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HFC 25:Tight vs Handerson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwok Guo (ranked 24102 p4p, 24165 weight class) and Henry Callwell (ranked 517 p4p, 507 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwok Guo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Callwell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guo swivels and escapes.
Guo attempts a counter takedown but Callwell avoids it well and moves away.
Callwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Callwell shoots in for a takedown but Guo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwok Guo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Callwell.
Guo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callwell defends well and Guo ends up having to push Callwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Callwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guo is in Callwell's guard.
Guo stands and throws Callwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Callwell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo is working Callwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guo stands up.
We've been told by Guo's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Callwell enables Guo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Callwell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Callwell is keeping the position for now.
Guo wants to stand but Callwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Callwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guo is controlling him.
Guo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callwell keeping full guard, as Guo tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Callwell tries for a takedown but Guo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callwell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Callwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guo or not.
Guo is working for takedown but Callwell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Guo looking for a takedown.
Guo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Callwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guo is breathing heavily.
Callwell gets underhooks to prevent Guo's takedown attempt.
Callwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callwell tries to pull guard but Guo holds him up against the cage and eventually Callwell drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guo throws a looping overhand right but Callwell ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Callwell.
Callwell fails to land the takedown.
Guo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guo defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwok Guo 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.
Callwell shoots in for a double leg but Guo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guo wants it to stay on the feet.
Callwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Guo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kwok Guo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Callwell.
Guo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kwok Guo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callwell for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callwell keeping full guard, as Guo tries to pass.
Guo is looking to work some ground and pound but Callwell has wrist control.
Guo looking to pass the guard.
Guo prevents Callwell from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callwell shoots in but Guo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Callwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Guo, which made it look bad.
Guo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Callwell.
Guo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guo somewhat.
Callwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guo tries to avoid it but Callwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guo to the ground. Guo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Guo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Callwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Callwell's half guard.
Callwell is breathing heavily.
Guo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callwell trying to control here.
Guo stalling.
Guo wants to stand but Callwell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Guo throws a strike but Callwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callwell can do to turn this around?
That's four 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.
Guo is looking to work some ground and pound but Callwell has wrist control.
Callwell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kwok Guo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guo avoids it really well and circles away.
Callwell shoots in for a double leg but Guo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guo stuffs the takedown.
Guo tries for a takedown but Callwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Callwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Guo tries to sprawl out of it but Callwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo doesn't manage to clinch there - Callwell circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwok Guo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callwell.
Callwell tries to clinch up but Guo circles away and keeps his distance.
Guo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guo wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Callwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Guo, which made it look bad.
Guo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Callwell manages to circle out of the way.
Kwok Guo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Callwell.
Guo clinches.
Guo is trying to drag Callwell to the mat but Callwell 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.
Guo breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guo as he jumps to the side.
Guo closes the distance and clinches up with Callwell, looking for a takedown. Guo pushes Callwell against the cage but Callwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guo wants to clinch up but Callwell keeps it at a distance.
Callwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guo tries to avoid it but Callwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guo to the ground. Guo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Callwell circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guo tries to clinch up but Callwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Henry Callwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guo swivels and escapes.
Kwok Guo is winning the standup battle so far.
Guo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callwell's waist but Callwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guo off to one side.
Callwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guo circles away.
Guo is looking to clinch.
Guo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Callwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guo but Guo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callwell has a takedown stuffed.
Guo shoots for a takedown but Callwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Callwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Callwell instigates a clinch.
Callwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guo is defending well.
Callwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guo prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guo can't get the takedown.
Callwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callwell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Guo closes the distance and clinches up with Callwell, looking for a takedown. Guo pushes Callwell against the cage but Callwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Callwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guo is fending him off so far but Callwell persists. Nope, Guo circles away and we're back to standing.
Callwell fails to land the takedown.
Guo is looking for a counter combo.
Callwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guo pinned against the cage. Guo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Callwell's guard.
Guo is standing up over Callwell. Callwell looks to escape but Guo dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henry Callwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callwell dodges the ground and pound from Guo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwok Guo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwok Guo!
