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DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 1310 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 178 p4p, 312 weight class). Pierre Ledoux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skolz with a hook.
 It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux blocks a jab.
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Ledoux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ledoux is working for takedown but Skolz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ledoux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ledoux manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Ledoux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ledoux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skolz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ledoux.
Ledoux trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Skolz seems a little lost for a moment, as Ledoux dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ledoux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux tries to move to mount but Skolz blocks the move with his legs.
Skolz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Skolz tries to improve position but can't.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux taking a breather here.
Ledoux advances to full mount.
Ledoux avoids the attempt from Skolz to control.
Ledoux looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is having none of it.
Ledoux controlling the position easily from mount.
Ledoux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ledoux thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ledoux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ledoux looking to finish with strikes here!
Ledoux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ledoux working the ground and pound effectively.
Ledoux lands a big elbow.
Ledoux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skolz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ledoux controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skolz is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skolz avoid being mounted?
Ledoux trying to control from half guard but Skolz is working away.
Ledoux is pressing down on Skolz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skolz is holding on for now.
Skolz trying to control here.
Ledoux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skolz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ledoux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ledoux clinches.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Ledoux wants a takedown.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skolz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ledoux is trying to pull guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ledoux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ledoux has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Ledoux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Skolz kicks Ledoux off and gets back to his feet.
Pierre Ledoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skolz pulls Ledoux in close to prevent any damage.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux stops Skolz from standing up.
Ledoux trying to control the position from guard on top but Skolz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch lands to the side of Skolz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ledoux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skolz can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skolz throws a lazy right hand but Ledoux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skolz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skolz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skolz throws a right hand that Ledoux ducks under and follows up with a left that Ledoux also avoids with ease.
Ledoux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ledoux shoots in but no luck this time.
Ledoux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skolz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ledoux backwards.
Ledoux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skolz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skolz gets underhooks to prevent Ledoux's takedown attempt.
Ledoux has picked Skolz up - he's going for a ride! Ledoux dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Skolz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ledoux.
Skolz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ledoux scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux not doing much here.
Ledoux passes to full mount!
Skolz is bucking up trying to escape but Ledoux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ledoux thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux looking to control but Skolz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ledoux thowing shots but they're missing.
Pierre Ledoux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux tries to control but Skolz wriggling away.
Skolz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ledoux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skolz is looking to escape.
Skolz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skolz working to try and regain half guard.
Ledoux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledoux moves away.
Ledoux fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Ledoux counters by moving into the clinch.
Skolz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ledoux up against the cage.
Ledoux is trying to drag Skolz to the mat but Skolz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ledoux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Skolz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skolz after a bit of a struggle.
Skolz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skolz prevents it.
Ledoux wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skolz misses with some punches.
Skolz looking to stall.
Ledoux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ledoux manages to end up in side control.
Skolz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ledoux tries to score with some ground and pound. Skolz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Skolz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skolz sneaks back into half guard.
Skolz is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ledoux is controlling the pace.
Ledoux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skolz defending well though.
Ledoux throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Ledoux is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ledoux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ledoux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux is looking for a kimura here.
Ledoux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ledoux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ledoux trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Ledoux throwing shots but Skolz is blocking nicely.
Skolz is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ledoux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skolz's waist but Skolz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ledoux off to one side.
Ledoux dives in and scores a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Ledoux trying to control but Skolz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ledoux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skolz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skolz keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skolz is trying to keep Ledoux in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Pierre Ledoux.
I think Ledoux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerrad Skolz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 2032 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 187 p4p, 113 weight class). Yakubu Okoroji has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoroji gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji working a defensive guard but Knuckles passes into half guard.
Knuckles tries to pass to full mount but Okoroji defends it.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoroji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knuckles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knuckles is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Okoroji dodges it nicely.
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles prevents Okoroji from standing back up.
Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Okoroji defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckles defends it easily.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okoroji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Okoroji blocks nicely.
Knuckles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knuckles cracks Okoroji with a solid left hand.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knuckles landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knuckles uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knuckles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knuckles is nestled in close to Okoroji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Knuckles there.
Knuckles trying to mount his opponent but Okoroji defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji is refusing to be controlled, as Knuckles sits in half guard.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles trying to control from Okoroji's half guard. Okoroji has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Okoroji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Knuckles moves into full mount! Okoroji won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji tries to buck Knuckles off but he can't manage it.
Knuckles working the ground and pound effectively.
Knuckles lands a big shot there that rocks Okoroji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knuckles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knuckles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knuckles is landing with some decent strikes but Okoroji is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Okoroji has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Knuckles's lack of action.
