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C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Epicity (ranked 3979 p4p, 4013 weight class) and Nacho Palhares (ranked 434 p4p, 436 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacho Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares gets a double leg takedown into Epicity's guard.
Epicity is wriggling around but Palhares manages to pass to half guard.
Palhares seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Epicity is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nacho Palhares!
Our winner, Nacho Palhares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico Reddick (ranked 3912 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Pat McGarrett (ranked 465 p4p, 467 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calico Reddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat McGarrett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reddick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reddick wants to control but McGarrett is keeping him busy.
Reddick is really struggling to control McGarrett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGarrett is trying to get back to his feet.
McGarrett is not content to let Reddick control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGarrett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reddick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGarrett, who protects the arm well.
McGarrett pushes Reddick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reddick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reddick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGarrett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett pushes Reddick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reddick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reddick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reddick prevents McGarrett from escaping the position.
McGarrett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McGarrett wants to get back to his feet.
McGarrett manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reddick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reddick is controlling him well.
McGarrett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reddick trying to control the action but McGarrett is working from the bottom.
McGarrett pushes Reddick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reddick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reddick trying to control the action but McGarrett is working from the bottom.
McGarrett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reddick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reddick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGarrett, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGarrett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reddick wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrett keeps working.
McGarrett wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reddick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGarrett to the ground. Reddick is now in McGarrett's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGarrett wants to stand up but Reddick is controlling him.
McGarrett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reddick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Reddick pushes McGarrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGarrett gets caught flat footed, as Reddick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGarrett is looking to stand up but Reddick isn't so interested in that idea.
Reddick trying to control but McGarrett is working from the bottom.
Reddick won't allow McGarrett to get back to his feet.
Reddick trying to control but McGarrett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick stops McGarrett from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddick gets a takedown into half guard.
McGarrett is trying to stand up here but Reddick is controlling him well.
Calico Reddick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGarrett is refusing to be controlled, as Reddick sits in half guard.
McGarrett tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reddick manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddick wants to finish this one by submission but McGarrett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reddick.
Reddick has hold of McGarrett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGarrett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGarrett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGarrett really wants to buck Reddick off and get back to his feet.
Reddick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGarrett is looking to escape.
Reddick won't let McGarrett get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reddick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGarrett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGarrett is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddick has control of McGarrett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGarrett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reddick trying to control but McGarrett is having none of it.
Reddick is working for a guillotine from mount but McGarrett frees his head quite easily.
McGarrett is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddick looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGarrett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGarrett is squirming around, avoiding Reddick's attempts to control the action.
Reddick content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGarrett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reddick controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reddick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGarrett on his heels. He'll look to pass McGarrett's guard now, I'm sure.
Reddick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGarrett can do to turn this around?
Reddick wants to control from the top but McGarrett keeps moving.
McGarrett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGarrett keeping moving, preventing Reddick from controlling successfully.
McGarrett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reddick is controlling him.
Reddick trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrett wants to stand and escape but Reddick is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reddick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGarrett to the mat! McGarrett manages to get full guard.
McGarrett is looking to stand back up but Reddick counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGarrett.
McGarrett is trying to stand.
McGarrett scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Reddick manages to mount him!
McGarrett is trying to stand.
Reddick content just to control the position here.
McGarrett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett is squirming around, avoiding Reddick's attempts to control the action.
McGarrett wants to get back to his feet.
Reddick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGarrett tries to buck Reddick off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddick trying to control but McGarrett is having none of it.
Reddick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reddick won't let McGarrett get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reddick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGarrett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGarrett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reddick looking to control but McGarrett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reddick won't let McGarrett get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reddick wants to control the pace but McGarrett is squirming around nicely.
Pat McGarrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddick looking for a guillotine from mount but McGarrett is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calico Reddick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reddick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calico Reddick!
A relieved looking Calico Reddick 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 1810 p4p, 655 weight class) and Soviet Remnant (ranked 245 p4p, 101 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Soviet Remnant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remnant moves away from the strike by Zan.
