body from Swanson misses.
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Swanson slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swanson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swanson just manages to avoid it.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A left lands for Silva.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up but Swanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva checks a low kick from Swanson.
Silva defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Swanson.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Silva keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Silva tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body shot.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Swanson blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swanson tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Silva.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
Starling Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Swanson is rocked!
It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
Silva prevents Swanson from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swanson misses with a knee strike.
Swanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands an uppercut.
Swanson trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swanson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily. Silva doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Swanson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Swanson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva 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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