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SYN 1187 - Crispian vs Brown 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Palhares (ranked 560 p4p, 1311 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 70 p4p, 150 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Right On/ Showcore. Luis Palhares is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares moves out of range of the body kick from Drozd.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Drozd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Palhares looking to score a takedown here. Drozd is defending well but Palhares drives through and ends up in Drozd's guard.
Drozd pushes Palhares off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Drozd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Drozd slaps away a takedown attempt from Palhares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Drozd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drozd tries to clinch there but Palhares circles away.
Drozd looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
Palhares throws a body punch but Drozd moves out of range.
Palhares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drozd finds it's way round the side to connect with Palhares's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares lands a nice looking body shot.
Drozd throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Palhares slips a straight right by Drozd.
Palhares is looking to counter the offense by Drozd and move into the clinch.
Palhares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drozd misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Drozd lands with a right hand.
Drozd digs a good hook to Palhares's body.
Drozd checks the leg kick.
Drozd scores with a decent looking hook.
Drozd slaps away a takedown attempt from Palhares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palhares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drozd. That did some damage!
Drozd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Drozd blocks the low kick.
Drozd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares shoots in but Drozd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drozd throws a body kick that misses.
Drozd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Drozd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Drozd checks it.
Drozd lands a nice looking body shot.
Drozd is looking to clinch.
Palhares fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drozd sizes up Palhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drozd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Palhares lands a nice hook to Drozd's body. Drozd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drozd. Palhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Palhares.
Jab, jab by Drozd - just one landing.
Palhares clinches.
Palhares presses Drozd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drozd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drozd throws a punch but it's blocked by Palhares.
Palhares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drozd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drozd lands a right hand.
Palhares utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Palhares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Drozd has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
Palhares lands an elbow inside that Drozd shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drozd throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares fails to pull guard.
Palhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palhares lands with a short shot to the head.
Drozd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Drozd controls his hands.
Drozd has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Palhares lands a damaging elbow.
Drozd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drozd trying to land knees to the body.
Palhares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drozd's elbow.
Palhares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd has a couple of punches blocked by Palhares.
Drozd throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Palhares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd misses with the head strike.
Drozd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Palhares trying to land knees to the body.
Palhares jumps guard but Drozd stands there with Palhares around his waist. Palhares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palhares blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drozd misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Drozd tries to clinch up but Palhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Drozd takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares works Drozd's body with a nice hook.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd 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.
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Palhares drops his hands momentarily and Drozd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drozd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palhares slips under a jab from Drozd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Drozd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drozd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drozd throws a solid leg kick but Palhares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drozd.
Palhares throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd cracks Palhares with an open hand slap.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares throws a leg kick but Drozd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drozd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palhares.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palhares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drozd tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Palhares manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drozd is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Drozd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhares scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 Drozd is rocked!
Drozd is in a horrible position here. Palhares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drozd is still in real trouble! Can Palhares finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Drozd covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Palhares!
After the big win, Luis Palhares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyres Widforss (ranked 1342 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Breno Belmiro (ranked 131 p4p, 105 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Breno Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss ducks right into an uppercut from Belmiro.
Belmiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a body punch
and Belmiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Widforss scores with a takedown into Belmiro's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Widforss working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belmiro has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Widforss is working away.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro working over Widforss with some ground and pound. Widforss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro is trying for a kimura here. Widforss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belmiro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Breno Belmiro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 1063 p4p, 690 weight class) and Mario Simbolon (ranked 133 p4p, 88 weight class). Falandas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feed the Machine. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simbolon throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falandas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Simbolon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falandas counters with a big head kick but Simbolon shrugs it off.
Simbolon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simbolon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simbolon scores with a kick to the body.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Simbolon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simbolon's corner calls for a 1-2. Simbolon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Simbolon stalling.
Falandas working Simbolon over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falandas as Simbolon tries to tie him up.
Simbolon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simbolon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Falandas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
Simbolon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falandas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falandas rushes Simbolon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simbolon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simbolon looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Simbolon fails to land.
Falandas digs a right hand into Simbolon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simbolon's gas tank.
Simbolon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simbolon breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Simbolon slams his shin into Falandas's torso.
Simbolon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mario Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Simbolon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simbolon throws an off balance right hand
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Simbolon avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Simbolon lands a shot to the body.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Falandas.
A short left from Falandas.
Falandas tries a body shot but Simbolon blocks it.
