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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 114 p4p, 201 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 14 p4p, 27 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê slips a straight right by Power.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Power feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Power throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lê.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Power lands with a right hand.
Power has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Power tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
A short left from Power.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lê misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lê dodges an elbow strike from Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a right hand.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power lands an elbow just above Lê 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê blocks a body shot from Power.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê can't break the clinch.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
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!
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Power blocking some punches.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power working aggressively here.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Lê working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power is looking to clinch but Lê is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lê misses the target.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Lê shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê lands a nice uppercut.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Lê misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê slips under a jab from Power.
Power misses the jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lê takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power misses with a head kick.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Lê blocks a body shot from Power.
Lê is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Lê.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê blocks a leg kick.
Lê checks a low kick from Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Power looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Power is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Lê thuds his shin into the meat of Power's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
A head kick misses from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Lê circles away.
Lê has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power prevents a body shot from Lê.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Lê blocks with his arms.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lê.
Power is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Power looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Lê connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Lê misses with some punches.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Lê scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Lê presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê working aggressively here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Power misses with some punches.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lê is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Lê tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocking some punches.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a left to the head.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power lands an elbow inside that Lê shrugs off.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with the head strike.
A short right from Power on the inside.
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!
Power misses with some punches.
Lê prevents a body shot from Power.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê lands with a short shot to the head.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Lê lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lê here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Lê cracks Power with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lê 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Marinov (ranked 594 p4p, 1204 weight class) and Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 82 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov moves out of range as Benn Jr strikes.
Marinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marinov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
The referee calls for Marinov to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr wants to stall.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Marinov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benn Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Benn Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Marinov stalling the fight.
Marinov keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benn Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Marinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benn Jr.
Marinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benn Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marinov tries to clinch but Benn Jr is having none of it.
Marinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr lands with a hook. Marinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov is struggling to control the position.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Benn Jr checks the leg kick.
Benn Jr tried to score with a low kick but Marinov checks it.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marinov closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Marinov landing knees to the body.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Marinov as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Benn Jr.
Marinov is leaning against Benn Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benn Jr looks winded!
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Marinov clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Marinov - that landed with a thud.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marinov doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Marinov.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
Marinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Marinov slams his shin into Benn Jr's torso.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn Jr.
Marinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Marinov.
Marinov tests Benn Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Marinov is out of range.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Benn Jr with an uppercut!
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn Jr can do to turn this around?
Marinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marinov lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr throws a shot to the body.
Benn Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marinov misses with a combination
and Benn Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Benn Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marinov moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Benn Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
Benn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benn Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marinov!
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marinov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benn Jr up against the cage.
Marinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marinov can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
Marinov working Benn Jr over with knees to the body.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Nice elbow from Marinov.
 It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Benn Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Marinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benn Jr.
Marinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Benn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marinov lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marinov misses the target.
It seemed like Benn Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Benn Jr misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Benn Jr slips the punch.
Benn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benn Jr moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marinov has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benn Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Benn Jr.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benn Jr.
Marinov pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Marinov.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Marinov has the dominant position.
Marinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov effectively controlling the action here.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Marinov has him pressed against the cage.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Marinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Marinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marinov is looking to counter the offense by Benn Jr and move into the clinch.
Benn Jr misses the shot to the body.
Marinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benn Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marinov tries to counter by clinching up but Benn Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benn Jr walks into a jab.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Marinov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov cracks Benn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov throws the kick towards the body but Benn Jr avoids it.
Marinov avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
Marinov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marinov scores with a jab. Benn Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Benn Jr misses
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov scores with a body shot.
Marinov clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Marinov cracks Benn Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marinov tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marinov.
 Benn Jr is rocked!
Benn Jr finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Marinov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Benn Jr falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Marinov!
After the fight, Emil Marinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Nigel Benn Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 862 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 100 p4p, 130 weight class). Honey comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. Tektas has chosen Alexander The Great as his entrance music. Demetrius Tektas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 3, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas blocks a jab.
Honey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Tektas's head but Tektas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tektas unleashes a big counter combination but Honey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tektas.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey throws a right and a left that Tektas avoids nicely.
Tektas throws a sloppy head kick and Honey moves out of range easily.
Honey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tektas counters with a nice uppercut.
Honey throws a low kick but Tektas avoids it.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey jabs Tektas right on the nose. Tektas blinks but takes it well.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses the jab.