Okoroji has hold of Knuckles's hands but Knuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okoroji is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoroji!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knuckles is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okoroji has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okoroji!
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji pushing down on Knuckles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knuckles punching from the bottom.
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knuckles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles looking to control.
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Brass Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji stands and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knuckles regains half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Okoroji trying to advance position but Knuckles counters by regaining guard.
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brass Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Okoroji's head back.
Okoroji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles moves out of range as Okoroji strikes.
Okoroji throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Okoroji misses its intended target.
Knuckles gets a double leg takedown into Okoroji's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.
Okoroji wants to stand up but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles postures up in Okoroji's guard and throws a big left but Okoroji blocks it.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okoroji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okoroji pushes a forearm under Knuckles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knuckles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yakubu Okoroji!
An out of breath Yakubu Okoroji 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 373 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 30 p4p, 131 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Rizzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reaper under the eye.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Rizzo catches Reaper right on the button with a cross.
Rizzo works Reaper's body with a nice hook.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reaper throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Reaper throws a chopping leg kick but Rizzo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rizzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper jabs Rizzo right on the nose. Rizzo blinks but takes it well.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizzo. That snapped Reaper's head back.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Reaper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Reaper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reaper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rizzo jabs at Reaper's body.
Rizzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo.
Reaper is struggling to control the position.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Rizzo can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Reaper is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Reaper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Reaper throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper taking a breather.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper has Rizzo pressed against the cage.
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Reaper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reaper tries to land a body kick
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo with a nice head shot there.
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 Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Rizzo tries to counter by clinching up but Reaper breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo darts in and clinches Reaper up against the cage.
Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rizzo.
Rizzo lands a nice uppercut.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Rizzo throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Reaper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Reaper's head but Reaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rizzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper lands an overhand right.
Reaper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reaper misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Rizzo walks into a straight right hand from Reaper.
Rizzo is looking to clinch but Reaper is avoiding it.
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Reaper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Rizzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reaper.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo checks a leg kick nicely.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo connects with a body shot.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Reaper misses.
A quick step to the side and Rizzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reaper sprawls well. Reaper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rizzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reaper.
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!
Reaper lands a lovely overhand right.
Reaper throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaper.
Rizzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reaper seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Rizzo advances to mount.
Rizzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo tries to clinch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Reaper tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Reaper misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo slips nicely into half guard.
Frank Rizzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Rizzo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Rizzo.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo is looking to advance position but Reaper won't allow it.
Rizzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper is looking to control Rizzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reaper avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rizzo is taking a breather. Reaper 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.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reaper thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo lands a jab to Reaper's midsection.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to push Rizzo away but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Reaper digs a right hand underneath Rizzo's ribcage. Rizzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frank Rizzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reaper avoiding damage as Rizzo throws knees to the body.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Rizzo on the inside.
Reaper tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Nakamura (ranked 501 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 65 p4p, 177 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hideki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Khrapov Jr misses.
Khrapov Jr scores with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Khrapov Jr's leg but Khrapov Jr calmly moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khrapov Jr blocks the body kick.
Khrapov Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Khrapov Jr misses with a looping right.
Khrapov Jr tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khrapov Jr clinches up against the cage.
Khrapov Jr is working Nakamura over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to work over Khrapov Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr stalls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr wants to clinch.
Nakamura instigates a clinch.
Khrapov Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Khrapov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khrapov Jr clinches.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khrapov Jr avoids it.
Khrapov Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nakamura after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Khrapov Jr to work.
Khrapov Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khrapov Jr's knee momentarily.
Nakamura lands a head shot.
Nakamura takes a swing at Khrapov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Khrapov Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up
and Nakamura counters with a low kick, right behind Khrapov Jr 's knee.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khrapov Jr on the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khrapov Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khrapov Jr drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Nakamura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khrapov Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Khrapov Jr right on the nose. Khrapov Jr blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khrapov Jr is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khrapov Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr walks into a left hand.
Khrapov Jr scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura scores with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Khrapov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov Jr is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Khrapov Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Hideki Nakamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Khrapov Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura jabs at Khrapov Jr's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khrapov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura sets himself, and Khrapov Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakamura avoids it this time.
Khrapov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khrapov Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khrapov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura throwing a counter right hand but Khrapov Jr manages to avoid it.
Nakamura lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khrapov Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hideki Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Khrapov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura cracks Khrapov Jr with a good jab.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Khrapov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura sizes up Khrapov Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khrapov Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khrapov Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakamura throws a low kick, looking for Khrapov Jr's leg but Khrapov Jr calmly moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khrapov Jr's sensitive parts.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khrapov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Khrapov Jr ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Khrapov Jr backs away, Nakamura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khrapov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nakamura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khrapov Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khrapov Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura letting Khrapov Jr take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khrapov Jr blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khrapov Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Both fighters circling a little - Nakamura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khrapov Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khrapov Jr misses with a hook.