Simbolon stalling in the clinch but Falandas improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simbolon.
Simbolon controlling the action here for a moment.
Falandas letting Simbolon take a breather here.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simbolon blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Simbolon on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Mario Simbolon has been cut.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Simbolon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simbolon lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simbolon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simbolon is pushing Falandas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simbolon prevents a body shot from Falandas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon lands with a light punch inside.
Simbolon avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Simbolon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Simbolon avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simbolon avoids it.
Simbolon digs a right hand into Falandas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falandas's gas tank.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Simbolon trying to stall but Falandas improves his position.
Simbolon working aggressively here.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Simbolon taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. Falandas moves away and avoids it.
Falandas throws a big counter combination but Simbolon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simbolon swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas swinging wildly here.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simbolon throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simbolon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simbolon scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Falandas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simbolon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simbolon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Simbolon.
A leg kick checked by Falandas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Simbolon misses
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simbolon looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simbolon connects with a single shot there.
Simbolon misses with a right hand
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Simbolon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falandas counters with a thumping low kick.
Falandas thuds his right hand into Simbolon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a low kick but Falandas moves out of range easily.
Falandas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Simbolon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simbolon throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Falandas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Simbolon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon checks a leg kick nicely.
Simbolon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Simbolon's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simbolon.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Simbolon controls his hands.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simbolon avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simbolon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simbolon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Falandas.
Simbolon is breathing heavily.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simbolon can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Simbolon's ribcage.
Simbolon tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Simbolon back against the cage.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Simbolon controls his hands.
Falandas crunches a lovely knee into Simbolon's ribcage.
Simbolon blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simbolon managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Simbolon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Simbolon is working Falandas over against the cage.
Simbolon has Falandas pressed against the cage.
Simbolon prevents a body shot from Falandas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simbolon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simbolon manages to break the clinch.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbolon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Simbolon misses with a leg kick.
As Simbolon tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Simbolon manages to avoid the attempt.
Simbolon takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Simbolon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falandas scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Falandas takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simbolon.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simbolon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simbolon looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falandas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simbolon works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simbolon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falandas, as that shot connected.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Falandas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simbolon misses with a two punch combination.
Simbolon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falandas.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
and Falandas counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon blocks a low kick nicely.
Falandas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mario Simbolon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simbolon lands the left hand.
Simbolon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Mertis Falandas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbolon misses with a body shot.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simbolon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Simbolon throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simbolon throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbolon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a right hand to the body.
Simbolon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simbolon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbolon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simbolon throws out a counter right but Falandas avoids it with no problem.
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from Simbolon.
Falandas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simbolon thows a leg kick but Falandas checks it
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Mario Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Simbolon lands a glancing blow to the side of Falandas's head.
Simbolon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falandas.
Falandas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simbolon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Simbolon and move into the clinch.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas throws a nice head kick!
Simbolon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simbolon throws a right hand that misses
and Falandas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Simbolon lands but Falandas takes it in his stride.
Simbolon throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Falandas slips a jab from Simbolon.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simbolon throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Simbolon misses
and Falandas counters with a big head kick but Simbolon shrugs it off.
Simbolon throws a body kick that misses.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simbolon manages to circle out of the way.
Simbolon misses with the body kick
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Simbolon.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 388 p4p, 694 weight class) and Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 44 p4p, 93 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 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Carioni throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Carioni throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Carioni misses.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Carioni manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carioni misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioni misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carioni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo Carioni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carioni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A head kick misses from Carioni.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carioni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carioni misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Carioni is quick to defend against it.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a left hand that sends Carioni to the canvas!
Carioni is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carioni is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Chai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioni is retaining full guard.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Chai isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Carioni has wrist control.
Carioni seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai won't allow Carioni to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai postures up in Carioni's guard and throws a big left but Carioni blocks it.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Carioni keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carioni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioni looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Carioni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
That has opened up Rodrigo Carioni's cut even more.
Carioni staying out of range there.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carioni manages to avoid it.
Carioni throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Carioni throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Carioni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carioni.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Carioni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carioni misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai pushes Carioni up against the cage in a clinch.
Carioni manages to break the clinch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carioni misses with a left hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carioni throws out the jab.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioni connects with a looping right hand.
Chai moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carioni misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carioni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Carioni.
Chai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carioni sprawls and moves away.
Chai moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carioni. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioni scores with a punch to the head.