Remnant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Remnant.
Zan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Remnant in his tracks.
Remnant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Remnant doesn't manage to clinch there - Zan circles away.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Remnant clinches up against the cage.
Remnant stalls.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remnant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zan after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Remnant throws an elbow but misses.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan cracks Remnant with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Remnant pulls guard successfully.
Remnant wants to sweep but no luck.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Remnant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remnant on the ground.
Remnant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Remnant is working an open guard so Zan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Remnant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant shoots in for a double leg but Zan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.
Zan rushes Remnant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan prevents the takedown attempt.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Remnant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remnant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Remnant is defended easily by Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Remnant defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Remnant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Remnant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Remnant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zan with a hook.
Zan cracks Remnant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remnant moves away.
Remnant has a takedown stuffed.
Remnant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zan throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zan throws a jab when Remnant was well out of range.
Remnant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Remnant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remnant tries to clinch but Zan moves away
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remnant gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Remnant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zan closes the distance and pushes Remnant back into the cage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow.
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Remnant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remnant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
Remnant misses with a takedown attempt - Zan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.
Remnant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remnant can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Zan misses.
Remnant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Remnant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Remnant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Remnant counters with a series of strikes. Zan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remnant.
Remnant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant goes for a takedown attempt but Zan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Zan takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remnant gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant staying out of range there.
Remnant blocks a jab.
Remnant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Remnant somewhat.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Remnant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Remnant tries to clinch
and Zan counters with a three punch combo that has Remnant backing up. Remnant nods at Zan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zan misses with a hook. Remnant ducked under it nicely.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant goes for a double leg but Zan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zan continues to drive forward.
Zan swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Zan takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Remnant counters with a straight right hand.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant misses with a takedown attempt - Zan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zan defends well and Remnant ends up having to push Zan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Remnant tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soviet Remnant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan avoids a kick to the body.
Remnant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Remnant counters by clinching up.
A short right from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zan is defending well.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Zan.
Remnant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Remnant breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remnant.
Remnant fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Remnant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remnant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remnant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Remnant staying out of range there.
Remnant tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Remnant moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Remnant.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.
Remnant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zan wants it to stay on the feet.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Remnant on the side of the head.
Remnant shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Remnant.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Remnant momentarily.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Remnant's defenses.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Remnant is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Remnant is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Remnant's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!
An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 804 p4p, 424 weight class) and Lynton Miller (ranked 117 p4p, 67 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Tool - Sober. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Victor saw it coming and moves away.
Victor throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Victor.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.
Victor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for a sweep. Not yet Victor, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Victor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Victor moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Victor staying out of range there.
Victor tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Victor's guard.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Miller might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Victor looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Victor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Miller pulls Victor in to control the position.
Victor advances to half guard.
Victor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is concentrating on defense, preventing Victor from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Victor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Victor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Victor down.
Victor tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Victor struggling a bit here.
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Victor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Victor wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor manages to get back to half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victor keeps working.
Victor wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Victor's temple.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Victor gets full guard.
Victor working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Victor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Victor misses with a body shot.
Miller lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Victor is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Victor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller avoids the body shot from Victor.
Victor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Victor.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller has Victor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Victor being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Victor's hands, connecting with Victor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Victor is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Victor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Victor works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Miller cracks Victor with a solid left hand.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Victor keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Victor's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Victor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Victor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Victor defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Lynton Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victor did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Victor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Victor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Victor working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller wants to pass the guard but Victor is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 498 p4p, 306 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 66 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung ducks right into an uppercut from Rishkinov.
Tai Kung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Rishkinov with a hook.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rishkinov. That one must have hurt.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to score with a low kick but Tai Kung moves his leg out of the way.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov misses with a straight left.
Rishkinov throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range.
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Tai Kung avoids it.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rishkinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tai Kung's head.
Some wild striking there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rishkinov fails to land the takedown.
