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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogre Toshin (ranked 4949 p4p, 3990 weight class) and Martins Verdins (ranked 151 p4p, 118 weight class). Toshin comes to the cage accompanied by Death Squad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martins Verdins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toshin misses with a low kick.
Toshin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toshin thuds a left hand into Verdins's body.
Toshin lands with a straight right. Verdins didn't see that one coming.
Toshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Toshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Toshin rushes Verdins and presses him up against the cage.
Toshin taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toshin.
Verdins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Verdins successfully pulls guard.
Verdins has a closed guard, preventing Toshin from standing up.
Verdins pulls Toshin in close to prevent any damage.
Verdins striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshin won't allow Verdins to sweep him here.
Verdins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Verdins has tightened it up now! Toshin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martins Verdins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Two Chainz (ranked 4021 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Cathail Murphy (ranked 488 p4p, 416 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Two Chainz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Chainz sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chainz gets a clinch.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy tries to stall but Chainz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chainz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Chainz throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Chainz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Chainz lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Chainz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Chainz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Chainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chainz.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chainz takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Chainz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Chainz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Chainz sprawls well.
Chainz misses the jab.
As Chainz backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Chainz manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Chainz's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chainz.
Chainz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Two Chainz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Chainz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chainz closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chainz swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chainz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murphy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chainz defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz clinches up against the cage.
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Chainz there.
Chainz is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chainz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
Chainz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chainz lands a lovely overhand right.
Chainz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chainz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy takes one to the chin there.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chainz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chainz closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chainz throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Chainz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chainz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chainz tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chainz throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chainz.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Two Chainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Two Chainz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Chainz does it's job there.
Chainz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chainz lands with a cross.
Chainz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Chainz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chainz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Chainz leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chainz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy defending well as Chainz loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Chainz.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chainz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chainz continues to drive forward.
Chainz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Chainz tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to break free but Chainz pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chainz.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chainz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chainz has managed to clinch.
Chainz lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Chainz throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Chainz takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy slips a jab from Chainz.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chainz slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chainz has managed to clinch.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Chainz improves position.
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Chainz scores with a body shot.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Two Chainz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chainz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Chainz shows good takedown defense.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chainz closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Chainz 's eye.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chainz gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chainz avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Chainz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Chainz has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Chainz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chainz breaks from the clinch.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Chainz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathail Murphy.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chainz throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Chainz - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chainz.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chainz jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chainz but Chainz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chainz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chainz moves into the clinch.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chainz smiles and moves away.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Chainz counter with a right hand.
Chainz lands with a right hand.
Chainz throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Chainz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chainz continues to drive forward.
Chainz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chainz finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Chainz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chainz tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chainz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Chainz.
A low kick from Chainz misses
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chainz!
The ground and pound from Murphy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chainz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chainz tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to move to mount but Chainz blocks the move with his legs.
Chainz seems a little lost for a moment, as Murphy dominates the positioning.
Chainz is trying to improve his position.
Chainz is not content to let Murphy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chainz is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Chainz keeping hold of Murphy's head, controlling as best he can.
Chainz wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chainz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chainz.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to Chainz's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chainz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 3510 p4p, 2753 weight class) and Teeth Ferret (ranked 483 p4p, 398 weight class). Leonard Nimoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teeth Ferret's chin.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teeth Ferret!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferret with the counter takedown but Nimoy avoids it easily.
Ferret throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferret throws a head kick that misses.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nimoy throws a hook but Ferret blocks it.
Ferret changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Nimoy is predictable there
so Ferret counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferret slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret postures up and lands a big shot to Nimoy's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoy working a defensive guard here.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferret on the ground.
Nimoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferret advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nimoy is trying to maintain the position but Ferret is very close to passing his half guard.
Nimoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferret throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret prevents Nimoy from improving his position.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nimoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferret scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferret is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Nimoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nimoy tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy is trying to control but can't.
Ferret performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nimoy wants to get back to full guard.
Nimoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferret is working away from the top position though.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep. Ferret is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nimoy is trying to maintain the position but Ferret is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferret is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nimoy is looking to improve his position.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferret controlling the action here.
Ferret lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferret takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferret is taking a breather. Nimoy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nimoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nimoy is trying to control but can't.