Carioni scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Chai is rocked!
Carioni drops Chai with a big left hand! Chai is injured, injured bad! Carioni jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Carioni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 356 p4p, 503 weight class) and Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two (ranked 57 p4p, 77 weight class). Namkhai comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Sturmovik Two is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russki Style by Russkaja. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik Two throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Namkhai on the side of the head.
Sturmovik Two uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namkhai.
Namkhai throws a leg kick
and Namkhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik Two buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik Two throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Namkhai misses the target.
Sturmovik Two sizes up Namkhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sturmovik Two throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Namkhai misses the target.
Sturmovik Two throws a sloppy body shot
and Namkhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai avoids the body shot from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two throws a shot from downtown. Namkhai moves away and avoids it.
Namkhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sturmovik Two throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has been cut.
Sturmovik Two scores with a sloppy right hand. Namkhai should have avoided that one.
Sturmovik Two scores with a decent looking hook.
Namkhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namkhai staying out of range there.
Namkhai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Namkhai slips under a jab.
Namkhai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sturmovik Two throws a nice looking combination but Namkhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturmovik Two tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sturmovik Two misses the target.
It looked like Namkhai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sturmovik Two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik Two throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namkhai.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namkhai.
Sturmovik Two tries to land a body kick
and Namkhai counters with a good low kick that Sturmovik Two was not able to check.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik Two attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namkhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namkhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturmovik Two takes one on the button.
Sturmovik Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namkhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sturmovik Two.
Namkhai thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two misses with a wild combination.
Namkhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmovik Two misses with a series of wild punches.
As Sturmovik Two looks to move away, Namkhai throws a big counter combo but Sturmovik Two just gets out of the way.
Sturmovik Two misses with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturmovik Two throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice leg kick.
Sturmovik Two connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturmovik Two misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut even more.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook but Namkhai blocks it.
Sturmovik Two throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturmovik Two misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Sturmovik Two connects with a right hand. Namkhai shakes it off.
Sturmovik Two throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook but Namkhai avoids it easily.
Sturmovik Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namkhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturmovik Two throws a low kick but Namkhai avoids it.
Namkhai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sturmovik Two swings away with a body shot that misses
and Namkhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sturmovik Two is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Namkhai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sturmovik Two looks winded!
Sturmovik Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namkhai.
Namkhai thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Namkhai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sturmovik Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik Two.
Namkhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturmovik Two misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik Two throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturmovik Two throws a sloppy head kick and Namkhai moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturmovik Two throws a wild body kick that Namkhai sees coming a mile off.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturmovik Two looks to land a combination but Namkhai avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Namkhai misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik Two wants to land a leg kick but Namkhai is out of range.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmovik Two.
Namkhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturmovik Two staying out of range there.
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namkhai counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two throws out a loose jab but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two misses the body punch
and Namkhai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturmovik Two is breathing heavily.
Namkhai slips a straight right by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Sturmovik Two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Namkhai. That's going to slow Sturmovik Two down.
Namkhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Namkhai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sturmovik Two 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.
Namkhai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sturmovik Two's head.
Sturmovik Two swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik Two falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sturmovik Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namkhai punishes Sturmovik Two's body with a nice straight punch.
Namkhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namkhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmovik Two. Sturmovik Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Sturmovik Two misses.
And Namkhai counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturmovik Two blocks it.
Sturmovik Two loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namkhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sturmovik Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Namkhai pushes Sturmovik Two away with a front kick.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namkhai sends Sturmovik Two crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Namkhai is motioning to the referee to let Sturmovik Two up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sturmovik Two is rocked!
Namkhai with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namkhai counters with a nice leg kick.
Temujin Namkhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Namkhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturmovik Two throws a head kick that misses
and Namkhai counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temujin Namkhai!
Temujin Namkhai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rose (ranked 286 p4p, 382 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 35 p4p, 43 weight class). Rose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood. This should be fireworks!
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esposito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rose up against the cage.
Esposito throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose with a knee to the head.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Rose tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Rose pushes Esposito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Esposito avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Rose tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Rose blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
Esposito looks winded!
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Rose tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Esposito is blocking nicely.
Esposito pushes off an throws an elbow but Rose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Esposito's face.
Esposito is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Good body shot from Rose.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Esposito won't want to take too many of those.
