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DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 3760 p4p, 3489 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 491 p4p, 471 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuti's choice of entrance music: Expensive Shit. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Kuti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuti lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kuti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook but Bukowski avoids it easily.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti throws a nice looking combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuti throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Kuti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuti stuns Bukowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuti lands with a hook. Bukowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuti throws out the jab.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski lands a nice hook to Kuti's body. Kuti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski walks into a straight right hand from Kuti.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
The crowd cheers as Kuti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bukowski doesn't seem phased though.
Bukowski takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking for a counter combo.
Kuti swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Kuti misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kuti.
Kuti throws a body punch but Bukowski moves out of range.
It looked like Bukowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuti.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Kuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bukowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuti avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
A big left from Kuti misses.
Bukowski throwing a counter right hand but Kuti manages to avoid it.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Bukowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukowski counters with a three punch combo that has Kuti backing up. Kuti nods at Bukowski to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
It looked like Bukowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuti lands with an overhand left.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bukowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bukowski takes one to the chin there.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Kuti slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fela Kuti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski slips a jab from Kuti.
Bukowski tries to clinch but Kuti is having none of it.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Bukowski slips a straight right by Kuti.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukowski's head.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bukowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuti misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
Bukowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws out a loose jab but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti connects with the punch.
Kuti scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a good body shot.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kuti.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti misses with a hook.
Kuti swings widly with a right hand
so Bukowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bukowski stays in close to Kuti's body and controls the position.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuti's head.
Bukowski trying to control but Kuti is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski works over Kuti with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bukowski is stalling in the full guard.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fela Kuti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bukowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuti throws an overhand right that lands on Bukowski's shoulder, as Bukowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bukowski misses its target.
Bukowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuti with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuti sprawls and moves away.
Kuti lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Kuti avoids them all with ease.
Kuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bukowski in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
A punch lands to the side of Bukowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
A lazy left from Kuti finds it's target.
Bukowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuti pinned against the cage. Kuti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuti misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Kuti.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bukowski. Those never looked like landing.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Kuti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuti lunges at Bukowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukowski's hand.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bukowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bukowski dodges the punch combination from Kuti.
Bukowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fela Kuti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javon Reese (ranked 2809 p4p, 5926 weight class) and Matteo Sanchez (ranked 343 p4p, 563 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reese is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reese doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Reese ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reese manages to avoid it.
Reese is looking to counter the offense by Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Reese slips the punch.
Reese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matteo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Reese counters by clinching up.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Reese gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reese is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Matteo Sanchez has been cut.
Reese scores with a knee to the head.
Reese landing knees to the head.
Our sources have told us that Reese has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Reese leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to control Reese's arms but Reese gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez is looking to control Reese's arms but Reese gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Reese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reese has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reese keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Reese has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sanchez is looking to defend but Reese has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sanchez! Reese pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sanchez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javon Reese!
Javon Reese was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Road Warrior Hawk (ranked 3127 p4p, 3485 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 419 p4p, 470 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Road Warrior Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Kostov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawk digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Kostov.
Donk. Kostov catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Kostov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kostov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov clinches up against the cage.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling the position.
Kostov gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk controlling the action here for a moment.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kostov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov leaning against his opponent.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Kostov stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kostov is working Hawk over against the cage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kostov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kostov.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawk throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.
Kostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Kostov prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 Hawk is rocked!
Kostov cracks Hawk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kostov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hawk to stand back up!
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Kostov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hawk! He's just covering up as Kostov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braun Westen (ranked 1998 p4p, 2127 weight class) and Sovor Trandel (ranked 251 p4p, 266 weight class). Trandel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuel and Fire - Bride. Braun Westen 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braun Westen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trandel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trandel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trandel advances to mount.
Trandel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Westen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Westen!
Trandel wants to sweep here but Westen controlling him for the moment.
Trandel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westen defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trandel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trandel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Westen uses it to pass to side control.