Ferret passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nimoy!
Ferret controlling the position easily from mount.
Nimoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nimoy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nimoy taking shots to the head.
Nimoy tries to hold on but Ferret pushes him away.
Ferret prevents Nimoy from getting the reversal.
Ferret dominating with strikes here.
 Nimoy is rocked!
Ferret lands a big elbow - Nimoy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nimoy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Teeth Ferret!
Teeth Ferret decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 1815 p4p, 2026 weight class) and Hugo Olsen (ranked 243 p4p, 272 weight class). Henriksen comes to the cage accompanied by OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Olsen connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen lands a head shot.
Henriksen tries to land a body kick
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Henriksen off the cage and back into range.
Henriksen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henriksen tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Henriksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Olsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henriksen dives in for a single leg takedown but Olsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses.
Hugo Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olsen punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Olsen lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
Henriksen lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Hugo Olsen has been cut.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Henriksen misses
and Olsen counters with a left to the body.
Henriksen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick by Henriksen misses
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen throws out a powerful jab.
Henriksen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Henriksen's head.
Henriksen misses with an uppercut
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Henriksen misses with a straight right.
Olsen connects with a body shot that sends Henriksen's belly button to the back.
Henriksen misses with a body shot
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen blocks a jab.
Henriksen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henriksen misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henriksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henriksen's head.
Henriksen dives in for a single leg takedown but Olsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henriksen cracks Olsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henriksen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henriksen lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henriksen is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is pulling down on Henriksen's head. It's preventing any offense from Henriksen, at least for the moment.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Henriksen controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Henriksen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Henriksen tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henriksen preventing the sweep.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Henriksen from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henriksen preventing the sweep.
Henriksen trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henriksen tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Henriksen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Henriksen scores with a jab.
Henriksen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Henriksen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henriksen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Henriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henriksen swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Good work by Olsen as he checks the leg kick.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen dips to his left and cracks Henriksen with an uppercut!
Henriksen motions for Olsen to come forward. Henriksen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Olsen digs a good body shot into Henriksen's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olsen cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henriksen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henriksen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olsen's sensitive parts.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen misses with a hook.
Olsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Olsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Olsen lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Olsen lands a right hook to the body.
Hugo Olsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Henriksen misses the target.
Olsen blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olsen! But no joy.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
A shot to the liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown but Olsen shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henriksen or perhaps it was just good defense by Olsen, which made it look bad.
Karl Henriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olsen slips under a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen walks into a straight right hand from Olsen.
Olsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen throws a leg kick but Olsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a hook
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen lands with a straight right. Henriksen didn't see that one coming.
Olsen lands a body shot.
Olsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henriksen misses with a looping left.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Olsen lands with a cross.
Henriksen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olsen connects with a crisp jab.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Olsen lands.
Henriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henriksen tries to land a leg kick but Olsen saw it coming and moves away.
Henriksen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Olsen lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriksen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Henriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Henriksen walks into a left hand.
Olsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henriksen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
Olsen scores with the left hand. Henriksen knows he should have avoided that one.
Henriksen throws a low kick but Olsen avoids it.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olsen lands with an overhand left.
Henriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olsen connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Olsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Olsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Olsen works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Henriksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Olsen enables Henriksen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Olsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Olsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henriksen throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henriksen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olsen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henriksen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Olsen sprawls well. Olsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henriksen gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Henriksen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olsen works Henriksen's body with a nice hook.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body. Henriksen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olsen scores with the left hand. Henriksen knows he should have avoided that one.
Olsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
Henriksen has a takedown stuffed.
Henriksen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henriksen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Olsen scores with a shot to the body.
Olsen scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Henriksen should have avoided that one.
Olsen takes one on the button.
Olsen works the jab nicely.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Henriksen's ribs.
Henriksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Olsen. No joy for Henriksen on that attempt.
Olsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Henriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henriksen looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Olsen lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olsen stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws a head kick but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olsen scores with a jab. Henriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Olsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henriksen. Henriksen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henriksen with a poor takedown
and Olsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henriksen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henriksen scrambles back to his feet.
Henriksen throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henriksen's hands.
Henriksen tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen digs a good hook to Henriksen's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henriksen.
Henriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Olsen connects with a body shot that sends Henriksen's belly button to the back.