Rose creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Esposito's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Esposito drops to his knees and Rose pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
A relieved looking Thomas Rose 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 64 p4p, 197 weight class) and Light Uhp (ranked 8 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
202
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28
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16 - 8 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Light Uhp!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Uhp misses its intended target.
Uhp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uhp misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a single leg into guard. Uhp didn't expect that.
Uhp wants to stand up but Wright is controlling him.
Wright trying to control but Uhp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright advances to half guard.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uhp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.
Uhp is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uhp manages to get to full guard.
Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright passes Uhp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uhp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uhp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhp is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Uhp defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uhp is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uhp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uhp is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Uhp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Uhp misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright tries to clinch but Uhp is having none of it.
Light Uhp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Uhp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uhp.
Wright gets the takedown into side control.
Wright is working Uhp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wright throws an elbow but Uhp slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uhp parries the strikes from Wright easily there. Wright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Uhp to escape.
Wright in side control, throwing shots but Uhp defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uhp.
Uhp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uhp counters with a body kick.
Wright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uhp thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright shoots in but Uhp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uhp lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uhp looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uhp throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uhp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Uhp connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Uhp throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Uhp cracks Wright with a good jab.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhp.
Uhp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uhp is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uhp's head.
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright working over Uhp with some ground and pound. Uhp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uhp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is nestled in close to Uhp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhp is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uhp is looking to improve his position.
Uhp is not content to let Wright control the position.
Uhp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright throwing shots but Uhp is blocking nicely.
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright trying to control the action but Uhp is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uhp is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright thows a huge punch but Uhp dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Time To Fight Wright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Uhp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Time To Fight Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uhp dodges the punch combination from Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uhp. That's going to slow Wright down.
Uhp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Uhp.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uhp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uhp misses with a low kick.
Uhp misses the shot to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhp.
Uhp scores with a leg kick.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright feints and as Uhp raises his hands in defense, Wright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uhp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
Wright wants to control from the top but Uhp keeps moving.
Uhp wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Uhp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Uhp is keeping the position.
Uhp keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright darts in and clinches Uhp up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uhp tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Uhp - that landed with a thud.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Uhp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uhp backwards.
Wright prevents a body shot from Uhp.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uhp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uhp misses with a shot to the body
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uhp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Uhp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uhp wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Uhp.
Wright forces Uhp back against the cage and clinches.
Uhp manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Wright.
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!
Uhp throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Light Uhp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright slips under a jab from Uhp.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Light Uhp.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
During a confident post fight interview, Time To Fight Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reepo (ranked 163 p4p, 255 weight class) and Phil Sprintin (ranked 13 p4p, 23 weight class). Sprintin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed - Bad Man. Jay Reepo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Sprintin's chin.
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30
135
22 - 10 - 1 |
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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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sprintin.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
Sprintin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sprintin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reepo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reepo lands with a good body shot.
Reepo misses with a body kick.
Reepo loads up on a big right hand but Sprintin slips the punch.
Sprintin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sprintin connects with a crisp jab.
Sprintin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reepo has Sprintin up against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprintin's elbow.
Reepo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sprintin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sprintin.
Sprintin lands a hook that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
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!
Sprintin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reepos head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprintin blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Sprintin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reepo blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Reepo successfully pulls guard.
Reepo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reepo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprintin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sprintin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.
Sprintin controlling the pace.
Sprintin is stalling here. Reepo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sprintin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reepo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin wants to control but Reepo postures up.
Sprintin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sprintin won't allow Reepo to pass to mount.
Sprintin tries to roll over but Reepo keeps him under control.
Sprintin is still trying to improve position.
Reepo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reepo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sprintin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sprintin trying to control but Reepo postures up.
Reepo is looking to advance position but Sprintin won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin is looking for a sweep. Reepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reepo is pressing down on Sprintin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sprintin is holding on for now.
Sprintin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reepo.
Sprintin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprintin wants to improve his position but Reepo is controlling well.
Reepo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sprintin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reepo prevents Sprintin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sprintin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sprintin seems keen to control Reepo's posture.
Sprintin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprintin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Reepo advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sprintin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reepo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reepo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Reepo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sprintin misses with a hook.
Phil Sprintin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sprintin dodges the punch combination from Reepo.
Sprintin moves out of range as Reepo throws a body kick.
Sprintin lands a jab to the nose.
Reepo with a jab.
Sprintin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reepo in his tracks.
Reepo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sprintin takes a step back to recover.
Sprintin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sprintin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin with a nice calf kick.
