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WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg Weber (ranked 7445 p4p, 24574 weight class) and Pasha Pedikov (ranked 700 p4p, 777 weight class). Pasha Pedikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber misses with an uppercut
and Pedikov counters with a head kick. That will keep Weber thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pedikov misses with a takedown attempt - Weber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pedikov looks to land a body kick but Weber moved away.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedikov is just out of range.
Weber misses with a straight right.
Weber with the inside leg kick.
Weber tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedikov instigates a clinch.
Pedikov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pedikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weber is pushing Pedikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Weber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedikov.
Georg Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weber with a jab.
Weber throws a body punch but Pedikov moves out of range.
Weber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pedikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Weber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weber gets underhooks to prevent Pedikov's takedown attempt.
Pedikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Weber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Weber to work.
Pedikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Pedikov is trying to pull guard but Weber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedikov on the side of the head.
Weber closes the distance and pushes Pedikov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Weber pushes Pedikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Weber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pedikov tries to pull guard but Weber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weber.
Pedikov dodges an elbow strike from Weber.
Weber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georg Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pedikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pedikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Weber tries to sprawl out of it but Pedikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weber throws a body punch but Pedikov moves out of range.
Weber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Weber misses the target.
Weber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weber motions for Pedikov to come forward. Weber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedikov.
Weber throws a leg kick which misses Pedikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedikov tries to avoid it.
Pedikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pedikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weber swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedikov looks winded!
Weber throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pedikov is defended easily by Weber.
Pedikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Weber.
Weber catches Pedikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pedikov blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedikov slips a jab and a cross from Weber.
Weber throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber dominated that round.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weber keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weber misses with a body punch.
Pedikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedikov. That did some damage!
Pedikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weber counters with a series of strikes. Pedikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber keeps the fight on the outside.
Weber misses with the combination.
Pedikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedikov clinches up against the cage.
Weber lands a nice uppercut.
Weber manages to break the clinch.
Weber lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Weber misses
and Pedikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Pedikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weber counters with a right hand to the body.
Georg Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Pedikov is breathing heavily.
Pedikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weber.
Weber thumps Pedikov with a low kick.
Pedikov gets tackled into the cage by Weber. Weber maintains the clinch.
Weber pushes off an throws an elbow but Pedikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber throws a push kick but Pedikov slaps the foot to one side.
Pedikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Weber.
Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedikov can do to turn this around?
Pedikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Weber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Georg Weber is winning the standup battle so far.
Pedikov clinches up with Weber and pushes him back against the cage.
Pedikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pedikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weber prevents it.
Weber digs a right hand into Pedikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pedikov's gas tank.
Pedikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weber is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weber is struggling to control the position.
Weber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pedikov counter with a right hand.
Weber clinches with his opponent.
Weber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weber misses with a low kick.
Pedikov is looking to clinch but Weber is avoiding it.
Weber darts in and clinches Pedikov up against the cage.
Weber gets through Pedikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weber lands a shoulder strike.
Weber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber moves into the clinch.
Weber throws an elbow that misses.
Weber pushes Pedikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedikov avoiding damage as Weber throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Weber to work.
Weber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedikov moves to clinch but Weber breaks away
and Weber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weber connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Weber lands.
Weber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weber misses the jab.
A jab from Weber does it's job there.
Pasha Pedikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber throws a hook to the side of Pedikov's head but Pedikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weber scores with a head kick. Pedikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pedikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weber tries to avoid it but Pedikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weber to the ground. Weber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Weber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weber moves into the clinch successfully.
Weber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Pasha Pedikov has been cut.
Weber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weber scores with a shoulder strike.
Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weber swings for the body but Pedikov moves out of range.
Pedikov moves out of range as Weber throws a body kick.
Pedikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weber finds it's way round the side to connect with Pedikov's head.
Pedikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber throws a lazy right hand but Pedikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pedikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Weber.
Weber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weber moves into the clinch successfully.
Weber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weber throws an elbow that misses.
Weber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pedikov.
Pedikov takes a shot to the head.
Weber lands a shot to the body.
Weber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weber misses the shot to the body.
Weber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber throws out a leg kick but Pedikov moves out of range and Weber only half commits.
Pedikov shoots in and drives through. Weber sprawls well.
Georg Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Weber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedikov throws a counter combo.
Pedikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Weber.
Weber lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pedikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Pedikov misses with a combination
and Weber counters with a right hand to the body.
Weber scores with a nice strike.
Weber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pedikov unleashes a big counter combination but Weber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weber lands with a right hand.