Olsen punishes Henriksen's body with a nice straight punch.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Henriksen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Olsen lands a jab to Henriksen's midsection.
Olsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henriksen throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karl Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henriksen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olsen eats them both and turns towards Henriksen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olsen cracks Henriksen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henriksen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Olsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olsen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Olsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Morgan (ranked 1166 p4p, 3968 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 156 p4p, 466 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hussain pushes Morgan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hussain eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hussain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain lands with a good body shot.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Hussain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hussain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain slips a straight right by Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussain drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Hussain misses its intended target.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Hussain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Hussain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hussain momentarily.
Hussain misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hussain in his tracks.
Hussain tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Morgan catches Hussain right on the button with a cross.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Morgan.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Morgan cracks Hussain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussain wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Hussain manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Morgan has hold of one of Hussain's legs. Hussain is fighting the takedown attempt but Morgan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hussain manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan jabs Hussain right on the nose. Hussain blinks but takes it well.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Hussain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Hussain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Hussain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgan.
Hussain is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hussain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Morgan is putting a hurting on Hussain here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hussain tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
Morgan wants to control but Hussain is keeping him busy.
Hussain is letting Morgan control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to buck Morgan off.
Morgan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hussain misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Morgan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Hussain tries to sprawl but Morgan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Hussain is working away.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan trying to control the action but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Hussain is defending well.
Hussain makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hussain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hussain is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Emre Hussain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Hussain wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussain can do to turn this around?
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hussain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussain wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan is working Hussain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hussain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hussain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hussain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Hussain wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussain has wrist control.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussain wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Hussain dodges it nicely.
Morgan is working for a kimura but Hussain is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussain is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Morgan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hussain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hussain is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Morgan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hussain slips a jab from Morgan.
Hussain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morgan with a body shot.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hussain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hussain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Morgan stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Josh Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussain wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Hussain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Hussain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgan won't allow Hussain to get back to his feet.
Hussain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
Hussain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussain is looking to stand back up but Morgan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hussain.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Hussain defends it.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Morgan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hussain is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet but Morgan drags him back down.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Hussain is defending well.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hussain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgan looks up at the clock and then as Hussain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morgan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hussain down.
Hussain is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Hussain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morgan working the ground and pound from side control.
Morgan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hussain down.
Hussain is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hussain, who protects the arm well.
Hussain pushes Morgan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morgan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hussain is defending well.
Morgan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
Josh Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morgan scoring with punches from side control.
Hussain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morgan wants to control but Hussain is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Morgan!
A victorious Josh Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 1508 p4p, 1768 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 232 p4p, 271 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Yew.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benn Jr tries to keep at a distance but Yew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yew wants a takedown but no success here.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr lands a jab.
Yew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benn Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benn Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr tries to escape but Yew is in control.
Benn Jr trying to remain calm as Yew controls from the top position.
Benn Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Benn Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yew pulls his head out easily.
Yew stops Benn Jr from getting back to his feet.
Benn Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yew checks a leg kick.
Yew lands with a kick to the temple. Benn Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yew looks for a takedown but Benn Jr sprawls well.
Yew tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jr cracks Yew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benn Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Yew.
Yew shoots in and drives through. Benn Jr sprawls well.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Yew wants to clinch.
Yew misses with a takedown
and Benn Jr counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew tries to clinch but Benn Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benn Jr.
Nice body punch from Benn Jr - that landed with a thud.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Yew dives in and grabs Benn Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benn Jr pushes down on Yew's head and hops out.
Benn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yew shoots in but no luck this time.
Yew with a poor takedown
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Yew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Yew slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benn Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Yew.
Benn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Yew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yew goes for a double leg but Benn Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benn Jr continues to drive forward.
Benn Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Yew slips under a jab from Benn Jr.
Yew defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benn Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benn Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yew somewhat.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Yew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benn Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Yew lands with a good body shot.
Yew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yew has a takedown stuffed.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Yew manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Benn Jr leaves Yew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Yew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yew closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Yew.
Yew tries to pull guard but Benn Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Yew drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Benn Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Benn Jr slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Yew has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Yew moves out of range.
Yew is looking for the big counter here.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yew is defended easily by Benn Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr tests Yew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yew shoots in and gets a takedown into Benn Jr's guard.
Benn Jr has his feet on Yew's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yew can do to turn this around?