Honey throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Honey misses.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Honey misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tektas misses with the combination.
Honey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Honey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey misses with a hook.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honey as he avoids it easily.
Honey throws a poor cross that misses
and Tektas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honey's guard.
Tektas throws a strike but Honey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas trying to control the position.
Tektas wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tektas wants to improve his position but instead Honey has moved into half guard.
Honey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tektas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honey's back!
Will Tektas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tektas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Honey doesn't escape.
Honey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tektas.
Tektas looking to break Honey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Honey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tektas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control.
Tektas has got his arm under Honey's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Honey has spun round into Tektas's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Tektas looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tektas is on top in guard.
Honey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Honey misses with a lunging right hand
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tektas looks to land a strike but Honey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tektas looking to sit in guard and control but Honey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tektas has his hands on Honey's head, controlling the position.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas working a defensive guard but Honey manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas struggling a bit here.
Tektas seems a little lost for a moment, as Honey dominates the positioning.
Tektas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tektas is looking to get back to full guard here but Honey has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tektas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tektas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Honey's best efforts.
Tektas manages to get to full guard.
Tektas being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Honey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honey tries to score with a low kick but Tektas moves his leg out of the way.
Tektas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tektas throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Tektas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Honey has time to react.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Honey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Honey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Honey throws a body punch but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honey looks to throw the jab but Tektas is out of range.
Tektas needs to keep his hands up - Honey had a free shot at his head there.
Honey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tektas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tektas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tektas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honey lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Honey.
Tektas throws a right hand that misses
and Honey counters with a three punch combo that has Tektas backing up. Tektas nods at Honey to acknowledge the strikes.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Honey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Honey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tektas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Honey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Honey.
Honey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tektas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey checks a leg kick.
That kick from Honey tenderised Tektas's leg. Tektas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tektas moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Honey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around?
Honey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tektas circles away quickly and effectively.
Tektas lands a jab.
Honey throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
Honey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tektas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoney.
The fighters circling - Tektas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Honey sprawls well. Honey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tektas gets slowly back to his feet.
Honey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tektas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tektas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Honey.
A big right from Tektas misses.
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Honey has closed the distance and engaged Tektas in a clinch.
Tektas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Honey is trying to keep an underhook but Tektas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tektas.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tektas.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tektas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tektas trying to control the action but Honey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Honey to regain full guard.
Tektas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Honey misses with a body kick.
Honey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tektas shoots in but no luck this time.
Honey throws a leg kick that misses.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tektas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey misses with a combination
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Honey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tektas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tektas lands an overhand right.
Honey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tektas checks it well.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Honey as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey 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.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Gotti (ranked 845 p4p, 1113 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 115 p4p, 134 weight class). Gotti comes to the cage accompanied by King Of Kings. Dominic Gotti has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Gotti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gotti tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pit in the buildup to the fight.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gotti tries to clinch up
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Dominic Gotti has been cut.
Gotti checks a leg kick.
Gotti takes a swing at Brakeley's ribcage but misses.
Gotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley slips a jab from Gotti .
Brakeley thuds his right hand into Gotti 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brakeley moves away from the strike by Gotti .
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Gotti tries to clinch up but Brakeley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut. Gotti saw that one coming.
Gotti tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brakeley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Gotti tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Gotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Gotti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gotti blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
Brakeley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gotti blocks it.
Gotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brakeley. Brakeley obviously looking to wear him down.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
and Gotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gotti .
Brakeley tries to throw a body punch but Gotti avoids it by throwing Brakeley back against the cage.
Brakeley working aggressively here.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab.
Brakeley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
A punch combination from Brakeley misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Gotti is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Gotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotti lands a big right hand that sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Gotti stays standing though and waves Brakeley back to his feet!
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Brakeley is stalling here.
Gotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley cracks Gotti with a nice body shot.
Gotti blocking some punches.
Gotti misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gotti misses with some punches.
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Gotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti .
Gotti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti tries a body shot but Brakeley blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gotti lands with a left to the head.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Brakeley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gotti lands a shoulder strike.
Gotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Gotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gotti misses with the head strike.
Gotti blocks an uppercut.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brakeley misses with a shot to the body
and Gotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotti 's elbow.
Gotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Gotti on the inside.
Gotti misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Gotti will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brakeley lands a jab to Gotti 's midsection.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Gotti 's shoulder, as Gotti tries to avoid the shot.
Gotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brakeley throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley lands with a right hand.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gotti moves out of range.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Gotti .
Brakeley looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Gotti is looking to counter the offense by Brakeley and move into the clinch.
Brakeley misses with a body punch
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gotti prevents Brakeley from breaking the clinch.
Brakeley misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gotti as Brakeley tries to tie him up.
Gotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brakeley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gotti is keeping busy.
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley misses with a body shot
and Gotti moves into the clinch.
Brakeley can't find room to land a body shot as Gotti controls the action.
Gotti blocking some punches.
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti tries to clinch but Brakeley moves out of range.
Brakeley throws out a counter right but Gotti avoids it with no problem.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley gets tackled into the cage by Gotti . Gotti maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti keeps control of Brakeley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotti lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gotti drops Brakeley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brakeley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brakeley is rocked!
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Gotti lands a body punch.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Gotti finish him?
Gotti has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gotti creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brakeley with a big uppercut! Brakeley tries to clinch up but Gotti pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley covers up and Gotti unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominic Gotti !
Dominic Gotti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemellus Axius (ranked 1004 p4p, 543 weight class) and Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 116 p4p, 77 weight class). Axius comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gemellus Axius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Axius moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Axius tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Axius tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Axius 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.
Axius is looking to clinch.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Axius's belly button to the back.
Axius wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Axius.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Axius tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axius blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Axius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axius working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Axius has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius lands with a short shot to the head.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working Axius over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Axius scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Axius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axius prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Axius misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Axius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Axius jumps back.
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Axius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that 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.
Axius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Axius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Axius is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Axius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Axius.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Axius throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Axius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Axius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit gets through Axius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Axius is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Axius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Axius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Axius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Axius misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axius.
Axius scores with a jab.
Axius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemellus Axius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axius prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axius is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius misses with some punches.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Axius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Axius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axius misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Axius misses with a low kick.
Axius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Axius.
Axius throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius just misses with a punch to the body.
Axius moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Axius fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Axius.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Axius looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Axius sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Axius moved away.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axius was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axius manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axius.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axius throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit motions for Axius to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Axius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Axius staying out of range there.
Axius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Axius doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Axius scores with a push kick.
Axius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
Axius misses with a wild combination.
Axius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Axius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Axius blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Axius.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Axius checks a leg kick.
Axius tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axius moves out of range of the body kick.
Axius tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Axius.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius working aggressively here.
Axius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Axius blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Axius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axius's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Axius drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Yodsawan Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 503 p4p, 709 weight class) and Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 68 p4p, 98 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dupree misses with a low kick as Blazkov jumps back.
Blazkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Blazkov tries to land a front kick but Dupree steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blazkov lands with a cross.
Dupree throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Dupree.
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Dupree ducks down to avoid it.
Blazkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dupree looks to land a body kick but Blazkov moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dupree looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blazkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blazkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dupree jabs Blazkov right on the nose. Blazkov blinks but takes it well.
Dupree finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dupree. That's going to slow Blazkov down.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Blazkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
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!
Blazkov misses with a body shot.
Blazkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dupree is out of range.
We've been informed that Blazkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Dupree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blazkov slips a straight right by Dupree.
Blazkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Blazkov checks a leg kick.
Blazkov avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Blazkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree misses with a body kick.
Blazkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazkov manages to avoid it.
Blazkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Dupree is wise to it.
Blazkov cracks Dupree with an open hand slap.
Dupree misses with a low kick.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Blazkov digs a good body shot into Dupree's ribs.
Blazkov misses with a wild body shot.
Blazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupree lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blazkov will feel that in the morning.
Blazkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dupree counters with a nice uppercut.
Blazkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dupree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree misses with a wild body shot.
Dupree scores with a head kick.
Blazkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blazkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a good low kick that Dupree was not able to check.
Dupree motions for Blazkov to come forward. Dupree throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dupree had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dupree lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blazkov. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blazkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Dupree takes a swing at Blazkov's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulysses Blazkov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupree throws a leg kick but Blazkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blazkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Dupree is wise to it.
Blazkov throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily.
Dupree thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blazkov walks into a stiff left hand from Dupree.
Dupree throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dupree connects with a looping right hand.
Dupree digs a good hook to Blazkov's body.
Dupree with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses.
Blazkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dupree tries to land a leg kick but Blazkov saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Blazkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blazkov counters with a head kick that drops Dupree to the mat! Dupree scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Dupree is rocked!