Trandel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Westen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trandel sneaks back into half guard.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard.
Trandel manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Trandel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Westen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trandel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trandel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westen's guard.
Trandel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westen is keeping the position for now.
Westen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trandel passes into half guard.
Trandel stops Westen from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trandel is looking for a kimura here.
Trandel wants to work for an arm triangle but Westen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trandel wants to free his trapped foot but Westen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen tries to roll over but Trandel keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sovor Trandel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trandel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westen pinned against the cage. Westen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trandel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trandel scores with a body shot.
Trandel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen misses with a hook.
Westen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trandel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Westen misses with a right hand
and Trandel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trandel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Westen trying to control from the bottom.
Westen controlling the position for now.
Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trandel is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Westen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trandel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Westen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Westen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Westen!
Trandel manages to get back to half guard.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trandel tries to roll over but Westen keeps him under control.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel is trying to get back to 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.
Trandel looking for submissions off his back.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard.
Westen stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen prevents Trandel from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braun Westen will probably get the nod.
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!
Trandel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westen moves away.
Westen is looking to counter punch.
Trandel misses with an uppercut.
Trandel has his takedown stuffed
and Westen counters with a straight right hand.
Westen throws a looping overhand right but Trandel ducks down to avoid it.
Trandel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westen.
Westen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trandel momentarily.
Trandel misses with a straight left.
As Trandel backs away, Westen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Westen misses with a looping left.
Trandel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen throws an off balance right hand
and Trandel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westen!
Trandel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trandel's guard! Nice work there by Westen!
Sovor Trandel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westen passes Trandel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trandel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westen pulls his head out easily.
Westen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trandel is looking for a sweep. Westen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trandel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trandel wants to sweep but no luck.
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westen has passed into half guard!
Trandel moves into full guard.
Trandel keeping moving, preventing Westen from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trandel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westen has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard but Westen has mounted him!
Trandel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Westen wants to control the pace but Trandel is squirming around nicely.
Trandel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trandel keeps trying to improve his position.
Trandel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westen is hanging on to Trandel's back as he tries to escape.
Westen controlling the position well here. Trandel rolled but Westen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Trandel can't escape the position.
Westen doesn't have the hooks in and Trandel manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westen has control of Trandel's left arm, preventing Trandel from doing any damage.
Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braun Westen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 634 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 91 p4p, 177 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Costeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costeau tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego.
Costeau lands a right hand.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Sobieskiego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau works on Sobieskiego's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Costeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego is leaning against Costeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costeau.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sobieskiego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Costeau takes a shot to the head.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego letting Costeau take a breather here.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Costeau.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Costeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Costeau digs a right hand underneath Sobieskiego's ribcage. Sobieskiego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
A short left from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau is leaning against Sobieskiego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau presses Sobieskiego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sobieskiego is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Costeau.
Costeau digs a right hand into Sobieskiego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobieskiego's gas tank.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Costeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Costeau.
Costeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costeau tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Costeau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sobieskiego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Costeau can turn it around.
Costeau misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costeau lands a body shot.
Costeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobieskiego is leaning against Costeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego lands an uppercut.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Costeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sobieskiego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jana Iii Sobieskiego will probably get the nod.
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.
Costeau throws a good cross that connects.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Sobieskiego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costeau misses with a wild combination.
Costeau lands a two punch combo.
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costeau just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSobieskiego.
Jab by Costeau.
Costeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
A short right from Costeau.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from Costeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costeau lands a body shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Costeau presses Sobieskiego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Costeau.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body.
Sobieskiego lands a shoulder strike.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau digs a right hand underneath Sobieskiego's ribcage. Sobieskiego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau looking to slow down the pace here.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Costeau tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Costeau lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Costeau to work.
A short uppercut from Costeau.
A nice left hand lands by Costeau.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from Costeau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
Costeau gets through Sobieskiego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Costeau lands a shot to the body.