Yew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yew dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
Yew dives in and grabs Benn Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benn Jr pushes down on Yew's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew dodges the punch combination from Benn Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Yew 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 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Yew does no damage.
Yew clinches with his opponent.
Benn Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yew is trying to pull guard but Benn Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Yew blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
Yew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benn Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yew walks into a straight right hand from Benn Jr.
Yew shoots in looking for a takedown but Benn Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yew tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that Yew ducks under and follows up with a left that Yew also avoids with ease.
Yew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benn Jr circles away.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yew moves out of range as Benn Jr throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew fails with a takedown attempt.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yef Yew.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benn Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Yew goes for a double leg but Benn Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benn Jr continues to drive forward.
A cross from Benn Jr lands.
Benn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yew. Yew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yew has his takedown stuffed
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yew doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
Yew shoots for a takedown but Benn Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yew closes the distance and clinches up with Benn Jr, looking for a takedown. Yew pushes Benn Jr against the cage but Benn Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yew looking to score a takedown here. Benn Jr is defending well but Yew drives through and ends up in Benn Jr's guard.
Benn Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yew presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yew moves away.
No luck for Yew with that takedown attempt.
Yew throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves away
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Benn Jr misses with a head kick.
Yew is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
Benn Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr swings for the body but Yew moves out of range.
Yew shoots in but Benn Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Yew should have avoided that one.
Yew staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Yew avoids it easily.
Yew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yew doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jr circles away.
As Yew looks to move away, Benn Jr throws a big counter combo but Yew just gets out of the way.
Yew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benn Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Yew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jr thuds a left hand into Yew's body.
Benn Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benn Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Yef Yew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benn Jr slips a jab and a cross from Yew.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benn Jr 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1245 p4p, 1296 weight class) and Kai Rossiter (ranked 184 p4p, 190 weight class). Ivan Andrianov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov throws a right hand that misses
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rossiter missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Andrianov cracks Rossiter with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter throws out a leg kick but Andrianov moves out of range and Rossiter only half commits.
Rossiter misses with a leg kick.
Andrianov throwing a counter right hand but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrianov is just out of range.
Andrianov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossiter! But no joy.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Rossiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Rossiter.
Andrianov rushes Rossiter and presses him up against the cage.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Rossiter misses with the head strike.
Andrianov stalling against the cage.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
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!
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov misses with some punches.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Rossiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrianov on the side of the head.
It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossiter misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a counter combo.
Andrianov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Andrianov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rossiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossiter cracks Andrianov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andrianov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rossiter misses with the combination.
Andrianov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Andrianov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov wants to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrianov throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossiter connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Andrianov wants to clinch up but Rossiter keeps it at a distance.
Andrianov cracks a nice hook into Rossiter's ribs.
Rossiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Rossiter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Rossiter throws out a counter right but Andrianov avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Rossiter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrianov clobbers Rossiter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andrianov throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Rossiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andrianov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rossiter counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrianov takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossiter can do to turn this around?
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrianov can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossiter working aggressively here.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Andrianov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
Rossiter lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Rossiter.
Andrianov tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Rossiter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Andrianov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the cage.
Rossiter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Andrianov - that landed with a thud.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter throws a low kick but Andrianov moves out of range easily.
Andrianov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Andrianov backs off Rossiter throws a huge counter combo but Andrianov manages to avoid it all.
Andrianov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossiters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrianov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrianov takes one to the chin there.
Rossiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Andrianov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Rossiter.
Rossiter moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossiter momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Andrianov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov loads up on a big right hand but Rossiter slips the punch.
Andrianov moves into the clinch successfully.
Andrianov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rossiter up against the cage.
Andrianov lands with a left to the head.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rossiter.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossiter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Jab by Andrianov.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
A little jabbing left from Rossiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Rossiter dodges the punch combination from Andrianov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov backing away here, and Rossiter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossiter can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Rossiter walks into a jab.
Rossiter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossiter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andrianov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Rossiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianov takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Rossiter counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov lands with a straight right. Rossiter didn't see that one coming.
Rossiter looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov jabs Rossiter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rossiter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianov.
Rossiter misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Andrianov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Rossiter throws a big counter head kick but Andrianov avoids it with no problem.
Rossiter loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov tries to clinch up
and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter throws a right hand that Andrianov ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrianov also avoids with ease.
