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GAMMA#966 Karim v Lovanov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 990 p4p, 1857 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 136 p4p, 235 weight class). Lombardo comes to the cage accompanied by Illusions. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira tries to clinch but Lombardo is having none of it.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Caldeira coming out on top.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombardo tries to sprawl out of it but Caldeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Caldeira shoots in.
Caldeira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombardo is trying to improve his position.
Lombardo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lombardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira is trying to get an arm triangle but Lombardo is defending well.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caldeira wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy.
Caldeira passes to full mount!
Caldeira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lombardo has worked his arm free - good work by Lombardo!
Caldeira working away.
Caldeira throws a strike aimed at the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombardo holding on.
Lombardo gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lombardo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toran Roth (ranked 1690 p4p, 1380 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 244 p4p, 207 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Dogodine u Prizrenu. Toran Roth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 13 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Traveller eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roth rushes Traveller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth avoiding damage.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Traveller under the eye.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traveller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Traveller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roth tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Roth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traveller moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traveller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roth tries to break free but Traveller pushes him back against the cage.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roth has managed to clinch.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller scores with a shoulder strike.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.
Roth clinches.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller 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.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Roth connects with a single shot there.
Traveller has managed to clinch.
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 Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a two punch combo.
Traveller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traveller wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Roth.
Traveller tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Traveller as Roth tries to tie him up.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth blocking some punches.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Traveller has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth blocks an uppercut.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astro Traveller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Traveller doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Traveller tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Traveller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roth dives in and scores a takedown into Traveller's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Traveller keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Traveller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to stand but Traveller is controlling from the bottom.
Traveller looking for a sweep. Not yet Traveller, not yet.
Traveller doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Traveller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traveller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roth is pushing down on Traveller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Traveller is fighting to maintain full guard but Roth has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Traveller missing with punches from the bottom.
Traveller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roth trying to control the pace.
Traveller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Traveller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Traveller.
A left and a right from Roth both land. Nice combination.
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traveller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Traveller wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side
and Roth counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller wants to clinch
and Roth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traveller thinking.
Traveller is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller darts in trying to clinch
and Roth counters with a left and a right that stings Traveller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toran Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Traveller tries to clinch
and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Traveller wants to clinch.
Roth scores with a head kick.
Roth keeps the fight on the outside.
Traveller is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Traveller is looking to clinch.
A jab-cross combination lands for Roth and sends Traveller crashing to the mat! Roth follows him down to the mat - Traveller regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 Traveller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth is taking a breather. Traveller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Traveller is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
It looks like Roth is going to stand back up.
Traveller punching from the bottom.
Traveller seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Traveller circles away.
Roth gets tackled into the cage by Traveller. Traveller maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Roth pulls guard.
Roth wants to stand up but Traveller is controlling him.
Traveller throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth punching from the bottom.
Roth wants to stand but Traveller is controlling the position.
Traveller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Traveller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Traveller is defending well. Roth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Traveller has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toran Roth!
A victorious Toran Roth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 1404 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 193 p4p, 167 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch but Danilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vernon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon throws a body punch but Danilov moves out of range.
Vernon lunges at Danilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danilov's hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Vernon counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vernon.
Vernon tries to clinch but Danilov is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Danilov. Danilov maintains the clinch.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danilov blocks a body shot from Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov is trying to push Vernon away but Vernon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vernon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov tries a knee to the head but Vernon blocks it.
Vernon throws a head punch that misses.
Danilov has Vernon pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vernon.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vernon.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Danilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danilov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Danilov.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov stalls.
Vernon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danilov or not.
Danilov looking to stall.
Vernon cracks Danilov with a nice body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vernon.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Vernon digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Vernon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Danilov.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danilov is pushing Vernon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vernon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Vernon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vernon.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Vernon controls the action.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Vernon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vernon scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon lands a lovely overhand right.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danilov misses with a looping right.
Vernon scores with a jab.
Vernon pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov misses with a left hand
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Danilov pushes him off.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon misses with a double jab
and Danilov counters by moving into the clinch.