Nakamura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khrapov Jr just manages to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khrapov Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khrapov Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura throws a hook but Khrapov Jr avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr looking to stall.
Nakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khrapov Jr backwards.
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrapov Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khrapov Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Khrapov Jr's belly button to the back.
Khrapov Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khrapov Jr avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khrapov Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Nakamura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Khrapov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Khrapov Jr.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Khrapov Jr's knee but Khrapov Jr avoids it well.
Khrapov Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khrapov Jr scores with a jab.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr moved away.
Nakamura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khrapov Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura has Khrapov Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khrapov Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khrapov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Khrapov Jr moved out of range.
Khrapov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khrapov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Khrapov Jr blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakamura. That's going to slow Khrapov Jr down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Khrapov Jr ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura tests Khrapov Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khrapov Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Khrapov Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakamura.
Khrapov Jr drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Nakamura tries to circle away but Khrapov Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura slips a jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Khrapov Jr's shoulder, as Khrapov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Khrapov Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khrapov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakamura throws a combination. Khrapov Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakamura is looking to slow Khrapov Jr down with leg kicks.
Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick.
Nakamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khrapov Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Khrapov Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vasily Khrapov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hideki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Khrapov Jr backs away, Nakamura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nakamura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khrapov Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hideki Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khrapov Jr moves to clinch but Nakamura breaks away
letting Nakamura counter with a right hand.
Khrapov Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura scores with a head kick. Khrapov Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Khrapov Jr misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a body punch but Nakamura moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura, 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Hideki Nakamura!
Hideki Nakamura very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Rocky (ranked 1396 p4p, 1197 weight class) and Boyko Kersikov (ranked 187 p4p, 161 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa - God's Plan as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Rocky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocky catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov 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.
Rocky throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Rocky clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rocky has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rocky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Rocky tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Rocky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocky.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Rocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Rocky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocky lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocky misses with a looping right.
Rocky throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Rocky takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocky misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocky doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Rocky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocky counters with a one-two to the body.
Rocky misses the shot to the body.
Rocky wants to clinch.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocky scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocky looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocky has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Rocky tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocky backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocky misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocky misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocky! Kersikov lets Rocky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Rocky is rocked!
Rocky misses with a straight left.
Oh Rocky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocky switches off momentarily and Kersikov cracks him with a monster right hand! Rocky topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kersikov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kersikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
A victorious Boyko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 771 p4p, 919 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 127 p4p, 150 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Hunt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunt has his feet on Zimmerman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Zimmerman on that attempt.
Zimmerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunt pushes Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zimmerman moves away.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Zimmerman's ribs.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zimmerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zimmerman rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunt lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zimmerman.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Zimmerman shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zimmerman.
Hunt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hunt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zimmerman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Zimmerman tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Zimmerman blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Zimmerman into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zimmerman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Zimmerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zimmerman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Zimmerman up and slammed him! Zimmerman can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Hunt decides to stand back up.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zimmerman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZimmerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt leaves Zimmerman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimmerman pulls guard effortlessly.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stands up and beckons Zimmerman to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zimmerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zimmerman darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt is leaning against Zimmerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zimmerman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zimmerman.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zimmerman blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Zimmerman drops back down to his feet.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zimmerman's brow.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moritz Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hunt stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Zimmerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Hunt dips a shoulder and cracks Zimmerman with a mighty uppercut! Zimmerman falls back against the cage and Hunt unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zimmerman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hunt screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dochenko (ranked 252 p4p, 801 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 33 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Dochenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polus. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polus is defended easily by Dochenko.
Dochenko cracks Polus with a good jab.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dochenko.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Polus misses
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dochenko as Polus shoots in.
Polus tries to move into range but Dochenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Dochenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus misses with a hook.
Polus tries for a takedown but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dochenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Polus has his foot on Dochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dochenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dochenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Dochenko throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Polus.
Polus slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dochenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dochenko tries to avoid it but Polus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dochenko to the ground. Dochenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dochenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus throws a leg kick but Dochenko moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Polus staying out of range there.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polus throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus scores with a decent looking hook.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polus connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko digs a good hook to Polus's body.
Polus moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko lands a jab.
Polus throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Polus only half commits.
Polus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dochenko's sensitive parts.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
A jab from Polus misses.
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Polus connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polus motions for Dochenko to come forward. Polus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dochenko misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Dochenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
Dochenko connects with a right hand. Polus shakes it off.