Rossiter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rossiter throws out a leg kick but Andrianov moves out of range and Rossiter only half commits.
Rossiter blocks a jab.
Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.
Andrianov scores with a jab. Rossiter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossiter throws a counter combo.
Andrianov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Rossiter unleashes a big counter combination but Andrianov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andrianov with a nice cross.
Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossiter's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossiter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrianov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andrianov misses with a combination
and Rossiter counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
Andrianov lunges at Rossiter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rossiter's hand.
Andrianov lands with an overhand left.
Rossiter walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianov.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrianov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 2005 p4p, 1230 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 267 p4p, 163 weight class). Kneeland comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu FIghting. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Roy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kneeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Roy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kneeland throws a body kick that misses.
Kneeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Roy slips a jab and a cross from Kneeland.
The fighters circling - Kneeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kneeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kneeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland walks into a stiff left hand from Roy.
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Roy misses its intended target.
Kneeland moves out of range of the body kick from Roy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Roy avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kneeland.
A cross from Kneeland lands.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kneeland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kneeland sets himself, and Roy steps forward looking for the clinch! Kneeland avoids it this time.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland drives through and clinches with Roy against the cage.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Roy.
A short left from Roy.
Roy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Kneeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeland lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy misses with the head strike.
Roy prevents a body shot from Kneeland.
Roy landing knees to the head.
Kneeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roy.
Kneeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeland lands a shoulder strike.
Roy wants to stall.
Kneeland dodges an elbow strike from Roy.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy working aggressively here.
Roy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roy dodges an elbow strike from Kneeland.
A short right from Kneeland on the inside.
Roy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roy working aggressively here.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roy blocking some punches.
Kneeland scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roy.
Roy scores a nice knee to the body.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland can't find room to land a body shot as Roy controls the action.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland wants to break free but Roy has control.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeland presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland lands a nice uppercut.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneeland avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
Kneeland misses with a body punch.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kneeland fails to land.
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
Kneeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
Roy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kneeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skillz Kneeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kneeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Kneeland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Kneeland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneeland lands a jab to the nose.
Roy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kneeland throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot lands for Kneeland.
Roy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Kneeland.
Kneeland moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
Kneeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Kneeland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Roy blocks an elbow strike from Kneeland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Roy.
Roy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Roy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneeland.
Good body shot from Kneeland.
Skillz Kneeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeland lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland lands an elbow inside that Roy shrugs off.
Roy misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roy tries to land a knee to the head but Kneeland blocks with his arms.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kneeland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roy lands with a good body shot.
Kneeland tries to score with a low kick but Roy moves his leg out of the way.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kneeland misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Roy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneeland cracks Roy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy checks a leg kick.
Kneeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roy ducks right into an uppercut from Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kneeland throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kneeland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kneeland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roy. That did some damage!
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kneeland cracks Roy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kneeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Roy drops his hands momentarily and Kneeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kneeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland thuds his right hand into Roy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kneeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roy. Roy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Roy slips under a jab from Kneeland.
Kneeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy throws a big counter head kick but Kneeland avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Roy misses.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roy takes one on the button.
Kneeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a crisp one two that drops Kneeland! Roy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kneeland to his feet! Kneeland is in big trouble!
Kneeland is rocked!
Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kneeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy moves out of range as Kneeland throws a body kick.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kneeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kneeland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut
and Roy counters with a crisp right that sends Kneeland to the canvas! Roy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Voronin (ranked 378 p4p, 870 weight class) and Leyte Gulf (ranked 56 p4p, 135 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voronin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Katyusha. Gulf has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gulf can pounce on him.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin throws an overhand right that lands on Gulf's shoulder, as Gulf tries to avoid the shot.
Gulf lands with a nice body punch.
Voronin slips under a jab from Gulf.
Voronin throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
Voronin throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Voronin moves out of range easily.
Voronin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Gulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voronin misses with an uppercut
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf moves out of range of the body kick.
Voronin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin throws a right and a left that Gulf avoids nicely.
Voronin misses with an uppercut.
Voronin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Gulf finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf with the inside leg kick.
Gulf checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronin misses with a low kick as Gulf jumps back.
Voronin tries to clinch but Gulf moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voronin.
Gulf throws an off balance right hand
and Voronin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voronin wants to clinch but Gulf slips to the side
and Gulf counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gulf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voronins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gulf lands a jab to Voronin's midsection.