Weber connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weber throws a body shot but no joy.
Weber throws a head kick but Pedikov moves out of range.
Pedikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Weber.
Weber cracks Pedikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weber misses with a combination
and Pedikov counters with a series of strikes. Weber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pedikov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Weber to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weber connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Weber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weber to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick lands for Weber.
Pedikov tries for a takedown but Weber circles away easily
and Weber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weber misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Weber.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber tests Pedikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedikov moves out of range as Weber strikes.
Weber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pasha Pedikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georg Weber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georg Weber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weber 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg Weber!
Georg Weber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 5107 p4p, 5322 weight class) and Wesley Carter (ranked 220 p4p, 226 weight class). Wesley Carter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Carter lands but Da Santiago takes it in his stride.
Da Santiago connects with the punch.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter scores with a head kick.
Carter darts in and clinches Da Santiago up against the cage.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Da Santiago blocks it.
Da Santiago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Da Santiago pulls Carter into guard.
Da Santiago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Da Santiago doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Carter paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Da Santiago - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Weir (ranked 7201 p4p, 24522 weight class) and Myles Judge (ranked 654 p4p, 752 weight class). 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Weir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Judge!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weir's back!
Weir is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Weir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Judge gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Weir is defending well but eventually Judge manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Weir has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myles Judge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Piccio (ranked 4064 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Ting Wallawallabingbang (ranked 401 p4p, 422 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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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 2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Luciano Piccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Wallawallabingbang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallawallabingbang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Piccio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Piccio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallawallabingbang keeps working.
Piccio working Wallawallabingbang over with strikes.
Piccio stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that.
Wallawallabingbang throws Piccio to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallawallabingbang lands with a nice combination. Piccio backs away looking to recover.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio moves away
and Piccio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallawallabingbang looks winded!
Piccio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallawallabingbang at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang closes the distance but Piccio moves to the side
and Piccio counters with a single leg into guard. Wallawallabingbang didn't expect that.
Wallawallabingbang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piccio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piccio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio stands up over Wallawallabingbang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Piccio cracks Wallawallabingbang with a solid left hand.
 Wallawallabingbang is rocked!
Wallawallabingbang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piccio defends well.
Piccio works over Wallawallabingbang with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallawallabingbang is still in real trouble! Can Piccio finish him?
Piccio controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piccio advances position into side control!
Piccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Piccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallawallabingbang seems to have recovered his senses.
Piccio working the head with strikes.
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!
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallawallabingbang enables Piccio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallawallabingbang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Piccio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallawallabingbang won't be happy with that.
Piccio scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piccio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Piccio misses with a few strikes there.
Piccio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallawallabingbang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Piccio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Piccio.
Piccio stands up and beckons Wallawallabingbang to join him on the feet.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Piccio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wallawallabingbang tries to bench press Piccio off him but Piccio keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Piccio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallawallabingbang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Piccio lands some shots froms side control.
Piccio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Piccio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallawallabingbang sprawls well. Wallawallabingbang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piccio gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallawallabingbang tries to clinch but Piccio is having none of it.
Piccio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallawallabingbang darts in trying to clinch
and Piccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallawallabingbang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piccio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallawallabingbang some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piccio trying to control the position but Wallawallabingbang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Piccio dominated that round.
That's time! Piccio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallawallabingbang tries to sprawl but Piccio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Piccio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallawallabingbang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piccio is looking to take a break and control but Wallawallabingbang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallawallabingbang is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Piccio there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piccio lands a nice short elbow.
Wallawallabingbang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piccio postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wallawallabingbang to stand up.
Piccio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallawallabingbang defends it nicely.
Wallawallabingbang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallawallabingbang looks to clinch
and Piccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piccio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Piccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallawallabingbang can do to turn this around?
Wallawallabingbang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Piccio controls the pace.
Piccio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Piccio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallawallabingbang's head.
Piccio stands and steps away. Wallawallabingbang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Piccio lands a jab to the nose.
Piccio throws an overhand right that drops Wallawallabingbang like a sack of potatoes! Piccio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Piccio!
Luciano Piccio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Philips (ranked 4883 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Jason Bush (ranked 560 p4p, 163 weight class). Bush is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Greedy Fly. 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bush misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Philips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Philips misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Philips looks to land a combination. Bush sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Philips slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Bush.
A jab from Bush finds it's way through Philips's defenses.
Bush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips moves out of range as Bush strikes.
Philips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Trevor Philips has been cut.
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!
Bush avoids the body shot from Philips.
Philips throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips slips a straight right by Bush.