Polus swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Polus throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Dochenko staying out of range there.
Dochenko tries to counter with a takedown but Polus is quick to defend against it.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick from Polus.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Polus sprawls and moves away.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Polus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dochenko's waist but Dochenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polus off to one side.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus thuds a left hand into Dochenko's body.
Polus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Polus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Polus didn't see that one coming.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko cracks a nice hook into Polus's ribs.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Polus catches Dochenko right on the button with a cross.
Polus throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Polus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko jabs at Polus's body.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Polus.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dochenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dochenko sizes up Polus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dochenko throws a shot to the body.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko throws a right hand that Polus ducks under and follows up with a left that Polus also avoids with ease.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Polus finds it's target.
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Polus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Polus moves out of range as Dochenko strikes.
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Dochenko. No joy for Polus on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Some wild striking there from Polus.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dochenko defends it well.
Dochenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Dochenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polus on the side of the head.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus walks into a left hand.
Polus staying out of range there.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus misses with a low kick as Dochenko jumps back.
Polus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus slips under a jab.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dochenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polus won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Dochenko scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus tries to buck Dochenko off but Dochenko is having none of it.
Polus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Polus tries to bench press Dochenko off him but Dochenko keeps the position.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dochenko continues to stall.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dochenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dochenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus is not content to let Dochenko control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
Ivan Dochenko 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 Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 272 p4p, 429 weight class) and Rokken Roll (ranked 45 p4p, 67 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Asteroid.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roll lands a high kick!
Asteroid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asteroid.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Roll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Asteroid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roll misses with a hook.
A head kick from Roll lands but Asteroid takes it in his stride.
Asteroid connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid misses with a body shot
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Asteroid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roll scores with a body shot.
Roll misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Roll scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Roll lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Asteroid's leg but Asteroid calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asteroid clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Roll lands a left hand.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Roll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks the elbow strike.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid with a knee to the head.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Roll blocking some punches.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Asteroid.
Roll wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Roll misses.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
As Asteroid backs off Roll throws a huge counter combo but Asteroid manages to avoid it all.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Roll counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roll!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asteroid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Roll keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.
Asteroid has his feet on Roll's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Roll was not able to check.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid scores with a one two! Roll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roll takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roll is defended easily by Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asteroid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Asteroid pushes Roll away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Roll.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Roll.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asteroid jabs Roll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a head kick that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Roll against the cage.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.
Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Roll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roll moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll throws a chopping leg kick but Asteroid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Asteroid moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Roll.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roll's brow.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bofur Widenose (ranked 438 p4p, 300 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 53 p4p, 38 weight class). Mukunzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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15 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widenose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and moves away.
Widenose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Widenose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is nestled in close to Mukunzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Mukunzi is keeping him busy.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Widenose is working away from the top position though.
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose works his way into side control.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose trying to control the position but Mukunzi is working away.
Mukunzi parries the strikes from Widenose easily there. Widenose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mukunzi to escape.
Mukunzi dodges the ground and pound from Widenose.
Mukunzi trying his best to control but Widenose has mounted him.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose working the ground and pound effectively.
Widenose raining down shots from the mount!
Mukunzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widenose content to control rather than advance.
Mukunzi is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Widenose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Widenose in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Mukunzi is quick to defend against it.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Mukunzi.
Widenose goes for a takedown attempt but Mukunzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Mukunzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widenose winds up and cracks Mukunzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Widenose passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose lands a big elbow.
Mukunzi is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from getting the reversal.
Mukunzi wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose working for a submission but Mukunzi is keeping him at bay.
Mukunzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Widenose tries to control but Mukunzi wriggling away.
Mukunzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely.
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.
Widenose lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mukunzi hang on?
Mukunzi can't escape the position.
Widenose working for a guillotine from mount but Mukunzi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mukunzi throws a leg kick
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi won't allow Widenose to pass to mount.
Widenose stalling.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukunzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Widenose slows the pace down in half guard.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Mukunzi won't allow it.
Widenose is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Mukunzi moves into full guard.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widenose was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A head kick by Mukunzi misses
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Mukunzi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mukunzi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Widenose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose trying to control momentarily.
Widenose is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Widenose is punishing Mukunzi with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi wants to escape the position.
Widenose looking to break Mukunzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mukunzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Widenose will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Mukunzi right now.
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Widenose, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 283 p4p, 135 weight class) and Get Wet About Don (ranked 38 p4p, 20 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Get Wet About Don!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from About Don.
About Don fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magrath on the side of the head.
Magrath has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. About Don saw that one coming.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
Magrath stuffs the takedown.
About Don ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
About Don throws out a counter right but Magrath avoids it with no problem.
