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DC 84: Sik v Tenkula PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Dimakov (ranked 4043 p4p, 22628 weight class) and Covid Gonna Get (ranked 537 p4p, 671 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Dimakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dimakov as he avoids it easily.
Gonna Get tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dimakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonna Get somewhat.
Konstantin Dimakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - Dimakov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get moves away.
Gonna Get shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimakov pinned against the cage. Dimakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonna Get tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dimakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonna Get somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov stuffs the takedown.
Gonna Get is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dimakov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimakov throws a right and a left that Gonna Get avoids nicely.
And Gonna Get tries to counter it with a takedown but Dimakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dimakov lands a body shot.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dimakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonna Get is defended easily by Dimakov.
Gonna Get fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonna Get takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dimakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonna Get slips under a jab.
Gonna Get avoids the body shot from Dimakov.
Dimakov has closed the distance and engaged Gonna Get in a clinch.
Gonna Get tightens his grip and picks Dimakov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dimakov manages to land in guard.
Dimakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dimakov keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Dimakov has control of Gonna Get's left arm, preventing Gonna Get from doing any damage.
Dimakov wants to sweep here but Gonna Get controlling him for the moment.
Gonna Get is pushing down on Dimakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dimakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonna Get has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get is trying to control. Dimakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dimakov tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get has control of the leg.
Gonna Get trying to control from half guard but Dimakov is working away.
Dimakov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonna Get is keen to just control but Dimakov is a slippery customer.
Dimakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dimakov keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get trying to control but Dimakov is working from the bottom.
Dimakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonna Get trying to control but Dimakov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonna Get passes Dimakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonna Get is keen to just control but Dimakov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonna Get is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonna Get is looking to advance position but Dimakov won't allow it.
Gonna Get is working for a kimura here but Dimakov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gonna Get's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimakov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonna Get is proving hard to escape from.
Dimakov stands up from Gonna Get's guard - Dimakov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonna Get changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dimakov tries to avoid it but Gonna Get manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dimakov to the ground. Dimakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonna Get shoots for a takedown but Dimakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dimakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonna Get is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dimakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonna Get.
Dimakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Dimakov. No joy for Gonna Get on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimakov misses the target.
Dimakov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konstantin Dimakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonna Get.
Dimakov is looking to clinch but Gonna Get is avoiding it.
And Gonna Get tries to counter it with a takedown but Dimakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gonna Get tries for a takedown but Dimakov circles away easily
enabling Dimakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimakov drives through and clinches with Gonna Get against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Dimakov 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonna Get.
Gonna Get moves away from the strike by Dimakov.
Gonna Get moves away from the strike by Dimakov.
Dimakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Dimakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konstantin Dimakov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Dimakov misses its intended target.
Gonna Get moves out of range as Dimakov strikes.
Gonna Get shoots and misses
and Dimakov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimakov throws a body punch but Gonna Get moves out of range.
Dimakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonna Get gets a double leg takedown into Dimakov's guard.
Dimakov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gonna Get is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonna Get wants to take the fight to the mat but Dimakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Konstantin Dimakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Gonna Get has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dimakov is trying to keep an underhook but Gonna Get manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gonna Get wants to free his trapped foot but Dimakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimakov manages to get to full guard.
Dimakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonna Get is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Dimakov is keeping the position.
Gonna Get passes Dimakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonna Get trying to pass the guard but Dimakov defending well.
Dimakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonna Get.
Dimakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonna Get won't allow Dimakov to sweep him here.
Gonna Get passes into half guard.
Covid Gonna Get has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonna Get wants to free his trapped foot but Dimakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dimakov tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get has control of the leg.
Gonna Get is keen to just control but Dimakov is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get is trying to work for a kimura but Dimakov is defending well.
Gonna Get trying to control the action but Dimakov is working from the bottom.
Dimakov wants to improve his position but Gonna Get is controlling well.
Gonna Get wants to free his trapped foot but Dimakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonna Get is thwarting Dimakov's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dimakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimakov wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimakov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimakov has closed the distance and engaged Gonna Get in a clinch.
Dimakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimakov throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get moves away and avoids it.