Costeau lands a shoulder strike.
Costeau tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau lands with a light punch inside.
Costeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Costeau lands a body punch.
Costeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Costeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobieskiego's elbow.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau cracks Sobieskiego with a nice body shot.
Costeau works on Sobieskiego's body with a couple of short punches.
Costeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Costeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Costeau lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Costeau blocks it.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from Costeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau misses with a body punch.
Costeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Costeau.
Costeau cracks Sobieskiego with a nice body shot.
Costeau tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Costeau.
Costeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobieskiegos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costeau has Sobieskiego pushed against the cage.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Costeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Costeau lands a left hand.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from Costeau.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Costeau lands a right hand.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Costeau gets through Sobieskiego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau is working Sobieskiego over against the cage.
Costeau pushes Sobieskiego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Costeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau pushes Sobieskiego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from Costeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Sobieskiego.
Costeau gets through Sobieskiego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau lands a left hand.
A short left from Costeau.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Costeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau takes a shot to the head.
Costeau gets through Sobieskiego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
Costeau lands with a light punch inside.
Sobieskiego misses with the head strike.
Costeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobieskiegos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Costeau on the inside.
Costeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Sobieskiego is rocked!
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Sobieskiego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costeau is looking to control Sobieskiego's arms but Sobieskiego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costeau has his back to the cage.
Costeau tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Costeau.
Sobieskiego letting Costeau take a breather here.
Sobieskiego works on Costeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costeau tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Costeau - that landed with a thud.
Costeau blocking some punches.
Costeau wants to stall.
Costeau blocks an uppercut.
Costeau leaning against his opponent.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Sobieskiego misses with a body punch.
Costeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from Costeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Costeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sobieskiego takes a shot to the head.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Costeau lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costeau.
Costeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Costeau.
Costeau is struggling to control the position.
Costeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobieskiego's elbow.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Costeau lands with a right to the head.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costeau 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
An out of breath Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 1098 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 151 p4p, 197 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov scores with the left hand. Kontiainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kontiainen pushes Ignatov away with a front kick.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Ignatov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ignatov cracks Kontiainen with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kontiainen. Ignatov shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatov moves out of range as Kontiainen throws a body kick.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen throwing a counter right hand but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kontiainen misses its intended target.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kontiainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kontiainen moves away.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Ignatov saw that one coming.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Kontiainen throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kontiainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kontiainen.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Kontiainen.
Ignatov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kontiainen steps away.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen misses with a hook. Ignatov ducked under it nicely.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kontiainen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kontiainen throws out the jab.
Ignatov moves away from the strike by Kontiainen.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kontiainen can pounce on him.
Kontiainen lands a head shot.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kontiainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ignatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kontiainen is wise to it.
Ignatov misses with a straight right.
Kontiainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kontiainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Kontiainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontiainen manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kontiainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiainen throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a looping right.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ignatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kontiainen defending well as Ignatov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands a really nice looking cross but Kontiainen seems unphased.
Kontiainen throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
A jab from Kontiainen finds it's way through Ignatov's defenses.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Kontiainen.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kontiainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kontiainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Kontiainen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov lands with a nice body punch.
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Kontiainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kontiainen lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov tests Kontiainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kontiainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatov's head back.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Kontiainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Kontiainen looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatov swings for the body but Kontiainen moves out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the body kick from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Kontiainen slips the punch.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kontiainen walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Ignatov.
Kontiainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kontiainen with a body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kontiainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body. Kontiainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kontiainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen scores with a head kick.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Kontiainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatov avoids the head kick by Kontiainen.
Ignatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kontiainen is just out of range.
Kontiainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov misses with a right hand
and Kontiainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kontiainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Ignatov with an uppercut!
Ignatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Kontiainen ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov throws a hook to the side of Kontiainen's head but Kontiainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov blocks the body kick.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov misses with a leg kick
and Kontiainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov lands with a right hand.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Kontiainen throws a hook but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Kontiainen misses with a low kick.
Kontiainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontiainen throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov takes a swing at Kontiainen's ribcage but misses.
Kontiainen connects with a body shot.
Kontiainen takes a swing at Ignatov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ignatov slips under a jab from Kontiainen.
Ignatov jabs at Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick
and Ignatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ignatov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kontiainen. That one must have hurt.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ignatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiainen misses with a body shot.
Kontiainen checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kontiainen motions for Ignatov to come forward. Kontiainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Kontiainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiainen tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kontiainen misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kontiainen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kontiainen. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kontiainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kontiainen looks to land a body kick but Ignatov moved away.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kontiainen. That did some damage!
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kontiainen has time to react.
Kontiainen drops his hands momentarily and Ignatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen misses with a head kick.
Ignatov thumps Kontiainen with a low kick.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatov moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kontiainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kontiainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kontiainen throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Kontiainen only half commits.
Ignatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov throws a shot from downtown. Kontiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov slips a jab from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen misses with a jab to the body
and Kontiainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatov.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatov lands a nice hook to Kontiainen's body. Kontiainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kontiainen tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Kontiainen staying out of range there.
Kontiainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kontiainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatov sizes up Kontiainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kontiainen throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatov scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kontiainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kontiainen should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen avoids the body shot from Ignatov.
A swing and a miss from Kontiainen.
Ignatov defending well as Kontiainen loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kontiainen misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatov.
Ignatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov digs a good hook to Kontiainen's body.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ignatov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgeny Ignatov!
Yevgeny Ignatov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1438 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Landry Stephenson (ranked 202 p4p, 240 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson wants to clinch
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Niaz wants to control but Stephenson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is pressing down on Stephenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stephenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Niaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stephenson is looking to defend but Niaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stephenson! Niaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stephenson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
After winning the bout, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Needno Badges (ranked 1204 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Jock Strap (ranked 171 p4p, 203 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Needno Badges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap with a nice cross.
Badges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strap.
Badges throws a jab but it's blocked by Strap.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch but Strap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Badges.
Strap swats away the attempt to clinch by Badges.
Strap has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Strap with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strap lands a right hook to the body.
Strap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strap.
Badges moves away from the strike by Strap.
Badges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Badges is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strap is defending well for now.
Badges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Badges landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Strap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badges misses with some punches.
Strap takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badges pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badges scores with a shot to the side of Strap's head.
Badges with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strap can't get the takedown.
Badges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Straps head.
Strap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strap avoids the elbow strike from Badges, against the cage.
Strap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badges's elbow.
Strap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badges throws an elbow but it misses.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strap avoids it.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strap avoids it.
Strap misses with the head strike.
Badges tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Badges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Badges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Badges scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badges. Badges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strap scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strap connects with a right hand. Badges shakes it off.
Jock Strap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Strap.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap misses the body punch
and Badges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Badges doesn't manage to clinch there - Strap circles away.
Strap's corner calls for a 1-2. Strap obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Badges throws a hook to the side of Strap's head but Strap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strap tries to keep at a distance but Badges has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Strap - that landed with a thud.
Strap avoids the elbow strike from Badges, against the cage.
Strap pushes Badges back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Badges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Needno Badges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Strap.
Strap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strap lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Strap.
Strap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badges's elbow.
Strap manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badges wants to clinch up but Strap keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Strap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strap slips a straight right by Badges.
Badges jabs Strap right on the nose. Strap blinks but takes it well.
Strap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badges.
Strap slips under a jab from Badges.
No joy there for Strap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strap thuds a left hand into Badges's body.
Strap looks to land a right hand but Badges moved out of range.
Strap cracks Badges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badges misses with a looping left.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Badges misses its target.
Badges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badges was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badges misses with a hook. Strap ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badges back to the cage. Strap follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strap clobbers Badges with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strap listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strap misses with a lunging right hand
and Badges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strap thinking.