Tai Kung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tai Kung pulls Rishkinov in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov has gone for a leg lock! Tai Kung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rishkinov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov trying to control but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tai Kung is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Tai Kung controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tai Kung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tai Kung trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rishkinov's guard.
Tai Kung passes Rishkinov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tai Kung is looking to advance position but Rishkinov won't allow it.
Rishkinov is looking to control Tai Kung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rishkinov avoid being mounted?
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Tai Kung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rishkinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tai Kung pulls his head out easily.
Tai Kung is trying to control. Rishkinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rishkinov gets back to full guard.
Rishkinov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rishkinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tai Kung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tai Kung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rishkinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov'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.
Rishkinov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Rishkinov.
That kick from Rishkinov tenderised Tai Kung's leg. Tai Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rishkinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rishkinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
Tai Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov swings widly with a right hand
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tai Kung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tai Kung throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rishkinov cracks Tai Kung with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tai Kung has time to react.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely.
Rishkinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov thuds his shin into the meat of Tai Kung's side.
Rishkinov lands a leg kick that knocks Tai Kung off balance momentarily.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serhey Rishkinov's cut is getting worse.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rishkinov.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rishkinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Rishkinov throws a body kick.
Tai Kung feints a counter leg kick.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tai Kung can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Rishkinov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung fails to land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Tai Kung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tai Kung slips a straight right by Rishkinov.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rishkinov scores with a body shot.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick.
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rishkinov scores with a leg kick.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Tai Kung's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rishkinov.
A jab from Tai Kung finds it's way through Rishkinov's defenses.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick which misses Tai Kung's front leg but catches the back leg as Tai Kung tries to avoid it.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but Rishkinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rishkinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tai Kung sprawls and moves away.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Tai Kung moved away.
No joy there for Rishkinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tai Kung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Tai Kung blocks it.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Rishkinov avoids it with no problem.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a hook.
Rishkinov tries to land a leg kick but Tai Kung saw it coming and moves away.
Rishkinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Rishkinov misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rishkinov lands in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tai Kung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rishkinov controls the pace.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rishkinov with a nice calf kick.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a one-two to the body.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rishkinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tai Kung momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tai Kung finds it's way through Rishkinov's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov feints and then cracks Tai Kung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tai Kung down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tai Kung under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rishkinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rishkinov - that will leave a mark!
Rishkinov misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tai Kung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rishkinov throws a lazy body kick
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Rishkinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tai Kung defends well and Rishkinov ends up having to push Tai Kung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from Rishkinov.
Tai Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rishkinov can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
Tai Kung is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch.
Rishkinov jumps guard but Tai Kung stands there with Rishkinov around his waist. Rishkinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tai Kung manages to break the clinch.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Tai Kung loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tai Kung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Tai Kung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A bone on bone clash there as Tai Kung blocks the leg kick.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Rishkinov. That snapped Tai Kung's head back.
Rishkinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Rishkinov avoids it with no problem.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
The fighters circling - Tai Kung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tai Kung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tai Kung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rishkinov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rishkinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rishkinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung looks to throw the jab but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick.
Rishkinov jabs Tai Kung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rishkinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tai Kung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rishkinov somewhat.
Tai Kung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tai Kung as Rishkinov shoots in.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rishkinov with a hook.
Rishkinov tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tai Kung takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov looks to land a body kick but Tai Kung moved away.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tai Kung but Tai Kung pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tai Kung scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Serhey Rishkinov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rishkinov, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 41 p4p, 262 weight class) and Jacque Joteel (ranked 7 p4p, 45 weight class). Joteel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moogwalze kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers tries to work over Joteel's front leg with a kick but Joteel checks it.
Myers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joteel misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Joteel swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Myers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Joteel's knee but Joteel avoids it well.
Myers lands a really nice looking cross but Joteel seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Myers.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Joteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers jumps guard and drags Joteel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Myers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Myers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Joteel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Myers.
Joteel taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Myers tries to improve position but can't.
Myers can't do much from the bottom here.
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control.
Myers is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel is chipping away with strikes.