Gonna Get tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dimakov defends well and Gonna Get ends up having to push Dimakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gonna Get shoots in and drives through. Dimakov sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimakov misses the target.
Dimakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonna Get tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dimakov defends well and Gonna Get ends up having to push Dimakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dimakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimakov takes a swing at Gonna Get's ribcage but misses.
Dimakov connects with a right hand. Gonna Get shakes it off.
Gonna Get will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dimakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonna Get moves away.
Gonna Get tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dimakov loads up on a big right hand but Gonna Get slips the punch.
Gonna Get shoots and misses
and Dimakov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonna Get is breathing heavily.
Dimakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonna Get manages to avoid it.
Dimakov stuns Gonna Get with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dimakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonna Get.
Dimakov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Dimakov lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Dimakov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dimakov lands a jab to the nose.
 Gonna Get is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Gonna Get circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dimakov. Gonna Get falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dimakov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Dimakov!
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Rodichkin (ranked 1962 p4p, 2567 weight class) and Léopold Béliveau (ranked 234 p4p, 304 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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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Rodichkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Léopold Béliveau!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Béliveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Béliveau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Béliveau.
Rodichkin with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Béliveau.
Rodichkin misses with an uppercut
and Béliveau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Béliveau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodichkin's head.
Rodichkin misses with a left hand
and Béliveau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodichkin! Béliveau lets Rodichkin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Dmitry Rodichkin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Béliveau misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Rodichkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Béliveau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodichkin throws a hook to the side of Béliveau's head but Béliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Béliveau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Béliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodichkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Béliveau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Béliveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Béliveau moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodichkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Béliveau throws out a counter right but Rodichkin avoids it with no problem.
Rodichkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Béliveau moves away.
Rodichkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Béliveau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Rodichkin is rocked!
Rodichkin misses with a hook to the body
and Béliveau rattles Rodichkin with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rodichkin tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Béliveau dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rodichkin stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Léopold Béliveau!
An out of breath Léopold Béliveau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 2889 p4p, 2162 weight class) and Stepan Grachev (ranked 340 p4p, 278 weight class). Bruce Lee looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Grachev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Grachev.
Grachev avoids the head kick by Lee.
The fighters circling - Grachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grachev swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Grachev.
Grachev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Grachev clinches with his opponent.
Lee lands an elbow just above Grachev 's eye.
Grachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grachev! But no joy.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Grachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grachev drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Grachev cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev breaks the clinch.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Grachev has Lee pushed against the cage.
Grachev manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grachev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee looks to land a combination but Grachev avoids it well.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Grachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grachev drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Grachev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Grachev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grachev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grachev lands a head shot.
Grachev throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grachev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Grachev moved out of range nicely.
Grachev keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grachev.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grachev throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a right and a left that Grachev avoids nicely.
Grachev swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Grachev. Grachev maintains the clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grachev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grachev misses with a straight right.
Grachev clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grachev lands with a left to the head.
Grachev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Grachev keeps him there for the moment.
Grachev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Grachev.
Lee tries to break free but Grachev pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grachev is controlling him.
Lee lands a right hand.
Grachev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee is trying to break free.
Grachev works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grachev is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Grachev.
Grachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Grachev lands a body punch.
Grachev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grachev avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grachev connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Grachev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grachev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grachev tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grachev throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Grachev with a jab.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Grachev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grachev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee avoids the body shot from Grachev.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grachev throws out a powerful jab.
Lee tries to clinch but Grachev is having none of it.
Grachev misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Grachev lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev with a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grachev connects with a crisp jab.
Grachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grachev scores with a leg kick.
Grachev has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
Grachev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grachev can turn it around.
Grachev has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Grachev.
Grachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Grachev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grachev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Grachev.
Grachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grachev works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Grachev misses.
Grachev with a nice calf kick.
Grachev throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Grachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grachev moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Grachev won't allow it.
Lee blocks a body shot from Grachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grachev has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Grachev on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grachev pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev moves into the clinch.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grachev lands with a right to the head.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Grachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee prevents a body shot from Grachev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grachev as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee wants to break free but Grachev has control.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stepan Grachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grachev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grachev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Grachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grachev scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grachev scores with a head kick.