Dupree chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Dupree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blazkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
A leg kick checked by Blazkov.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Blazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlazkov.
Blazkov tries to land a leg kick but Dupree saw it coming and moves away.
Dupree throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blazkov digs a good hook to Dupree's body.
Blazkov cracks Dupree with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blazkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dupree to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov thumps Dupree with a low kick.
Dupree connects with a body shot that sends Blazkov's belly button to the back.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree lands with a right hand.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Dupree is predictable there
and Blazkov counters with a good low kick that Dupree was not able to check.
Dupree tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blazkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blazkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blazkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blazkov. Dupree shrugs it off though.
Blazkov tries to land a body kick
and Dupree counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
and Blazkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blazkov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dupree is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Schmidt (ranked 795 p4p, 259 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 93 p4p, 30 weight class). Stoddler has chosen Arcade Fire - Ready to Start as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoddler misses with a body kick.
Schmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Stoddler.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schmidt works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoddler.
Stoddler swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schmidt lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Stoddler as Schmidt shoots in.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schmidt misses with a hook
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
Stoddler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Stoddler thows a leg kick but Schmidt checks it
and Schmidt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoddler walks into a left hand.
Schmidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt misses with an uppercut. Stoddler saw that one coming.
Schmidt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Stoddler.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt is looking to slow Stoddler down with leg kicks.
Schmidt misses with a hook.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoddler connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoddler slips a jab from Schmidt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoddler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmidt - the referee stops the clock and Stoddler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmidt. Stoddler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Schmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Stoddler throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Stoddler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Stoddler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schmidt misses with a right hand
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoddler throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Stoddler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stoddler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combo that has Schmidt backing up. Schmidt nods at Stoddler to acknowledge the strikes.
Schmidt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Stoddler moves away from the strike by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
and Stoddler counters with a series of strikes. Schmidt will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoddler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Stoddler.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoddler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Stoddler moves out of range easily.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt scores with a push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stoddler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tud Stoddler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoddler.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses
and Stoddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoddler is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Stoddler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoddler down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Stoddler does no damage.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoddler throws a counter combo.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
Schmidt is rocked!
Dieter Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Stoddler drives through and clinches with Schmidt against the cage.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoddler lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoddler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Schmidt.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stoddler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schmidt. Stoddler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tud Stoddler!
A very excited looking Tud Stoddler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Built (ranked 265 p4p, 170 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 42 p4p, 26 weight class). Built comes into the arena with Back That Azz Up blaring out of the sound system. Andy Bangsit told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Bangsit down.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Built as he avoids it easily.
Bangsit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Built is fending him off so far but Bangsit persists. Nope, Built circles away and we're back to standing.
Yormomza Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Bangsit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Built counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bangsit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Built. That one must have hurt.
Bangsit avoids the head kick by Built.
Bangsit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to counter with a clinch but Built shakes him off and moves away.
Built connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bangsit momentarily.
Built rushes Bangsit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangsit blocks an uppercut.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bangsit looking for a takedown.
Bangsit can't get the takedown.
Bangsit wants to take the fight to the mat but Built manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Built gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bangsit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Built pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bangsit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bangsit prevents a body shot from Built.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bangsit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Bangsit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Built prevents it.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Bangsit is trying to drag Built to the mat but Built just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Bangsit looks winded!
Bangsit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Built pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Built is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bangsit wants to take the fight to the mat but Built manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangsit's elbow.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built pushes Bangsit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangsits head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bangsit looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangsit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bangsit is rocked!
Built swings for the body but Bangsit moves out of range.
Bangsit is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit avoids the head kick by Built.
Built misses with a hook to the body
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Built's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Built wants to get back to his feet but Bangsit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Built seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bangsit has gone for a leg lock! Built slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bangsit's guard.
Bangsit seems to have recovered his senses.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Built from controlling successfully.
Built showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit looking for subs off his back but Built has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Built controlling the action here.
Built stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Built rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Built!
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Built controls the pace.
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Built doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bangsit is tightening it up a little... Built has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Built reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Built taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bangsit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Bangsit!
The defeated Yormomza Built had this to say: 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 25 p4p, 56 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Akatsuki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ozolinsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Ozolinsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Song is looking to slow Ozolinsh down with leg kicks.