Joteel wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Myers tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Myers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joteel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joteel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers throws a leg kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myers lands a right hook to the body.
Joteel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Joteel lands a glancing blow to the side of Myers's head.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Joteel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joteel. That did some damage!
Myers throws a shot to the body.
Joteel swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Joteel loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Joteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joteel scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers pushes Joteel away with a front kick.
Joteel misses with a wild body shot.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Myers walks into a straight right hand from Joteel.
Joteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Joteel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joteel looks to land a body kick but Myers moved away.
Joteel thows a body kick. Myers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot by Myers.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joteel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Joteel coming out on top.
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!
Joteel avoids the body shot from Myers.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
A big left from Myers misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joteel - that will leave a mark!
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Joteel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Myers connects with a body shot.
Joteel connects with a body shot.
Myers sizes up Joteel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Myers blocks it well.
Myers takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Joteel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myers takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Joteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Joteel misses.
Myers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Myers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Myers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joteel! But no joy.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Myers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.
Joteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Joteel throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Myers. Joteel shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers darts in and clinches Joteel up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers is leaning against Joteel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joteel misses with an elbow strike.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel.
Myers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel lands a right hand.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Myers.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel lands with a left to the head.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Myers avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Myers.
Myers fails to pull guard.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Myers cracks Joteel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myers throws a good cross that connects.
Joteel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Myers misses.
Joteel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myers catches Joteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joteel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Myers tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joteel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Joteel's defenses.
Joteel defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Joteel throws a fast counter high kick but Myers manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel stuns Myers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Joteel's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Joteel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joteel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joteel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Myers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joteel walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Myers works the jab nicely.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Myers misses
and Joteel counters with a low kick, right behind Myers 's knee.
That's two 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!
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Joteel counters with a head kick. That will keep Myers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Myers thumps Joteel with a low kick.
Myers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Joteel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Myers. Myers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Joteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joteel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Myers throws a leg kick but Joteel moved away.
Joteel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joteel can do to turn this around?
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joteel just manages to avoid it.
Myers tries to clinch up but Joteel circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers catches Joteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jacque Joteel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joteel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers throws a big shot that misses.
Myers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJoteel.
Joteel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myers throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Joteel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joteel lands a jab to the nose.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Joteel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cornelius Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joteel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Joteel lands a nice looking body kick.
Myers takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Joteel off the cage and back into range.
Myers throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Joteel ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Myers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Myers.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Joteel moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Myers.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
A jab from Myers misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myers, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 168 p4p, 125 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 30 p4p, 25 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by FED UP. Blyad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. luv kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Blyad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blyad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ji Woo quickly recovers to half guard.
Ji Woo is staying active underneath Blyad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blyad is taking a breather. Ji Woo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ji Woo gets back to full guard.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Blyad controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ji Woo is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blyad controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ji Woo pushes down on Blyad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blyad tries to roll over but Ji Woo keeps him under control.
Ji Woo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ji Woo trying to control from half guard but Blyad is working away.
Ji Woo wants to pass to mount but Blyad is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is thwarting Blyad's attempts to control the position.
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blyad.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Ji Woo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blyad wants a takedown but no success here.
Blyad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is just content to waste time from the top position. Ji Woo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blyad wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo has Blyad pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ay Blyad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Blyad drives through with a takedown into Ji Woo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position but Blyad postures up.
Ay Blyad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blyad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blyad looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad controls Ji Woo momentarily but Ji Woo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ji Woo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji Woo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blyad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blyad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Blyad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ji Woo pinned against the cage. Ji Woo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Blyad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo wants to hit a sweep here but Blyad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ji Woo there!
Blyad avoids the attempt from Ji Woo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blyad prevents Ji Woo from getting the reversal.
Blyad moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ji Woo has worked his arm free - good work by Ji Woo!
Blyad wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blyad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ji Woo is not content to let Blyad control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Blyad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ji Woo sprawls well. Ji Woo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyad tries to land a leg kick but Ji Woo saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo connects with a jab.