Jab by Lee.
Grachev stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Grachev ducks down to avoid it.
Grachev throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grachev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Grachev moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Grachev.
Lee slips under a jab.
As Grachev tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Grachev manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Grachev.
Grachev lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grachev pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Grachev can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Grachev has Lee pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Grachev is controlling the position.
Grachev lands with a right to the head.
Grachev lands a left hand.
Grachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Grachev has double underhooks.
Grachev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Grachev keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Grachev lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grachev.
Lee wants to break free but Grachev has control.
Grachev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grachev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grachev tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Grachev digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grachev.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Grachev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grachev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stepan Grachev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Grachev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Grachev.
Lee can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grachev working aggressively here.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Grachev is controlling him.
Grachev keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Grachev.
Grachev has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev scores with a jab to the head.
Grachev lands with a nice body kick.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee clinches up with Grachev and pushes him back against the cage.
Grachev stalling the fight.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Grachev won't allow it.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Grachev has the dominant position.
Grachev misses with some punches.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Grachev is controlling the position.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Grachev had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Grachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grachev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klinx Maxwell (ranked 3679 p4p, 1568 weight class) and Nathan Fedorov (ranked 449 p4p, 216 weight class). Fedorov has chosen Miyagi & Эндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klinx Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell moves to clinch but Fedorov breaks away
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to clinch up
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fedorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedorov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fedorov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
Fedorov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maxwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell with a poor takedown
and Fedorov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maxwell manages to pull guard.
Maxwell wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Fedorov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maxwell trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maxwell, up you get!
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
As Fedorov tries to get set, Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fedorov manages to avoid the attempt.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov throws the left hand but Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov throws out a leg kick but Maxwell moves out of range and Fedorov only half commits.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maxwell goes for a double leg but Fedorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedorov continues to drive forward.
A right hand to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fedorov tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Fedorov blocks the elbow strike.
Maxwell trying to control the position but instead, Fedorov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maxwell into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedorov.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov trying to control the position but instead, Maxwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedorov into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maxwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell taking a breather.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fedorov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedorov.
Fedorov slows down the pace here.
Maxwell being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nathan Fedorov.
Maxwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Maxwell tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell shoots for a takedown but Fedorov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fedorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Fedorov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedorov.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Fedorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxwell has time to react.
Maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Fedorov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fedorov pinned against the cage. Fedorov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fedorov connects with the punch.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fedorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Fedorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov tests Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell dives in and grabs Fedorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes down on Maxwell's head and hops out.
Fedorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fedorov 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!
Fedorov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fedorov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Maxwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches up with Fedorov, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes Fedorov against the cage but Fedorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fedorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands the left hand.
Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Maxwell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fedorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
A nice leg kick from Fedorov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fedorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedorov throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fedorov tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Fedorov back against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Fedorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Fedorov is having none of it.
Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Fedorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedorov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Fedorov.
Fedorov feints and then cracks Maxwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maxwell down.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxwell. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedorov swivels and escapes.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fedorov manages to circle out of the way.
Fedorov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice takedown defense from Fedorov. No joy for Maxwell on that attempt.
Fedorov stuffs the takedown.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klinx Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedorov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedorov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Metbal Skabetti (ranked 1698 p4p, 1685 weight class) and Vlad Dracul (ranked 265 p4p, 261 weight class). Vlad Dracul told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Metbal Skabetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skabetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul connects with a body shot.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Dracul throws a series of punches but Skabetti moves out of range.
Vlad Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Dracul.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skabetti checks a low kick from Dracul.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skabetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
Skabetti slips under a jab.
Dracul lands a body shot.
Dracul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skabetti on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul jabs at Skabetti's body.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Skabetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skabetti lands a body shot.
Dracul looks to land a left hand but Skabetti moved out of range nicely.
Dracul loads up on a big right hand but Skabetti slips the punch.
Dracul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Skabetti throws a leg kick but Dracul checks it.
Dracul swings for the body but Skabetti moves out of range.