Bush sends Philips crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bush is motioning to the referee to let Philips up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Philips is rocked!
Philips tries to get into range but Bush steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Philips! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bush scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bush!
Jason Bush was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pann Khumpai (ranked 2500 p4p, 24841 weight class) and Duffy Fulcher (ranked 253 p4p, 586 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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3 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pann Khumpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duffy Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumpai rushes Fulcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khumpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Fulcher tries to pull guard but Khumpai holds him up against the cage and eventually Fulcher drops back down to his feet.
Khumpai stalling the fight.
Khumpai presses Fulcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fulcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fulcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khumpai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.
Khumpai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Duffy Fulcher has been cut.
Fulcher looks winded!
Fulcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khumpai defends it nicely.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fulcher or not.
Fulcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khumpai prevents it.
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai digs a right hand into Fulcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fulcher's gas tank.
Khumpai gets through Fulcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fulcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Khumpai is leaning against Fulcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai closes the distance and clinches.
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khumpai stalls.
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai scores with a three punch combo!
Fulcher is rocked!
Khumpai takes the fight into the clinch.
Fulcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Khumpai finish him?
Khumpai lands a shot to the body.
Fulcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Khumpai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fulchers head.
Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Fulcher tries to clinch but Khumpai moves away
and Khumpai counters with a crisp right that sends Fulcher to the canvas! Khumpai follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pann Khumpai!
Pann Khumpai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fist MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darrion Vaughn (ranked 2737 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 147 p4p, 174 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denisov takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
Vaughn looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.
Denisov needs to keep his hands up - Vaughn had a free shot at his head there.
Vaughn misses with a hook
and Denisov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Denisov.
Denisov looking for a takedown.
Vaughn is trying to push Denisov away but Denisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn can't break the clinch.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denisov jumps guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denisov wants a takedown.
Denisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaughn's efforts to push away.
Vaughn tries to break the clinch but Denisov is controlling the position.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov pulls Vaughn into guard.
Vaughn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vaughn won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
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.
Vaughn wants to get up but he can't break Denisov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Denisov wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Denisov wants to hit a sweep here but Vaughn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denisov there!
Vaughn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vaughn avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaughn avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Vaughn stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Denisov with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Denisov throws a good cross that connects.
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughn walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vaughn throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaughn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaughn gets underhooks to prevent Denisov's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Denisov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughn.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Denisov ducked under it nicely.
Denisov staying out of range there.
Denisov feints the counter takedown.
Denisov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Denisov connects with a single shot there.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov blocks it.
Denisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaughn.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughn as Denisov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch.
Vaughn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denisov drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Vaughn any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Denisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Denisov persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaughn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denisov ducks right into an uppercut from Vaughn.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Denisov's head but Denisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Denisov is out of range.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vaughn loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Vaughn scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denisov.
A countering left hand to the body from Denisov misses.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.
Denisov slips a jab from Vaughn.
Denisov staying out of range there.
Denisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn misses with a hook
and Denisov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Vaughn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Denisov has him pressed against the cage.
Denisov manages to break the clinch.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Denisov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Denisov has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Denisov counters by moving into the clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Denisov pulls Vaughn into guard.
Denisov is striking but Vaughn is not phased and passes to half guard.
Denisov trying to get back to full guard but Vaughn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vaughn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn misses with a left hand
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn throws the left hand but Denisov avoids the punch easily.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Denisov.
Denisov shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Vaughn leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaughn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denisov counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at Denisov to acknowledge the strikes.
Denisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
That's time! Vaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Denisov moved out of range.
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov.
Denisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Denisov keeps control of Vaughn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn won't allow it.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denisov blocks a jab.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Vaughn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Denisov keeps him there for the moment.
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Denisov has double underhooks.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov can't get the takedown.
Denis Denisov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vaughn is trying to force a seperation but Denisov has the dominant position.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denisov looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Denisov instigates a clinch.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denisov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughn uses from the top position.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Denisov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vaughn is now in half guard.
Vaughn is thwarting Denisov's attempts to control the position.
Vaughn stands up from half guard.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Denisov is out of range.
Denisov slips a jab from Vaughn.
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denisov! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a right hand that misses
and Denisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Denisov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Denisov's head but Denisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Vaughn misses its intended target.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
Denisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denisov forces Vaughn back against the cage and clinches.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Denisov jumps guard but Vaughn stands there with Denisov around his waist. Denisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Denisov has double underhooks.