Kwok Guo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyreke Wilson (ranked 24364 p4p, 4462 weight class) and Jayson Cadorna (ranked 255 p4p, 221 weight class). Jayson Cadorna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyreke Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayson Cadorna!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch
and Cadorna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cadorna to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilson. That's going to slow Cadorna down.
Cadorna misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Cadorna's legs.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Cadorna avoids it well.
Cadorna moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Cadorna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Cadorna misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Cadorna looks winded!
Wilson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadorna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cadorna has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyreke Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Tyreke Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Cadorna's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilson pulls guard successfully.
Wilson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadorna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cadorna stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.
Wilson is looking to wear down Cadorna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilson lands with a nice body kick.
Wilson throws a head kick that half lands.
Cadorna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Cadorna dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cadorna's sensitive parts.
Cadorna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body punch but Cadorna moves out of range.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson clinches up against the cage.
Cadorna is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyreke Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Cadorna.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Wilson tries a body shot but Cadorna blocks it.
Wilson jumps guard.
Cadorna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadorna has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Cadorna postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cadorna defends well.
Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cadorna doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can Cadorna escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyreke Wilson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Carter (ranked 2898 p4p, 3362 weight class) and Sebastiao Dias (ranked 326 p4p, 373 weight class). Sam Carter 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao Dias!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Sam Carter has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carter throws a body kick that misses
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Dias lands a jab to the nose.
Dias misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Carter drops an elbow to the side of Dias's head.
Dias trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dias moves into full guard.
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
Dias is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dias has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Carter stands up over Dias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carter is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter distracts Dias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter connects with a couple of short punches.
Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dias's head.
 Dias is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter loads up on a big left hand. Dias felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Carter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dias can't hide his disappointment, as Carter celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Carter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Cummings (ranked 2368 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Geagan Bravesmasher (ranked 110 p4p, 146 weight class). Cummings's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dick Too Bomb by D2B. Bravesmasher has chosen The Neck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Geagan Bravesmasher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geagan Bravesmasher!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravesmasher misses with an uppercut
and Cummings counters with a one-two to the body.
Cummings lunges at Bravesmasher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravesmasher's hand.
Cummings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geagan Bravesmasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravesmasher misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
Bravesmasher misses with a head kick.
Bravesmasher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Bravesmasher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravesmasher throws a head kick that misses.
Cummings drops Bravesmasher with a beautiful combination! Bravesmasher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cummings is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummings cracks Bravesmasher's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bravesmasher slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cummings can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Cummings!
A very excited looking Dick Cummings made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Geagan Bravesmasher stepped up to the mic, saying 'LOOKS LIKE I NEED TO READ MORE BOOKS OF THIKKEMS DA LARGE'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Thai (ranked 2183 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Jackson Hopson (ranked 276 p4p, 326 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taisto Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to clinch there but Hopson circles away.
Hopson drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
Thai blocking some punches.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
Thai trying to stall but Hopson improves his position.
Thai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands a shot to the body.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jackson Hopson has been cut.
Thai is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopson.
A short uppercut from Hopson.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Hopson's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopson avoids the damage to the body.
Thai is trying to force a seperation but Hopson has the dominant position.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hopson pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hopson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thai blocking some punches.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopson avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Hopson presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Thai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hopson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Hopson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopson avoids it.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Thai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Thai tries to stall but Hopson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Thai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Hopson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thai.
Hopson managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thai misses with a knee strike.
Thai tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Thai looking to slow down the pace here.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hopson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hopson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopson clinches with his opponent.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hopson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hopson.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
 Thai is rocked!
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopson tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hopson's brow.
Hopson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Thai blocking some punches.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Hopson blocks with his arms.
Thai blocking some punches.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Hopson lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson working aggressively here.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopson as Thai tries to tie him up.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Hopson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopson smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Hopson pushes him off.
Thai tries to clinch there but Hopson circles away.
Thai tries to clinch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson wants to counter the offense by Thai and move into the clinch position.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson wants to counter with a clinch but Thai pushes him away.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopson closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai prevents a body shot from Hopson.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Hopson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Still in the clinch, Thai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thai tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Thai back against the cage.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Thai pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Hopson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Thai. Those never looked like landing.