Voronin moves away from the strike by Gulf.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin with the inside leg kick.
Voronin slips under a jab.
Voronin throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Gulf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Voronin throws a leg kick
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
Voronin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gulf misses with an uppercut.
Gulf slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a looping left.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a shot to the body.
Voronin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voronin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gulf scores with a hook to the body. Voronin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gulf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf slips a jab from Voronin.
Gulf slips a straight right by Voronin.
Gulf misses with an uppercut. Voronin saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Voronin. Gulf shrugs it off though.
Gulf moves out of range of the body kick.
Gulf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gulf swings widly with a right hand
and Voronin counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulf.
Voronin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Gulf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Voronin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Voronin slips a jab from Gulf.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Voronin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Voronin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Voronin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Gulf misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin moves away from the strike by Gulf.
Gulf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Voronin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Gulf.
Voronin walks into a straight right hand from Gulf.
Gulf scores with a leg kick.
Voronin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gulf avoids the head kick by Voronin.
A left lands for Voronin.
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gulf with a nice calf kick.
Gulf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voronin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Voronin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gulf misses with a left hand
and Voronin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voronin misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Voronin tries a low kick but Gulf avoids it.
Voronin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronin.
Gulf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gulf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gulf lands a jab to the head.
Gulf throws the left hand but Voronin avoids the punch easily.
Voronin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gulf scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Voronin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gulf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gulf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin motions for Gulf to come forward. Voronin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronin looks for the body kick but Gulf saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Voronin.
Gulf sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gulf. That's going to slow Voronin down.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gulf.
Gulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf jabs Voronin right on the nose. Voronin blinks but takes it well.
Gulf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Voronin is able to avoid easily.
Gulf tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Voronin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gulf loads up on a big right hand but Voronin slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Gulf.
It seemed like Gulf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulf manages to avoid it.
Leyte Gulf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gulf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gulf is able to avoid easily.
Gulf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range as Voronin strikes.
Gulf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Gulf.
Voronin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voronin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gulf.
Gulf defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Gulf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Voronin moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronin.
Gulf throws a lazy right hand but Voronin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gulf lands with a right hand.
Gulf throws a right hand that misses
and Voronin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gulf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gulf lands the left hand.
Gulf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Voronin is rocked!
Voronin needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Voronin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gulf misses with a straight left.
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Gulf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voronin seems to have got his legs back now.
Voronin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Voronin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gulf does it's job there.
Gulf feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Gulf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Voronin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gulf moves away from the strike by Voronin.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gulf lands with a cross.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf throws a head kick that half lands.
Gulf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Voronin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
Voronin thuds his shin into the meat of Gulf's side.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin scores with a nice strike.
Gulf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voronin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gulf. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Voronin throws a chopping leg kick but Gulf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Voronin throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Voronin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulf.
Gulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voronin missing with a left hand there. Gulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voronin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gulf jabs Voronin right on the nose. Voronin blinks but takes it well.
Gulf scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Gulf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gulf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voronin. Voronin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voronin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Voronin coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf digs a good body shot into Voronin's ribs.
Gulf throws a hook but Voronin avoids it easily.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gulf.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronin needs to keep his hands up - Gulf had a free shot at his head there.
Voronin misses with a double jab
letting Gulf counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Voronin tries to land a front kick but Gulf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulf.
Gulf feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gulf! But no joy.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Gulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Gulf tenderised Voronin's leg. Voronin is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf is looking to chop away at Voronin's legs.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Voronin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gulf scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Gulf. Beautiful body shot.
Voronin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronin throws a body kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a good low kick that Voronin was not able to check.
Gulf throws out a loose jab but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf throws a leg kick
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Voronin misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Voronin tries to clinch up but Gulf circles away and keeps his distance.
Gulf raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Gulf misses.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gulf finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Voronin scores with a head kick.
Gulf throws a leg kick but Voronin moved away.
Voronin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voronin has time to react.
Nice shot by Voronin.
Gulf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Voronin.
Gulf connects with an inside leg kick.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Voronin misses with a left hand
and Voronin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Voronin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gulf follows Voronin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
Leyte Gulf is the new middleweight champion!
Leyte Gulf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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