Dracul misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Skabetti misses the target.
Skabetti throws a leg kick but Dracul checks it.
Dracul throws a hook but Skabetti avoids it easily.
Dracul works the jab nicely.
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dracul there.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skabetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabetti lands a head shot.
Dracul misses with a right hand
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Dracul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dracul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skabetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul throws out a loose jab but Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skabetti slips a straight right by Dracul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dracul misses.
Dracul misses with a body shot
and Skabetti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dracul's knee momentarily.
Dracul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skabetti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dracul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skabetti.
Skabetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dracul. That did some damage!
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dracul.
Skabetti throwing a counter right hand but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a left to the body.
Dracul misses the body punch
letting Skabetti counter with a right hand.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Dracul takes a swing at Skabetti's ribcage but misses.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skabetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dracul has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skabetti finish him?!
Dracul is rocked!
Dracul slips under a jab.
Dracul misses with a shot to the body
and Skabetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Skabetti lands a big right hand that sends Dracul crashing to the mat! Skabetti stays standing though and waves Dracul back to his feet!
Dracul is still on wobbly legs! Can Skabetti finish him?
Skabetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skabetti lands a big uppercut and Dracul crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dracul looks OK. Skabetti waves Dracul back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Dracul misses the target.
Dracul seems to have recovered his senses.
Skabetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dracul thinking.
Dracul lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Metbal Skabetti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skabetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dracul looks to land a right hand but Skabetti moved out of range.
Dracul lands a nice looking body shot.
Skabetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracul on the side of the head.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Skabetti.
Skabetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Skabetti.
Skabetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dracul.
A right-left combo lands from Dracul.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Skabetti misses the target.
Skabetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Dracul misses.
Metbal Skabetti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skabetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skabetti throws a big shot that misses.
Dracul throws a looping overhand right but Skabetti ducks down to avoid it.
Skabetti misses with a hook
and Dracul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skabetti throws a sloppy head kick and Dracul moves out of range easily.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
Skabetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Skabetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skabetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skabetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Dracul throws a poor cross that misses
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skabetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Dracul off the cage and back into range.
Skabetti lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Skabetti avoids the body shot from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Skabetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dracul throws a nice looking combination but Skabetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skabetti scores with a head kick.
Dracul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skabetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul cracks Skabetti with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skabetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dracul throws a right hand that misses
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Skabetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dracul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dracul misses with a jab to the body
and Skabetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Skabetti counters with a straight right hand.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Skabetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Skabetti cracks Dracul with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skabetti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dracul to stand back up!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skabetti throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dracul misses with an uppercut
and Skabetti counters with a nice right hand that sends Dracul toppling to the canvas! Dracul scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skabetti finish him?!
Dracul throws an off balance right hand
and Skabetti scores with a counter punch that sends Dracul to the canvas! Skabetti smells blood - he's punishing Dracul with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dracul has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
A relieved looking Metbal Skabetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 1968 p4p, 2295 weight class) and Vedran Mihaljevic (ranked 219 p4p, 255 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Mihaljevic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaljevic scores with a hook.
Billingsly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Billingsly.
A telegraphed right hand from Billingsly misses the target.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly swings for the body but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Jab from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Billingsly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingsly swings for the body but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Mihaljevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Mihaljevic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Mihaljevic moves away and avoids it.
Billingsly lands a slapping body shot.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaljevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Mihaljevic ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Mihaljevic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mihaljevic scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Billingsly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Billingsly misses with a body punch.
Billingsly misses with the head strike.
Mihaljevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaljevic is working Billingsly over against the cage.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaljevic tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Billingsly is leaning against Mihaljevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billingsly tries to throw a body punch but Mihaljevic avoids it by throwing Billingsly back against the cage.
Mihaljevic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly cracks Mihaljevic with a nice body shot.
Mihaljevic looks winded!
Billingsly leaning against his opponent.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly lands with a right to the head.
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!
Billingsly lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaljevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Billingsly is pushing Mihaljevic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mihaljevic is stalling here.
Mihaljevic blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaljevic backwards.
Billingsly misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaljevic stalling in the clinch but Billingsly improves position.
Mihaljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billingsly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billingsly lands an uppercut.
Mihaljevic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Mihaljevic back against the cage.
Mihaljevic blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Billingsly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Mihaljevic blocks it.
Mihaljevic is pushing Billingsly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaljevic digs a right hand into Billingsly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billingsly's gas tank.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
Billingsly digs a right hand underneath Mihaljevic's ribcage. Mihaljevic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Billingsly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaljevic has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Billingsly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billingsly pushes Mihaljevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly tries to work over Mihaljevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaljevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Billingsly or not.
Billingsly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billingsly avoids a wild elbow strike from Mihaljevic.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billingsly is keeping busy.
Billingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihaljevic looks to land a combination but Billingsly avoids it well.
Mihaljevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billingsly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly misses with a series of wild punches.
Billingsly misses the jab.
Mihaljevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Billingsly digs a good body shot into Mihaljevic's ribs.
Mihaljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billingsly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaljevic misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaljevic takes a swing at Billingsly's ribcage but misses.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billingsly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly takes the fight into the clinch.
Mihaljevic prevents a body shot from Billingsly.
Mihaljevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaljevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Billingsly is leaning against Mihaljevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chad Billingsly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaljevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaljevic backwards.
Mihaljevic misses with some punches.
Billingsly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaljevic is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Mihaljevic blocks it.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaljevic can do to turn this around?
Mihaljevic is breathing heavily.
A short right from Billingsly.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands a left hand.
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Billingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Billingsly cracks Mihaljevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Mihaljevic walks into a jab.
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mihaljevic on the side of the head.
Mihaljevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Billingsly both land. Nice combination.
Billingsly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mihaljevic blocks a head kick by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Billingsly counter with a right hand.
Mihaljevic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billingsly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Billingsly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mihaljevic. Mihaljevic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chad Billingsly is winning the standup battle so far.
Billingsly swings for the body but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Mihaljevic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mihaljevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic throws a lazy right hand but Billingsly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly lands with a right hand.
Billingsly lands a jab to the nose.
Billingsly throws a jab when Mihaljevic was well out of range.
Mihaljevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billingsly finds it's way round the side to connect with Mihaljevic's head.
Billingsly lands a nice hook to Mihaljevic's body. Mihaljevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billingsly throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
No luck for Mihaljevic with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Billingsly does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook but Mihaljevic avoids it easily.
Mihaljevic moves out of range as Billingsly strikes.
Mihaljevic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mihaljevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihaljevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mihaljevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Billingsly defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic takes one to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Billingsly rather than just go for the knockout.
Mihaljevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly throws a right hand that Mihaljevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaljevic also avoids with ease.
Billingsly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mihaljevic.
Billingsly looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaljevic is just out of range.
Mihaljevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billingsly cracks Mihaljevic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Billingsly lands with an uppercut that bounces Mihaljevic off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly takes a swing at Mihaljevic's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billingsly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billingsly throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mihaljevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Billingsly.
Mihaljevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billingsly at a distance.
Mihaljevic thuds a left hand into Billingsly's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic throws a jab when Billingsly was well out of range.
Mihaljevic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihaljevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Billingsly. Beautiful body shot.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut. Billingsly saw that one coming.
Mihaljevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaljevic throws a right and a left that Billingsly avoids nicely.
Billingsly lands with a right hand.
Mihaljevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mihaljevic takes one to the side of the head.
Mihaljevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vedran Mihaljevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic misses with a wild body shot.
Billingsly throwing a counter right hand but Mihaljevic manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaljevic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billingsly cracks a nice hook into Mihaljevic's ribs.
Mihaljevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billingsly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaljevic has time to react.
Good shot there by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Mihaljevic is out of range.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaljevic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mihaljevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billingsly lands a jab to Mihaljevic's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaljevic walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mihaljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaljevic throws a body punch but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billingsly scores with a nice right hand.
Mihaljevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billingsly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mihaljevic's head backwards.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the head.
Billingsly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mihaljevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billingsly lands a jab to the head.
Mihaljevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly is looking for a counter combo.