Darrion Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denisov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaughn avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
Darrion Vaughn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nash Andrews (ranked 2898 p4p, 24659 weight class) and Roland Charlemange (ranked 350 p4p, 690 weight class). The key to victory for Nash Andrews has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Charlemange!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews checks a low kick from Charlemange.
Charlemange feints and as Andrews raises his hands in defense, Charlemange changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andrews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Andrews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrews lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charlemange throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
Andrews is looking to counter with a body kick.
Andrews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Charlemange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andrews regains half guard.
Andrews has hold of Charlemange's hands but Charlemange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charlemange pulls his head out easily.
Andrews tries to roll over but Charlemange keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews moves into full guard.
Charlemange tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Charlemange is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andrews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Charlemange uses it to pass to side control.
Charlemange working the head with strikes.
Andrews is rocked!
It looks like Nash Andrews has been cut.
Andrews is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Charlemange has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charlemange lands a strong strike to the head of Andrews. That's dazed him! Charlemange looking to finish here. Andrews is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Charlemange lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Charlemange!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xi Li (ranked 3664 p4p, 6582 weight class) and Fighter For Money (ranked 440 p4p, 628 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fighter For Money!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Money throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
For Money gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite For Money's efforts to push away.
For Money wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
For Money takes a shot to the head.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
For Money is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li lands with a right to the head.
For Money is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li lands a body shot.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
For Money tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
For Money looks winded!
Li lands a body punch.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Li pushes For Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
Li scores with a hook to the body.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Li pushes For Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of For Moneys head.
Nice body punch from Li.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
Li is leaning against For Money and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Li.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Li - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Li.
Nice body punch from Li - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li working For Money over with knees to the body.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to For Money's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. For Money won't want to take too many of those.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Li.
For Money wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of For Moneys head.
Li lands a body shot.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Li.
Li working For Money over with knees to the body.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li digs a right hand into For Money's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on For Money's gas tank.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li.
Li lands with a right to the head.
Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Li is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Li.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down For Money.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fighter For Money has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
For Money is rocked!
Li lands with a light punch inside.
For Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li pushes For Money against the cage. Li is working some dirty boxing. Li pushes off with a quick right hook! For Money goes down! For Money tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Li moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xi Li!
Xi Li made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Scott (ranked 1199 p4p, 1770 weight class) and Bjorn Olsson (ranked 178 p4p, 247 weight class). Olsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: B!tch Lasagna. Bjorn Olsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Scott's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Olsson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott tries to clinch up
and Olsson counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Olsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsson is just out of range.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Olsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson is having none of it.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Olsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsson! But no joy.
Scott tries to clinch
and Olsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Olsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olsson takes one to the chin there.
Olsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott moves to clinch but Olsson breaks away
and Olsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott thows a leg kick but Olsson checks it
enabling Olsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott lands with a nice body kick.
Scott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Olsson counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Scott is predictable there
and Olsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott misses the body punch
enabling Olsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott tries to clinch up
and Olsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobby Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Olsson throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
enabling Olsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott swings for the body but Olsson moves out of range.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsson counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Olsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Scott wants to clinch up but Olsson keeps it at a distance.
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson is having none of it.
Scott tests Olsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bjorn Olsson has been cut.
Olsson blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olsson moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott closes the distance but Olsson moves to the side
and Olsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Olsson counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsson.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olsson.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Olsson circles away.
Olsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Olsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Scott backs off Olsson throws a huge counter combo but Scott manages to avoid it all.
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson moves away
and Olsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Olsson.
Olsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Olsson pushes him off.
Olsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott misses with a double jab
and Olsson counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scott looks to clinch
and Olsson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Olsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olsson's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott is looking to clinch but Olsson is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olsson is able to avoid easily.
Olsson throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott is looking to wear down Olsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Olsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsson! But no joy.
That kick from Scott tenderised Olsson's leg. Olsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bjorn Olsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scott - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott closes the distance and pushes Olsson back into the cage.
Olsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olsson blocks a body shot from Scott.
Olsson is trying to break free.
Olsson breaks the clinch.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch there but Olsson circles away.
Olsson throws a counter combo.
Bobby Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott wants to clinch.
Scott cracks Olsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Olsson in a clinch.
Olsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott tries to work over Olsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott has Olsson pressed against the cage, preventing Olsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olsson is breathing heavily.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olsson backwards.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olsson avoids it.
Olsson can't break the clinch.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Scott.
Olsson is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olsson is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Olsson working hard to break the clinch.