Hopson clinches.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hopson avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thai drops to his knees and Hopson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Hopson!
An out of breath Jackson Hopson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Taisto Thai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back To the gym.. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic (ranked 1954 p4p, 2138 weight class) and The Maan (ranked 238 p4p, 269 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280
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280
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, The Maan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrosavljevic throws a hook to the side of Maan's head but Maan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic throws the left hand but Maan avoids the punch easily.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Maan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic slips under a jab from Maan.
Maan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Maan as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dobrosavljevic misses its intended target.
Dobrosavljevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dobrosavljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dobrosavljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobrosavljevic's head backwards.
Dobrosavljevic throws a looping overhand right but Maan ducks down to avoid it.
Maan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobrosavljevic. Maan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dobrosavljevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dobrosavljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dobrosavljevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maan misses with a body punch
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dobrosavljevic tries to bum rush Maan with a series of wild strikes but Maan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan moves out of range as Dobrosavljevic strikes.
Maan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Maan.
Nice shot lands for Maan.
Maan ducks under a wild hook from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan throws a hook to the side of Dobrosavljevic's head but Dobrosavljevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dobrosavljevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dobrosavljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Maan counters by clinching up.
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!
Maan scores with a shoulder strike.
Maan can't find room to land a body shot as Dobrosavljevic controls the action.
Maan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobrosavljevic backwards.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Dobrosavljevic prevents a body shot from Maan.
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 Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic 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.
Dobrosavljevic throws a body punch but Maan moves out of range.
Maan dodges the punch combination from Dobrosavljevic.
Dobrosavljevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan cracks Dobrosavljevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dobrosavljevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a looping left.
Dobrosavljevic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobrosavljevic.
Maan throws a counter combo.
Dobrosavljevic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobrosavljevic slips a jab from Maan.
Dobrosavljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Maan's shoulder, as Maan tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrosavljevic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dobrosavljevic fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Maan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrosavljevic slips a straight right by Maan.
An attempted straight right counter from Dobrosavljevic misses the target.
Dobrosavljevic throws a lazy right hand but Maan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dobrosavljevic misses with an uppercut.
Maan's coach down at BKC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dobrosavljevic drops his hands momentarily and Maan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maan throws out a loose jab but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Maan backs away, Dobrosavljevic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dobrosavljevic throws a leg kick
and Maan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maan cracks Dobrosavljevic with a nice body shot.
A short left from Maan.
Dobrosavljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maan moves out of range of the strikes.
Dobrosavljevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobrosavljevic swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maan lands with an overhand left.
Maan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a jab to the body
and Maan counters with a left to the body.
Maan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dobrosavljevic backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrosavljevic misses with a hook to the body
and Maan counters with a nice right hand that sends Dobrosavljevic toppling to the canvas! Dobrosavljevic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maan finish him?!
Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
Maan lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobrosavljevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maan drops Dobrosavljevic with a naaaaasty hook - Dobrosavljevic is in real trouble here! Maan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Maan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Thompson (ranked 2081 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Shi Woo Lee (ranked 197 p4p, 175 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emmure - Nemesis. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shi Woo Lee enters the cage!
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155
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26
156
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shi Woo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Dave Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Lee misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A short left from Lee.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lee.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Woo Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Thompson feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shi Woo Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Thompson is rocked!
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thompson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lee is unloading with more strikes now! Thompson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Woo Lee!
An out of breath Shi Woo Lee 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 1386 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Teddy Daniels (ranked 65 p4p, 89 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 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Daniels !
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr lands an overhand right.
It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Fleshou Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels 's hands.
Daniels takes a swing at Fleshou Jr's ribcage but misses.
Fleshou Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Daniels tries to bench press Fleshou Jr off him but Fleshou Jr keeps the position.
Daniels is trying to buck Fleshou Jr off.
Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels is trying to control Fleshou Jr's posture but Fleshou Jr avoids it.