Mihaljevic forces Billingsly back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Mihaljevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
Billingsly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihaljevic misses with a double jab
and Mihaljevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billingsly moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mihaljevic throws an elbow but misses.
Mihaljevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Billingsly as Mihaljevic tries to tie him up.
Mihaljevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaljevic tries to land knees in the clinch but Billingsly avoids the damage to the body.
Billingsly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaljevic or not.
A short right from Billingsly on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic stalling in the clinch but Billingsly improves position.
Mihaljevic missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Billingsly.
Mihaljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaljevic backwards.
Mihaljevic throws an elbow that misses.
Mihaljevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billingsly lands a left hand.
Mihaljevic misses with some punches.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mihaljevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaljevic effectively controlling the action here.
Mihaljevic has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mihaljevic fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Billingsly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billingsly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dick Dolla Douchebag logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 947 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 126 p4p, 205 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama darts in and clinches Noeigati up against the cage.
Maitonaama blocks an uppercut.
Noeigati tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati throws a punch but it's blocked by Maitonaama.
Noeigati gets underhooks to prevent Maitonaama's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maitonaama is trying to drag Noeigati to the mat but Noeigati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noeigati is pressed up against the cage. Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noeigati down to the mat. Noeigati avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslak Maitonaama.
Noeigati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Maitonaama tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maitonaama shoots for a double leg takedown but Noeigati sprawls well. He's pushed Maitonaama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noeigati swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noeigati but Noeigati pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Noeigati was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maitonaama.
Noeigati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati scores with a hook to the body. Maitonaama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noeigati lands with a big right hook that stumbles Maitonaama - he's out on his feet here! Noeigati follows up with another monster hook that separates Maitonaama from consciousness! Maitonaama falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Noeigati stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 1549 p4p, 2518 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 87 p4p, 134 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Cholo.
 It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Cholo has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo misses with a body punch.
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Cholo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cholo tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ prevents a body shot from Cholo.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ tries a knee to the head but Cholo blocks it.
Cholo presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cholo can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Cholo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Christ avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cholo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christ blocks a body shot from Cholo.
Christ lands with a short shot to the head.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Cholo.
Cholo tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cholo uses from the top position.
Cholo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christ looking for subs off his back but Cholo has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cholo seems content to control.
Christ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christ.
Cholo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cholo is stalling in the full guard.
Cholo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholo preventing the sweep.
Cholo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christ is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholo fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cholo tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown. Cholo tries to sprawl out of it but Christ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cholo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cholo misses with a wild body shot.
BIg Cholo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cholo.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cholo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ with a poor takedown
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BIg Cholo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Christ.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
That has opened up Julio Christ's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Cholo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIg Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cholo swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Cholo lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cholo.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ slips a jab from Cholo.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Christ sprawling to the canvas! Christ rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cholo finish him?!
Christ is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cholo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Christ crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Christ's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ziegler (ranked 1849 p4p, 792 weight class) and Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 128 p4p, 57 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thibodeaux's choice of entrance music: Scotty x D4L. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Ziegler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziegler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ziegler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ziegler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Ziegler's body.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziegler manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziegler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Ziegler misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux lunges at Ziegler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziegler's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Ziegler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ziegler looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Ziegler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ziegler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ziegler.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziegler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Ziegler drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ziegler slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Ziegler misses its target.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Ziegler slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziegler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziegler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ziegler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziegler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziegler jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ziegler avoids the punch easily.
Ziegler blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Ziegler's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ziegler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thibodeaux walks into a straight right hand from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziegler.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziegler is just out of range.
Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Ziegler.
Ziegler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegler doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaiden Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziegler moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Ziegler's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thibodeaux in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ziegler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziegler walks into a jab.
Ziegler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ziegler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegler throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Ziegler wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Ziegler throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Ziegler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Ziegler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziegler's head backwards.
Thibodeaux 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ziegler does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Ziegler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ziegler ducks right into an uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Ziegler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Ziegler's head back.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziegler's head.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ziegler avoids it easily.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ziegler avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziegler manages to avoid it.