Badges defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Strap throws a jab but it's blocked by Badges.
Badges throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
Strap is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Badges had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Strap throws a body punch but Badges moves out of range.
Strap looks to land a combination but Badges avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strap missing with a left hand there. Badges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strap throws a sloppy body shot
and Badges counters with a right hand to the body.
Badges takes the fight into the clinch.
Badges lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strap backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jock Strap will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Badges throws a big shot that misses.
Badges throws a hook but Strap blocks it.
Strap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badges tries to clinch up but Strap circles away and keeps his distance.
Strap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badges.
Nice shot lands for Strap.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badges moves away.
Badges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strap, pushing him back against the cage.
Strap can't find room to land a body shot as Badges controls the action.
Strap throws a punch but it's blocked by Badges.
A nice left hand lands by Badges.
Strap lands a shoulder strike.
Badges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strap has had enough of the clinch but Badges keeps him there for the moment.
Strap wants to take the fight to the mat but Badges manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap breaks the clinch.
Strap misses with a double jab.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
Badges looks to score with a jab to the body but Strap is just out of range.
Badges connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strap misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strap.
Badges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badges misses with a body shot.
Strap scores with a nice head shot.
Badges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strap works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Badges.
Strap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strap scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Badges's hands.
Strap misses with a few strikes there.
Strap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badges takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badges has managed to clinch.
Strap misses with a punch on the inside.
Strap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badges landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strap avoids it.
Badges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strap's defenses.
Strap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badges trying to land knees to the body.
Strap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Badges backwards.
Badges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strap's defenses.
Badges tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Badges pushes off an throws an elbow but Strap leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Badges comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strap tries to throw a body punch but Badges avoids it by throwing Strap back against the cage.
Badges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strap has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Badges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Badges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strap's defenses.
Badges with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strap.
Badges blocks an uppercut.
Strap blocks an elbow strike.
Badges blocks a body shot from Strap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap tries for a takedown but Badges manages to get underhooks.
Needno Badges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Strap.
Strap blocks the elbow strike.
Strap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Badges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strap.
Strap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badges lands a nice shot to the body.
Strap throws a shot to the body.
Strap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strap lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Strap catches Badges right on the button with a cross.
Badges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strap doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badges misses with an uppercut. Strap saw that one coming.
Strap goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badges scores with a nice head shot.
Strap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badges swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Badges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Badges counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Badges.
Strap with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Badges to score with a decent uppercut.
Strap throws a looping overhand right but Badges ducks down to avoid it.
Strap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Badges looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Badges tries to clinch up.
Badges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badges looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Badges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strap.
Badges ducks under a wild hook from Strap.
Strap takes a swing at Badges's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jock Strap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Badges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strap misses with a hook.
Strap throws an overhand right that lands on Badges's shoulder, as Badges tries to avoid the shot.
Strap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badges looks to land a right hand but Strap moved out of range.
Strap ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strap throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Strap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strap cracks Badges with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap throws a body punch but Badges moves out of range.
Badges throwing a counter right hand but Strap manages to avoid it.
Badges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Badges instigates a clinch.
Badges blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Strap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badges tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badges connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badges. Strap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Badges. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Badges.
Strap takes one to the chin there.
Badges takes one on the button.
Strap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badges moves away.
Badges slips under a jab from Strap.
Badges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Badges closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Badges looks to land a left hand but Strap moved out of range nicely.
Badges moves away from the strike by Strap.
Badges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strap.
Badges rushes Strap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jock Strap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badges tries to clinch there but Strap circles away.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strap throws a poor cross that misses
and Badges counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Badges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap takes one to the side of the head.
Strap avoids the body shot from Badges.
Strap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badges was well out of range. Poor timing from Strap.
Strap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badges.
Badges misses with a wild body shot.
Strap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Badges under the eye.