Daniels tries to buck Fleshou Jr off but Fleshou Jr is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels keeping his opponent close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Fleshou Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels tries to improve position but can't.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fleshou Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleshou Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniels wants to control but Fleshou Jr postures up.
Fleshou Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels manages to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
Fleshou Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt.
Fleshou Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleshou Jr trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to roll over but Fleshou Jr keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is trying to stand.
Fleshou Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Fleshou Jr is controlling him
Fleshou Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fleshou Jr is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels is looking to control Fleshou Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Daniels 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fleshou Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels .
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fleshou Jr.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Fleshou Jr finds it's target.
Fleshou Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fleshou Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Daniels .
Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Fleshou Jr is rocked!
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Fleshou Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleshou Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Fleshou Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels , pushing him back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fleshou Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fleshou Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Fleshou Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Stres Fleshou Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Daniels 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fleshou Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fleshou Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fleshou Jr tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Fleshou Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daniels is trying to buck Fleshou Jr off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Daniels is trying to stand.
Daniels is looking to control Fleshou Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleshou Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleshou Jr stops Daniels from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Fleshou Jr is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Fleshou Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Fleshou Jr sits in half guard.
Fleshou Jr is thwarting Daniels 's attempts to control the position.
Fleshou Jr tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it.
Daniels is trying to maintain the position but Fleshou Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Fleshou Jr is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Fleshou Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stres Fleshou Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Fleshou Jr slips the punch.
Fleshou Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels .
Fleshou Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels .
A combination from Fleshou Jr does no damage.
Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleshou Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses the shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fleshou Jr slips under a jab from Daniels .
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou Jr digs a good body shot into Daniels 's ribs.
Fleshou Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr lands with a good body shot.
Fleshou Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Fleshou Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fleshou Jr pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daniels up against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
Fleshou Jr gets through Daniels 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Fleshou Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniels uses from the top position.
Fleshou Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fleshou Jr has his feet on Daniels 's thighs here. He's pushed Daniels 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! Daniels screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between VC Barre (ranked 2393 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Ivan Sidorov (ranked 315 p4p, 262 weight class). Ivan Sidorov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, VC Barre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.
Sidorov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sidorov tries for a takedown but Barre circles away easily
and Barre counters with a leg kick.
VC Barre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
Barre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sidorov.
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Sidorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barre's waist but Barre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sidorov off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sidorov.
Sidorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sidorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barre is trying to get back to half guard.
Barre is working hard here to advance position.
Barre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov advances to mount.
Barre is looking to improve his position but Sidorov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barre?
Barre gets back to half guard.
Sidorov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sidorov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sidorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barre tries to get to full guard but Sidorov has control of the leg.
Sidorov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barre!
Barre is bucking up trying to escape but Sidorov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidorov landing punches.
Barre is trying to escape the mount.
Sidorov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barre hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorov cracks Barre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Barre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sidorov is nestled in close to Barre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sidorov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sidorov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sidorov cracks Barre with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sidorov lands a big shot there that rocks Barre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sidorov lands a big elbow - Barre is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barre is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
A relieved looking Ivan Sidorov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tight (ranked 628 p4p, 878 weight class) and Dave Handerson (ranked 89 p4p, 126 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Tight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tight pushes Handerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson has Tight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handerson takes a shot to the head.
Handerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tight is defending well.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Tight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tight stalls.
Tight prevents the takedown attempt.
Handerson is trying to push Tight away but Tight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tight gets underhooks to prevent Handerson's takedown attempt.
Tight avoiding damage.
Tight lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tight stalling.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage, preventing Handerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tight.
Handerson is trying to push Tight away but Tight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Tight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handerson.
Tight lands a shoulder strike.
Handerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Handerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handerson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tight prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tight.
A hook to the body from Tight.
Tight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tight lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Tight.
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!
Tight stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tight stops a takedown attempt from Handerson.
Handerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tight lands a body shot.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handerson's efforts to push away.
Handerson being controlled against the cage.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handerson misses with a hook. Tight ducked under it nicely.
Handerson missing with a left hand there. Tight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tight instigates a clinch.
Tight works on Handerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight leaning against his opponent.
Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tight stalling in the clinch.
Tight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Handerson up against the cage.