Ziegler throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziegler takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziegler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
It appears Ziegler was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ziegler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ziegler lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Ziegler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Ziegler scores with a counter punch that sends Thibodeaux to the canvas! Ziegler smells blood - he's punishing Thibodeaux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thibodeaux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A very excited looking Mike Ziegler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ma Bong Sik (ranked 629 p4p, 591 weight class) and Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 88 p4p, 77 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ma Bong Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Tenkula scores with a four punch combination!
Tenkula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bong Sik counters with a low kick, right behind Tenkula 's knee.
Bong Sik ducks under a wild hook from Tenkula.
Tenkula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong Sik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiamat Tenkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenkula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tenkula misses with a double jab.
Bong Sik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick but Tenkula sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tenkula throws a big shot that misses.
Bong Sik throws a big counter combination but Tenkula scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tenkula misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik slips a straight right by Tenkula.
Bong Sik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenkula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tenkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tenkula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bong Sik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula scores with a jab to the body.
Bong Sik lands a body shot.
Tenkula throws a head kick but Bong Sik moves out of range.
Bong Sik avoids the head kick by Tenkula.
Tenkula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tenkula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bong Sik.
Bong Sik misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik lands a jab to the head.
Tenkula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bong Sik counters with a body kick.
Tenkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tenkula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong Sik looks to throw a body kick
and Bong Sik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula misses with a looping left.
Bong Sik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tenkula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bong Sik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tenkula thumps Bong Sik with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Tenkula scores with a four punch combination!
Tenkula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bong Sik tries to move into range but Tenkula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tenkula tries to clinch up but Bong Sik circles away and keeps his distance.
Tenkula slips a jab and a cross from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Tenkula. Those never looked like landing.
Tenkula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Tenkula.
Tenkula tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong Sik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong Sik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik checks a low kick from Tenkula.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenkula swings for the body but Bong Sik moves out of range.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenkula counters with an inside leg kick.
Bong Sik defending well as Tenkula loads up on a big left hand.
Bong Sik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenkula misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tenkula throws out a leg kick but Bong Sik moves out of range and Tenkula only half commits.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bong Sik. That's going to slow Tenkula down.
Tenkula throws a leg kick that misses.
Bong Sik is looking to counter punch.
Tenkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenkula throws a lazy head kick
and Bong Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tenkula misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula misses with a low kick.
Tenkula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bong Sik.
Tenkula dodges the punch combination from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick but Tenkula moved away.
Bong Sik blocks a low kick nicely.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tenkula misses with an uppercut.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but Tenkula manages to avoid it.
Tenkula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong Sik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenkula.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tenkula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tenkula throws a poor cross that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong Sik. Tenkula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenkula thumps Bong Sik with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiamat Tenkula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tenkula swings widly with a right hand
and Bong Sik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tenkula's knee momentarily.
Bong Sik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Sik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tenkula tries to score with a low kick but Bong Sik moves his leg out of the way.
Tenkula misses the body punch
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body shot.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Tenkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenkula lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tenkula is looking to clinch.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenkula is looking to chop away at Bong Sik's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tenkula throws a combination that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bong Sik throws a series of punches but Tenkula moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Bong Sik - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula looks to land a right hand but Bong Sik moved out of range.
Bong Sik tried to counter with a leg kick but Tenkula avoided it.
Bong Sik checks the leg kick.
Tenkula throws a nice looking combination but Bong Sik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong Sik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tenkula tries to clinch but Bong Sik moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tenkula in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tenkula throws a lazy uppercut
and Bong Sik counters with a stiff right hand.
Tenkula misses with a lunging right hand
and Bong Sik counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.
Bong Sik misses with a looping right.
Tenkula throws a leg kick
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Tenkula is predictable there
and Bong Sik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tenkula is breathing heavily.
Tenkula throws an off balance right hand
and Bong Sik counters with an inside leg kick.
Bong Sik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenkula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bong Sik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tenkula's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula misses with a leg kick
and Bong Sik counters with a crisp right that sends Tenkula to the canvas! Bong Sik follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Bong Sik!
An out of breath Ma Bong Sik 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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