Strap shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Badges eats them both and turns towards Strap to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Needno Badges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badges manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badges rushes Strap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Badges creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strap's defenses.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strap avoids it.
Badges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strap dodges an elbow strike from Badges.
Badges misses with some punches.
Badges trying to land knees to the body.
Strap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strap takes an elbow to the temple.
Strap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Badges lands a nice elbow.
Badges tries a body shot but Strap blocks it.
Badges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badges tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
Strap drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Needno Badges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badges lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badges pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Badges pushes off an throws an elbow but Strap leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Badges tries to land knees in the clinch but Strap avoids the damage to the body.
Badges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badges missing with knees to the body.
Strap avoids the elbow strike from Badges, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Needno Badges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strap has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jock Strap!
An out of breath Jock Strap thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 536 p4p, 577 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 77 p4p, 82 weight class). Alderidge comes to the cage accompanied by Portland, Oregon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a leg kick but Alderidge moves out of range and Jaegerjaquez only half commits.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge is looking to counter punch.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to clinch but Alderidge is avoiding it.
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge jabs at Jaegerjaquez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alderidge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaegerjaquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A jab from Alderidge does it's job there.
Alderidge swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez thows a body kick. Alderidge tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alderidge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alderidge throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jaegerjaquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a leg kick but Alderidge saw it coming and moves away.
Jaegerjaquez throws an overhand right that lands on Alderidge's shoulder, as Alderidge tries to avoid the shot.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Alderidge.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaegerjaquez. That snapped Alderidge's head back.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Jaegerjaquez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick that knocks Alderidge off balance momentarily.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Alderidge lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a low kick but Alderidge moves his leg out of the way.
Alderidge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alderidge blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez clinches up with Alderidge and pushes him back against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alderidge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body. Alderidge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a left hand.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab from Alderidge.
A jab from Alderidge does it's job there.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Good work by Alderidge as he checks the leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alderidge swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the head.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge connects with a nice looking jab.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alderidge digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaegerjaquez can pounce on him.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Alderidge thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alderidge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaegerjaquez under the eye.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Alderidge throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Alderidge throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Alderidge strikes.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge walks into a left hand.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Alderidge swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaegerjaquez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alderidge rather than just go for the knockout.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez wants to counter the offense by Alderidge and move into the clinch position.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alderidge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Jaegerjaquez gets a clinch.
Alderidge pushes Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alderidge lands a slapping body shot.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alderidge. Alderidge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge scores with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice hook to Alderidge's body. Alderidge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alderidge checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Alderidge throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Alderidge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alderidge throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Alderidge strikes.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Alderidge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Alderidge lands.
Alderidge scores with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez lands a head shot.
Alderidge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Alderidge avoids the punch easily.
Alderidge is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
A jab from Alderidge does it's job there.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaegerjaquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez thows a leg kick but Alderidge checks it
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaegerjaquez's head backwards.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alderidge digs a good hook to Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Jaegerjaquez misses
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Alderidge moved away.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaegerjaquez throws a chopping leg kick but Alderidge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alderidge.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge cracks Jaegerjaquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alderidge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alderidge throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Alderidge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight left.
Alderidge cracks Jaegerjaquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alderidge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a leg kick but Alderidge moves out of range and Jaegerjaquez only half commits.
Alderidge throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alderidge, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 145 p4p, 421 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 24 p4p, 63 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
Magrath throws the kick towards the body but Polus avoids it.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Polus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Polus catches Magrath right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Polus.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Polus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magrath.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Magrath throws a solid leg kick but Polus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magrath.
Magrath sets himself, and Polus steps forward looking for the clinch! Magrath avoids it this time.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polus's sensitive parts.
Polus moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus cracks Magrath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polus throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus closes the distance and pushes Magrath back into the cage.
Polus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magrath walks away with a smile on his face. Polus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polus checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath 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 Polus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Polus misses.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Polus moves out of range of the body kick from Magrath.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus with the counter takedown but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Polus saw it coming and moves away.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Polus misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polus is able to avoid easily.