Tight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tight rushes Handerson and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Handerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tight stalls.
Handerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tight has double underhooks.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tight controlling the action here for a moment.
Tight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Handerson gets tackled into the cage by Tight. Tight maintains the clinch.
Handerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Handerson shoots and misses
and Tight counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Tight wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Handerson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handerson's head.
It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
Handerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tight!
Tight sneaks out the side door and pushes Handerson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony Tight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tight moves away.
Tight instigates a clinch.
Handerson wants a takedown but no success here.
Handerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tight has double underhooks.
Handerson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handerson is breathing heavily.
Tight lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
Handerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handerson goes for a takedown attempt but Tight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handerson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tight finds it's way round the side to connect with Handerson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Tight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Tight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handerson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Tight as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tight.
Tight effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
Handerson looking for a takedown.
Tight is leaning against Handerson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tight scores with a hook to the body.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Tight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Handerson tries to keep at a distance but Tight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tight effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
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.
Handerson dodges the punch combination from Tight.
Tight tries to clinch but Handerson is having none of it.
Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tony Tight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tight tries to land knees in the clinch but Handerson avoids the damage to the body.
Tight is pushing Handerson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson wants to break free but Tight has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
Tight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handerson is trying to force a seperation but Tight has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight tries to land knees in the clinch but Handerson avoids the damage to the body.
Handerson has Tight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Tight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handerson can't get the takedown.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Tight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handerson's efforts to push away.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Tight manages to get underhooks.
Tight prevents Handerson from breaking the clinch.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Tight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Handerson working hard to break the clinch.
Tight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handerson can do to turn this around?
Handerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tight is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Tight.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tight is pressed up against the cage. Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tight down to the mat. Tight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tight drives through and clinches with Handerson against the cage.
Tight controlling the action here for a moment.
Handerson tries to circle away but Tight has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handerson letting Tight take a breather here.
Tight leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Tight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Handerson.
Tight moves into range and clinches up with Handerson.
Tight lands with a light punch inside.
Tight presses Handerson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson goes for a takedown attempt but Tight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tight doesn't manage to clinch there - Handerson circles away.
Tight slips a jab from Handerson.
Tight darts in and clinches Handerson up against the cage.
Tight stalling the fight.
Tight cracks Handerson with a nice body shot.
Tight scores with a shot to the side of Handerson's head.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Handerson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tight has Handerson pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tight clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
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.
Tight has Handerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Handerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tight works on Handerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight lands with a left to the head.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
Tight trying to land knees to the body.
Tight stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson tries to break the clinch but Tight is controlling the position.
Handerson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Handerson working hard to break the clinch.
Tight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Handerson looking for a takedown.
Tony Tight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Handerson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tight leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tight for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Handerson can't break the clinch.
Tight has Handerson pressed against the cage.
Handerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tight.
A short right from Tight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Tight to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Tight.
Tight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handerson is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tight moves out of range of the strikes.
Tight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tight tries to clinch up but Handerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Handerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tight rushes Handerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Handerson letting Tight take a breather here.
Handerson is trying to break the clinch but Tight has him pressed against the cage.
Handerson has had enough of the clinch but Tight keeps him there for the moment.
Handerson tries to circle away but Tight has him pinned against the cage.
Tight prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Tight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tight cracks Handerson with a nice body shot.
Tight slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Tight - that landed with a thud.
Tight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handerson backwards.
Tight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tight is working Handerson over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Tight.
Tight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tight won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Tight.
Still in the clinch, Tight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tight stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tight.
Tight slowing the pace effectively.
Tight pushes Handerson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Handerson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Tight.
Handerson wants a takedown.
Tight drops Handerson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Handerson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Handerson is rocked!
Tight drops Handerson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Handerson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Handerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tight finish him?
Tight throws a big uppercut that drops Handerson! More strikes from Tight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Handerson lies dazed against the cage as Tight celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tight!
Tony Tight retains his heavyweight title!
Tony Tight looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Respect to my opponent but I'm on another level. These guys just can't handle what I bring to the table. This belt is staying right here for a long long time. '.
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