Isaac Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vernon is trying to drag Danilov to the mat but Danilov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Danilov.
Danilov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Danilov to work.
Vernon lands a left hand.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vernon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danilov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Vernon takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov throws out a counter right but Vernon avoids it with no problem.
Vernon has closed the distance and engaged Danilov in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon misses with the head strike.
Vernon tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov lands a left hand.
Vernon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Vernon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Vernon.
Danilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov slows down the pace here.
Danilov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danilov backwards.
Vernon digs a right hand into Danilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danilov's gas tank.
Vernon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon lands with a light punch inside.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danilov scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Danilov controls his hands.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Danilov regains guard immediately.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Danilov.
Danilov is trying to keep Vernon in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vernon avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Danilov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon gets caught napping as Danilov dives in and scores a takedown. Vernon manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Danilov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danilov postures up.
Danilov being controlled here momentarily.
Danilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vernon has wrist control.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Danilov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Vernon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vernon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vernon finds it's way round the side to connect with Danilov's head.
Danilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vernon.
Danilov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danilov off to one side.
Danilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Danilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon lands the left hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt - Vernon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov pushes Vernon up against the cage in a clinch.
Danilov breaks the clinch.
Danilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danilov.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Vernon.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
An out of breath Isaac Vernon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 664 p4p, 553 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 97 p4p, 79 weight class). Roland Weudke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Romulus Gerber's chin.
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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 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gerber.
Weudke cracks Gerber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weudke misses with a wild combination.
Weudke defending well as Gerber loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gerber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weudke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke pulls Gerber in close to prevent any damage.
Weudke trying to keep a closed guard but Gerber is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Weudke wants to stand and escape but Gerber is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gerber misses with a kick to the body.
That's two 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.
Gerber shoots for a takedown but Weudke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerber throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Gerber was not able to check.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber misses with a head kick.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weudke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke checks the leg kick.
Weudke misses with a hook.
Gerber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerber at a distance.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerber rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weudke.
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
Gerber misses with a looping right.
Weudke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gerber.
Gerber works Weudke's body with a nice hook.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romulus Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses with a straight left.
Weudke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weudke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weudke connects with a body shot.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Gerber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weudke scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gerber.
Gerber misses with a hook.
Gerber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Weudke throws a leg kick
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Weudke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Gerber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weudke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gerber somewhat.
Weudke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke 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.
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Gerber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weudke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber dives in for a single leg takedown but Weudke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gerber trying to land knees to the body.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Weudke blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Weudke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gerber settles back down.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerber lands a jab to Weudke's midsection.
Gerber misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Gerber misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Gerber throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Weudke is predictable there
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weudke.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Gerber's leg. Gerber is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Weudke misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gerber.
Gerber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gerber steps away.
Gerber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gerber settles back down.
Weudke is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
Weudke cracks Gerber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Gerber misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gerber's knee momentarily.
Gerber wants to land a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a lazy right hand but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weudke.
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gerber.
A lazy left from Gerber finds it's target.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gerber.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke flicks out a counter leg kick but Gerber steps away.
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but Gerber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber slips a jab from Weudke.
A head kick misses from Gerber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
Weudke moves out of range as Gerber strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber throws a push kick but Weudke slaps the foot to one side.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Gerber down.
Weudke throws a sloppy body shot
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
Gerber lands a nice shot that snaps Weudke's head back.
Gerber throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roland Weudke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Weudke lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke takes a swing at Gerber's ribcage but misses.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but Gerber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gerber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke misses with a low kick as Gerber jumps back.
Weudke throws out a leg kick but Gerber moves out of range and Weudke only half commits.
Gerber connects with a jab.
Gerber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weudke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Weudke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weudke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerber lands a couple of digs.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving.
Gerber throwing strikes but missing.
Weudke pulls Gerber in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Weudke keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gerber's hands.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerber blocks the leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weudke.