About Don loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
Magrath sizes up About Don with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
Magrath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but About Don manages to avoid it.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and About Don counters with a shoot takedown. Magrath fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes About Don off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
About Don ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
About Don throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath feints and then cracks About Don's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow About Don down.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magrath throws a jab when About Don was well out of range.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and About Don counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magrath manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as About Don accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
About Don postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
About Don wants to control from the top but Magrath keeps moving.
Magrath wants to sweep but no luck.
About Don postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magrath looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrath, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magrath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as About Don controls the pace.
About Don throwing strikes from guard but Magrath blocks nicely.
Magrath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from About Don.
Magrath is pulling down on About Don's head to control his posture.
About Don throws a strike but Magrath rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
About Don looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
About Don throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magrath uses it to pass to side control.
About Don is trying to control Magrath's posture but Magrath avoids it.
About Don looking for a sweep but Magrath has passed into full mount! Oh no!
About Don felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magrath manages to capitalize on a mistake by About Don to take his back!
Magrath is hanging on to About Don's back as he tries to escape.
Magrath is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath continues to stall.
Magrath keeps control of the position as About Don tries to break free.
About Don trying to control the hands but Magrath won't let him.
About Don tries to escape but Magrath has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
About Don misses with a looping right.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as About Don throws out the jab.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
About Don misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. About Don does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but About Don ducks down to avoid it.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
About Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of About Don's head but About Don sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
About Don fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
About Don scores with a shot to the body.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
About Don shoots in for a double leg but Magrath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrath throws a low kick but About Don moves out of range easily.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as About Don throws out the jab.
Magrath slips under a jab.
About Don throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Magrath half committed to a counter leg kick.
About Don throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from About Don misses the target.
Magrath with a nice cross.
About Don walks into a jab.
Magrath defending well as About Don loads up on a big left hand.
About Don misses the shot to the body.
About Don throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
About Don slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a hook. About Don ducked under it nicely.
About Don ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
About Don walks into a left hand.
Magrath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that About Don can do to turn this around?
About Don connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magrath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. About Don doesn't seem bothered though.
About Don ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magrath clobbers About Don with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magrath lands an overhand right.
Magrath is looking to chop away at About Don's legs.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
About Don swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
About Don moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Despite the aggression on About Don's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
About Don scores with a sloppy right hand. Magrath should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by About Don.
About Don clobbers Magrath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
About Don misses with a straight left.
About Don looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
A jab from Magrath misses.
And About Don tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
About Don throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
About Don uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Magrath cracks a nice hook into About Don's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from About Don misses.
About Don takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
About Don bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magrath's head backwards.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by About Don.
Magrath appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
About Don pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
About Don throws a right hand that Magrath ducks under and follows up with a left that Magrath also avoids with ease.
Magrath takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Magrath misses.
About Don smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magrath cracks About Don with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Magrath does it's job there.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from About Don misses.
Nice defenses there by About Don.
And About Don tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from About Don misses its intended target.
About Don checks a leg kick.
About Don misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magrath slips under a jab from About Don.
About Don works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by About Don - just one landing.
About Don throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses About Don's sensitive parts.
Magrath takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but About Don is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
About Don throws out a counter right but Magrath avoids it with no problem.
About Don keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a sloppy body shot
and About Don counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
About Don lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
About Don misses with an uppercut.
About Don with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About Don misses with a looping left.
About Don waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
Magrath throws a low kick but About Don avoids it.
About Don dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and About Don counters with a nice uppercut.
About Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
About Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath defending well as About Don loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
About Don listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract About Don.
About Don slips a jab from Magrath.
About Don throws out a counter right but Magrath avoids it with no problem.
Magrath connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
About Don tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from About Don.
About Don on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as About Don throws out the jab.
A jab from Magrath finds it's way through About Don's defenses.
About Don fails with a takedown attempt.
About Don fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
About Don moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Get Wet About Don has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
About Don cracks Magrath with a good jab.
About Don shoots in and drives through. Magrath sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
About Don throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from About Don.
About Don takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Magrath as About Don shoots in.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Wet About Don.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from About Don.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but About Don was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
About Don throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
About Don misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath lands a right hook to the body.
About Don's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but About Don moves away.
About Don ducks right into an uppercut from Magrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath lands a jab to About Don's midsection.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by About Don.
About Don looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
About Don misses with a wild body shot.
About Don swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
About Don takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
About Don throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Magrath misses.
About Don throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
About Don throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
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 Jaxon Magrath.
Well Magrath 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
A very excited looking Jaxon Magrath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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