Blyad checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Blyad.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blyad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blyad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ji Woo's guard.
Blyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blyad is looking to pass into half guard but Ji Woo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ji Woo is in guard.
Ji Woo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blyad has locked up a guillotine! Blyad's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ji Woo is holding on here and Blyad must be using up a lot of energy. Ji Woo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blyad gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ay Blyad!
A very excited looking Ay Blyad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 139 p4p, 141 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 21 p4p, 22 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Olsen's choice of entrance music: Liberty by LXST CXNTURY. Kjetil Olsen 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Alborz Mumu has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Olsen - that will leave a mark!
Olsen throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Olsen! Mumu lets Olsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Olsen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumu finish him?
Olsen throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Olsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Olsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Mumu is breathing heavily.
Olsen sends Mumu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Olsen is motioning to the referee to let Mumu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mumu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Olsen comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mumu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mumu was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
Kjetil Olsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 3 p4p, 36 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). De Minaur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Seek and Destroy . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Minaur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
Kilgore lands a nice shot that snaps De Minaur's head back.
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Minaur takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
De Minaur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
De Minaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilgore takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but De Minaur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as De Minaur blocks the low kick.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Minaur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kilgore lands with a hook. De Minaur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
Kilgore falls off balance throwing a combination
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Kilgore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Minaur.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a front kick aimed at Kilgore's knee but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Minaur takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore throws a jab when De Minaur was well out of range.
Kilgore defending well as De Minaur loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Kilgore as he checks the leg kick.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Minaur, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick from De Minaur, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur checks the leg kick.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Kilgore swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
De Minaur throws a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking to slow De Minaur down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
De Minaur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
De Minaur missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a good low kick that Kilgore was not able to check.
De Minaur throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilgore thinking.
De Minaur cracks Kilgore with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Minaur throws a lazy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a right hand to the body.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Kilgore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from De Minaur.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
De Minaur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore just manages to avoid it.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore slips a jab from De Minaur.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends De Minaur's belly button to the back.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore misses with a hook. De Minaur ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from De Minaur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Kilgore throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a straight right. De Minaur didn't see that one coming.
De Minaur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Minaur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but De Minaur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the body
and Kilgore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
De Minaur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilgore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and De Minaur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but De Minaur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur lands a right hook to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilgore takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
Kilgore misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
De Minaur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilgore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kilgore misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Kilgore misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Kilgore.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore motions for De Minaur to come forward. Kilgore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Minaur.
De Minaur misses the jab.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but De Minaur moved out of range.
Kilgore misses the body punch
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Minaur can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Minaur doesn't seem phased though.
Kilgore throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
De Minaur moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
De Minaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilgore.
De Minaur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore stuns De Minaur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Minaur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Minaur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Minaur avoids the head kick by Kilgore.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kilgore on the side of the head.
De Minaur takes a kick to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Minaur checks a leg kick.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kilgore cracks De Minaur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Minaur.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Minaur.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kilgore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilgore walks into a jab.
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
De Minaur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into De Minaur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
De Minaur cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore punishes De Minaur's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but De Minaur is just out of range.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
De Minaur throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
De Minaur misses with a head kick.
Kilgore tries a quick counter leg kick but De Minaur is wise to it.
De Minaur dodges the punch combination from Kilgore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kilgore throws a low kick, looking for De Minaur's leg but De Minaur calmly moves out of range.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Minaur swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore counters with a thumping low kick.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kilgore duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
De Minaur throws a right hand that misses
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from De Minaur misses the target.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Kilgore.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kilgore to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kilgore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
De Minaur misses with a leg kick.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
De Minaur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a head kick.
Kilgore throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
De Minaur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Kilgore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a low kick, right behind Kilgore 's knee.
Kilgore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore looks for the body kick but De Minaur saw that one coming.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rod De Minaur.
Well De Minaur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Rod De Minaur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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