Gerber looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerber misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke 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.
A slow jab from Gerber misses its intended target.
Gerber digs a good body shot into Weudke's ribs.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gerber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Gerber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weudke's guard.
Gerber throws a strike but Weudke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weudke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Gerber from controlling successfully.
Weudke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
I've got Weudke 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roland Weudke!
During a confident post fight interview, Roland Weudke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 873 p4p, 436 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 134 p4p, 63 weight class). Ohoulihan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bill Conti - Going The Distance. Serafim Lupei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ohoulihan misses its intended target.
Ohoulihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ohoulihan misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan misses with a hook to the body
and Ohoulihan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lupei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ohoulihan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DanBills Sketchy Basement in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Ohoulihan looking for a takedown.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Ohoulihan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohoulihan throws a head kick that Lupei semi-blocks.
Lupei scores with a head kick.
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!
Ohoulihan throws a one two combo.
Ohoulihan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lupei to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Ohoulihan saw that one coming.
Ohoulihan throws a big shot that misses.
Ohoulihan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Ohoulihan counters with a leg kick.
Lupei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohoulihan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Ohoulihan tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A short left from Lupei.
Ohoulihan tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohoulihan is trying to force a seperation but Lupei has the dominant position.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Ohoulihan is working for takedown but Lupei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ohoulihan avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lupei is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Ohoulihan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Ohoulihan's head.
Ohoulihan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohoulihan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ohoulihan.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Ohoulihan throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ohoulihan avoids it with no problem.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ohoulihan ducks right into an uppercut from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohoulihan manages to avoid it.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohoulihan's sensitive parts.
Ohoulihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Lupei.
Ohoulihan throws a right hand that misses
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Lupei.
 Ohoulihan is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Oh Ohoulihan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Ohoulihan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohoulihan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ohoulihan seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohoulihan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohoulihan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohoulihan trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ohoulihan into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohoulihan backwards.
Ohoulihan controlling the action here for a moment.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulihan breaks from the clinch.
Lupei moves into the clinch.
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!
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Ohoulihan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Ohoulihan blocks an uppercut.
Lupei works on Ohoulihan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ohoulihan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lupei pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohoulihan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lupei gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!
Serafim Lupei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Williams (ranked 409 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 63 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19 - 13 - 0 |
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Williams.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams checks a low kick from Defoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Defoe throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe misses with a leg kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Defoe can pounce on him.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams thumps Defoe with a low kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick lands for Defoe.
That's four 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!
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hurricane Defoe 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.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Defoe slips under a jab from Williams.
A nice leg kick from Defoe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Defoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams staying out of range there.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe thumps Williams with a low kick.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Defoe scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe is looking for the big counter here.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Defoe digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams with a nice cross.
Defoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams with a nice calf kick.
Defoe checks the leg kick.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
A jab lands there for Defoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Defoe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Williams throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Defoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Defoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Defoe tries to avoid it.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larry Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Defoe! Williams lets Defoe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams motions for Defoe to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams moves out of range as Defoe strikes.
Williams knocks out Defoe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Williams before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Williams picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 136 p4p, 282 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 22 p4p, 42 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
177
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32
171
19 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurminen.
River with the inside leg kick.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurminen.
River connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
River throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
Nurminen throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen misses the jab.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River checks a leg kick.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurminen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River gets caught napping as Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown. River manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
River has Nurminen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nurminen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
River has his feet on Nurminen's thighs here. He's pushed Nurminen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nurminen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick River!
Patrick River thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 817 p4p, 524 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 114 p4p, 80 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jaegerjaquez with a body shot.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Jaegerjaquez in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
A short right from Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Jaegerjaquez lands an uppercut.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Jaegerjaquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaegerjaquez's gas tank.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez is breathing heavily.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaegerjaquez or not.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez blocks an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez taking a breather.
Jaegerjaquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaegerjaquez controls his hands.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaegerjaquez trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Maybe Jaegerjaquez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Jaegerjaquez to work.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to stall.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaegerjaquez's elbow.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez stalling.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaegerjaquez has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Jaegerjaquez fails to land.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Jaegerjaquez presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jaegerjaquez controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaegerjaquez is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaegerjaquezs head.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Jaegerjaquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaegerjaquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to counter punch.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a double jab
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
A shot to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
We've been told by Jaegerjaquez's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaegerjaquez tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a swing at Jaegerjaquez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Barbosa 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!
Jaegerjaquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaegerjaquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Jaegerjaquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a jab.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jaegerjaquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Jaegerjaquez circles away.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Jaegerjaquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jaegerjaquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Jaegerjaquez tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jaegerjaquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa defending well as Jaegerjaquez loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa drops Jaegerjaquez with a big left hand and mounts him. Jaegerjaquez is in big trouble!
Barbosa content just to control the position here.
Jaegerjaquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa 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 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 313 p4p, 117 weight class) and Bento Barboza (ranked 8 p4p, 5 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomaevaboff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaolin of Dagestan. Barboza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angel Of Death. Husein Magomaevaboff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bento Barboza's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Barboza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Barboza 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.
Barboza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomaevaboff's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barboza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Barboza is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Barboza moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magomaevaboff!
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Magomaevaboff avoids it with no problem.
Barboza lands an overhand right.
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a wild body kick that Barboza sees coming a mile off.
Barboza slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magomaevaboff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Barboza avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomaevaboff.
Barboza drops his hands momentarily and Magomaevaboff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barboza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barboza misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Barboza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomaevaboff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barboza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Magomaevaboff.
A head kick misses from Barboza.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Barboza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it well.
Barboza throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barboza moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff misses with a right hand
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magomaevaboff thuds his right hand into Barboza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick.
Barboza wants to slow Magomaevaboff down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick
and Barboza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right hand.
Barboza throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff is looking to counter punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barboza defending well as Magomaevaboff loads up on a big left hand.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Barboza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barboza throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomaevaboff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomaevaboff there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomaevaboff sprawling to the canvas! Magomaevaboff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
Magomaevaboff is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magomaevaboff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barboza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza drops Magomaevaboff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomaevaboff looks back up at him and smiles so Barboza waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Magomaevaboff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barboza was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick from Barboza, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Magomaevaboff misses
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Barboza.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick
and Barboza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barboza knocks out Magomaevaboff with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barboza before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barboza picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 2 p4p, 40 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Don't say nuthin'. A fine choice. Karim Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Lovanov.
Lovanov dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lovanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lovanov misses with a hook
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lovanov on the side of the head.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Lovanov counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Lovanov on that attempt.
Lovanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lunges at Lovanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lovanov's hand.
Lovanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lovanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Lovanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Lovanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov misses with a looping right.
Lovanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Lovanov! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lovanov to his feet! Lovanov is in big trouble!
Lovanov scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slips a jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Johnson ducks straight into an uppercut from Lovanov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Johnson manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Lovanov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson controlling the position.
Lovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Lovanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lovanov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Lovanov's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Lovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lovanov stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Johnson 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!
Johnson stuns Lovanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lovanov.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov misses the body punch
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lovanov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lovanov drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to keep Lovanov in close.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Lovanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovanov won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Lovanov passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Lovanov.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovanov.
Lovanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lovanov swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Lovanov digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a body shot
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Johnson with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovanov will feel that in the morning.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Lovanov does no damage.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovanov.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Lovanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lovanov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Lovanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Lovanov's head to control him but Lovanov postures up.
Lovanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Karim Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Lovanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lovanov throws a counter combo.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lovanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Lovanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lovanov lands with a shot to the body.
Lovanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Lovanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lovanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Lovanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Lovanov slips the punch.
Lovanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Lovanov ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook but Lovanov blocks it.
Lovanov throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Lovanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovanov cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovanov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karim Johnson.
Well Lovanov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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