Olsson breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Scott catches Olsson right on the button with a cross.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott gets a clinch.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olsson is defending well for now.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Olsson blocks with his arms.
Olsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Olsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scott.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Olsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Olsson ducks down to avoid it.
As Scott backs off Olsson throws a huge counter combo but Scott manages to avoid it all.
Scott keeps Olsson at a distance using the push kick.
We've been informed that Olsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott moves to clinch but Olsson breaks away
enabling Olsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsson throws a counter combo.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott digs a right hand underneath Olsson's ribcage. Olsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olsson is trying to break free.
Olsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott digs a right hand into Olsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olsson's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Scott.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Olsson working hard to break the clinch.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsson's elbow.
Olsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson moves away
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsson defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Olsson throws a counter combo.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Olsson's shoulder, as Olsson tries to avoid the shot.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olsson counters with a straight right hand.
Scott misses with a body punch
and Olsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Olsson blocks the low kick.
Scott wants to clinch but Olsson slips to the side
and Olsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook. Olsson ducked under it nicely.
Olsson is looking for the big counter here.
Olsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsson.
Scott rushes Olsson and presses him up against the cage.
Olsson blocks a body shot from Scott.
Olsson is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Olsson blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
Olsson blocks a body shot from Scott.
Olsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents Olsson from breaking the clinch.
Olsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Olsson breaks from the clinch.
Olsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Scott backs off Olsson throws a huge counter combo but Scott manages to avoid it all.
Scott closes the distance but Olsson moves to the side
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson moves out of range.
Olsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsson moves away.
Olsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Olsson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott misses with a leg kick
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott tests Olsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Olsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott tries to clinch but Olsson moves away
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
Scott 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.
Olsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a hook to the body
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott tries to clinch there but Olsson circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Olsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott looks to clinch
and Olsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Olsson counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Olsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olsson defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Olsson is looking for the big counter here.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Olsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott misses with a shot to the body
and Olsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Olsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott throws a right hand that misses
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Olsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott moves to clinch but Olsson breaks away
and Olsson counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Olsson backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Olsson circles away.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott closes the distance and pushes Olsson back into the cage.
Olsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Olsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott cracks Olsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsson moves away.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott thumps Olsson with a low kick.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Olsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsson.
Olsson throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Olsson circles away.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Olsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to clinch but Olsson is avoiding it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Olsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olsson throws a counter combo.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Olsson slips the punch.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott swings for the body but Olsson moves out of range.
Olsson throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsson unleashes a big counter combination but Scott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott misses with a shot to the body
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsson tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands an elbow just above Olsson 's eye.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Olsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott rushes Olsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olsson manages to break the clinch.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Olsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Scott
and Olsson counters with a series of strikes. Scott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Olsson tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Scott lands a shot to the body.
Olsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsson is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olsson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsson blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Olsson is trying to break free.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Olsson avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Olsson avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olsson has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Scott as the two fighters clinch.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott missing with knees to the body.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Olsson managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Olsson tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Olsson tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Scott had his way with Bjorn Olsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Olsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott moves into the clinch.
Olsson tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Scott lands an elbow inside.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott scores a nice knee to the body.
Olsson tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsson's elbow.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scott.
Olsson managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Olsson prevents a body shot from Scott.
Olsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right hook to the body lands for Scott.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Olsson's ribcage. Olsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Olsson blocks with his arms.
Scott gets through Olsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsson backwards.
Scott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scott tries a body shot but Olsson blocks it.
Olsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Olsson is trying to break free.
Scott connects with a knee to the head.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsson backwards.
Nice elbow from Scott.
Olsson is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Scott.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Olsson blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olsson avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Scott.
Bobby Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Olsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Olsson blocks it.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Olsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Scott misses
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott wants to clinch
and Olsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott tries to clinch up
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Olsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Olsson.
As Scott backs off Olsson throws a huge counter combo but Scott manages to avoid it all.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott thuds his shin into the meat of Olsson's side.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott wants to clinch up but Olsson keeps it at a distance.
Olsson is looking for the big counter here.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Olsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Olsson counters with a straight right hand.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olsson is looking for the big counter here.
Olsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
As Scott backs off Olsson throws a huge counter combo but Scott manages to avoid it all.
Olsson slips a jab from Scott.
Scott scores with a leg kick.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
letting Olsson counter with a right hand.
Scott thows a leg kick but Olsson checks it
and Olsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Scott!
Bobby Scott took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Bjorn Olsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Guess I should be going back to fighting bums.'.
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