Magrath slips a straight right by Polus.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Polus swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Polus's leg but Polus calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Magrath with a hook.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Polus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polus takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polus digs a good body shot into Magrath's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magrath, as that shot connected.
Polus has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath lands a nice uppercut.
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 on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Polus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magrath throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Polus.
Magrath lands with a right to the head.
Magrath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polus.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magrath has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Magrath lands with a left to the head.
Polus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magrath prevents it.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Magrath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Polus struggles to land a body shot inside as Magrath controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that 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.
A cross from Magrath lands.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polus.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Polus counters with a single leg into guard. Magrath didn't expect that.
Polus passes Magrath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold.
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magrath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Magrath is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magrath manages to get to full guard.
Magrath looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrath, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magrath looking to control.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrath controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magrath throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magrath walks into a straight right hand from Polus.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polus tries to clinch but Magrath moves out of range.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Magrath moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Polus.
Magrath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Polus tries to clinch up.
As Polus backs away, Magrath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath lands a nice shot that snaps Polus's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus tries to clinch up.
Magrath throws a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath tests Polus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polus moves into range and clinches up with Magrath.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Magrath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Magrath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Magrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Polus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polus swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a shot to the body.
Polus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath tries a low kick but Polus avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Polus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polus blocks the body kick.
Polus avoids the body shot from Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus throws a shot to the body.
Polus throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a push kick but Polus slaps the foot to one side.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath 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 Polus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Polus fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Magrath - that landed with a thud.
Polus misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Magrath scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Magrath scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Magrath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Magrath thumps Polus with a low kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
Magrath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polus tries to clinch up but Magrath circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Magrath misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Magrath.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Polus drives through and clinches with Magrath against the cage.
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Magrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus checks a leg kick nicely.
Polus shoots and misses
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Polus misses with a hook.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Polus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a shot to the body.
Magrath throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Polus scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Polus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Polus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magrath darts in and clinches Polus up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
Magrath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magrath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magrath stops a takedown attempt from Polus.
Good body shot from Magrath.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magrath breaks the clinch.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magrath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath lands a jab to Polus's midsection.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polus.
Polus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magrath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magrath tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath is working hard here to advance position.
Polus tries to advance position but instead Magrath slips a leg back in to half guard.
Polus prevents Magrath from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus wants to pass to mount but Magrath is defending the position.
Magrath is looking for a sweep. Polus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polus is looking for a kimura but Magrath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Magrath is defending well.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magrath wants to control but Polus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Magrath defends it.
Magrath wants to control but Polus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Magrath slips under a jab from Polus.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus misses with a hook.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polus.
A slow jab from Polus misses its intended target.
Polus throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
Polus is looking to clinch but Magrath is avoiding it.
Magrath misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus misses the shot to the body.
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Magrath.
Polus takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Polus misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Polus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus tries to counter with a clinch but Magrath shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends Polus's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Magrath.
Polus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magrath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Polus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Polus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magrath was covering up waiting for the punch and Polus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Polus being controlled here momentarily.
Polus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Polus blocks the low kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magrath wants it to stay on the feet.
Magrath tries to keep at a distance but Polus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magrath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Magrath.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magrath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magrath misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magrath as he avoids it easily.
Polus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magrath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus fails with the takedown
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polus.
Polus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magrath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polus is looking to clinch.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polus is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath tried to counter with a leg kick but Polus avoided it.
Polus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polus throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Polus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
Polus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magrath did well to prevent Polus getting side control.
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold.
Magrath is trying to control but can't.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polus is looking for a kimura but Magrath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus prevents Magrath from improving his position.
Polus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath wants to improve his position but Polus is controlling well.
Polus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Polus throwing shots but Magrath is blocking nicely.
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magrath has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jaxon Magrath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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