Song tries a low kick but Ozolinsh avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh just manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Ozolinsh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song cracks Ozolinsh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Song is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh misses with a leg kick.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song scores with a jab to the body.
Song takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Song slips the punch.
Song misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozolinsh digs a good hook to Song's body.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Song lands with a good body shot.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Song misses.
Song connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozolinsh. Ozolinsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Song throws a front kick that sends Ozolinsh stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
Song drops his hands momentarily and Ozolinsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Song on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Ozolinsh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ozolinsh - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Song ducked under it nicely.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh has managed to clinch.
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Song buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Song.
Ozolinsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Song.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh works on Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Song.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Song tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Song back against the cage.
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Song stuns Ozolinsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Song connects with a jab.
Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ozolinsh can pounce on him.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Ozolinsh.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Song looks to throw the jab but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Song.
Ozolinsh with the inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Song swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song keeps Ozolinsh at a distance using the push kick.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Song fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song strikes.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ozolinsh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Song.
Song misses the jab.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Song staying out of range there.
Song misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Song looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Song.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozolinsh is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Song misses with a looping left.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Song's head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Song motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Song throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozolinsh.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Song's body. Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozolinsh.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Song!
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Song's front leg with a kick but Song checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Song scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Song throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozolinsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Song. That did some damage!
Song paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Ozolinsh connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Song connects with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh thows a body kick. Song tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Song manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice right hand.
Song moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozolinsh.
A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
Song pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Song.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Song blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozolinsh digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Song looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Song sees coming a mile off.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Song's head but Song sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Song misses with a hook. Ozolinsh ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Song pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Song settles back down.
Ozolinsh defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Song.
Song's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozolinsh under the eye.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Song.
Song missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Song misses with a looping right.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh tries a quick counter leg kick but Song is wise to it.
Ozolinsh lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Song's leg. Song is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Ozolinsh.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a head kick.
Song throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Song explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Song sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Min-Sik Song did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Song on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Song seems unphased.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song moves away from the strike by Ozolinsh.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Song.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook
and Song counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Song throws a head kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Song throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
And Ozolinsh responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Song throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Song.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh tries to bum rush Song with a series of wild strikes but Song uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ozolinsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Song moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Song misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Song circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Song avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh misses with a kick to the body
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Song throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song connects with a leg kick.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozolinsh's sensitive parts.
Song sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ozolinsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song takes one to the chin there.
Song misses the body punch
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Song off balance momentarily.
Song throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Song moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a series of strikes that have Song backpedaling.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Song's side.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a lovely overhand right.
Song throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Song misses.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song tries to land a leg kick but Ozolinsh saw it coming and moves away.
Song gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song scores with a hook to the body. Ozolinsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
Song avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
As Ozolinsh backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Ozolinsh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Song checks a leg kick.
Song connects with a nice looking jab.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song connects with a body shot that sends Ozolinsh's belly button to the back.
Song throws a head kick that Ozolinsh semi-blocks.
A jab from Song misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
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!
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Song blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Song will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Song lands a head kick!
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Song.
Ozolinsh throws a body punch but Song moves out of range.
Ozolinsh tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Ozolinsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Song takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh rushes Song and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ozolinsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Min-Sik Song has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozolinsh blocks the leg kick.
Song looks to land a left hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range nicely.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Song lands a right hook to the body.
Song blocks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Song throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozolinsh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ozolinsh.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh moves his leg out of the way.
Song lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws the kick towards the body but Song avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Ozolinsh moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
Ozolinsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozolinsh tries a low kick but Song avoids it.
A big left from Ozolinsh misses.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Song misses with a straight left.
A big left from Song misses.
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song throws a hook but Ozolinsh blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Song.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozolinsh.
Nice defenses there by Song.
Song was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Song looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Song throws a shot to the body.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body kick.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Ozolinsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song scores with a jab.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Graves (ranked 4 p4p, 48 weight class) and Mick Murphy (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Graves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Murphy moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves clinches.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Murphy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Graves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Graves throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graves lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slips a straight right by Murphy.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Graves misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves scores with a hook.
Graves jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy is rocked!
Graves throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Graves tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Murphy throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Murphy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Graves defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
A big left from Graves misses.
Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves is rocked!
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Murphy flashes Graves a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graves's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graves crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Murphy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Mick Murphy took to the microphone: 'I did it! I am the greatest pound for pound fighter of all time!'.
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