Sprintin lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Reepo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sprintin with a hook.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reepo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reepo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sprintin misses with some punches.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sprintin to keep the fight standing.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sprintin to keep the fight standing.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sprintin.
Sprintin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
Reepo tries to throw a body punch but Sprintin avoids it by throwing Reepo back against the cage.
Reepo throws a head punch that misses.
Reepo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sprintin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Reepo avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Sprintin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sprintin gets through Reepo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reepo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sprintin walks away with a smile on his face. Reepo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Reepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reepo staying out of range there.
Sprintin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reepo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sprintin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reepo scores with a head kick.
Reepo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sprintin counters with a stiff right hand.
Reepo blocks a jab.
Sprintin walks into a straight right hand from Reepo.
Sprintin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reepo, pushing him back against the cage.
Reepo jumps guard but Sprintin stands there with Reepo around his waist. Reepo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reepo.
Reepo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sprintin walks away with a smile on his face. Reepo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin throws a shot from downtown. Reepo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Reepo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sprintin blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Reepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sprintin clinches up against the cage.
Reepo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reepo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reepo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sprintin wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sprintin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprintin advances position into side control!
Sprintin works to advance to full mount. Reepo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sprintin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sprintin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is trying desperately to improve position.
Reepo tries to lock up and control but Sprintin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reepo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sprintin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sprintin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reepo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reepo for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Sprintin 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sprintin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sprintin lands with a cross.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo takes one to the side of the head.
Reepo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sprintin.
Reepo 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.
Reepo walks into a jab.
Sprintin misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Reepo counter with a right hand.
Reepo wants to clinch but Sprintin slips to the side
and Sprintin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reepo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin misses with a straight right.
Reepo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reepo misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin lands a jab to Reepo's midsection.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Sprintin is out of range.
Sprintin blocks a head kick by Reepo.
A countering left hand to the body from Sprintin misses.
Sprintin connects with a crisp jab.
Reepo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sprintin finds it's way round the side to connect with Reepo's head.
Sprintin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reepo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sprintin off the cage and back into range.
Sprintin misses with a straight right.
Reepo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sprintin just manages to avoid it.
Sprintin digs a good hook to Reepo's body.
Reepo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprintin.
A slow jab from Sprintin misses its intended target.
Sprintin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sprintin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Sprintin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reepo doesn't seem phased though.
Sprintin clobbers Reepo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sprintin throws a hook but Reepo blocks it.
A big left from Reepo misses.
Reepo tries to clinch up
and Sprintin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sprintin cracks Reepo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Sprintin.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Sprintin is out of range.
Sprintin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Reepo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sprintin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sprintin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phil Sprintin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprintin cracks Reepo with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprintin stuffs the takedown attempt from Reepo. Reepo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sprintin with the inside leg kick.
Reepo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sprintin scores with a jab to the body.
Reepo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sprintin scores with the left hand. Reepo knows he should have avoided that one.
Reepo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sprintin lands the left hand.
Reepo throws the left hand but Sprintin avoids the punch easily.
Sprintin lands a nice hook to Reepo's body. Reepo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Sprintin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reepo manages to avoid it.
Reepo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sprintin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reepo.
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!
Sprintin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Sprintin.
A swing and a miss from Reepo.
Sprintin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reepo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reepo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin throws the left hand but Reepo avoids the punch easily.
Reepo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sprintin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sprintin, as that shot connected.
Reepo is rocked!
Sprintin thuds his shin into the meat of Reepo's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Sprintin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Sprintin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sprintin 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Sprintin!
Phil Sprintin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between See How Fook (ranked 9 p4p, 46 weight class) and Azad Bekzod (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Fook comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bekzod's choice of entrance music: "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, See How Fook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azad Bekzod!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Fook misses the target.
Fook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Bekzod blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Bekzod coming out on top.
Fook connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Bekzod misses.
Fook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Fook throws a body punch but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bekzod thumps Fook with a low kick.
Fook lands with an uppercut that bounces Bekzod off the cage and back into range.
Bekzod is looking to clinch but Fook is avoiding it.
Bekzod avoids a kick to the body.
Bekzod tests Fook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fook throws a leg kick but Bekzod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bekzod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Fook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod misses with an uppercut.
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fook counters with a good low kick that Bekzod was not able to check.
Fook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod lands a jab to the nose.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod throws a looping overhand right but Fook ducks down to avoid it.
Fook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fook misses with a looping right.
Bekzod digs a good hook to Fook's body.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch but Fook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bekzod moves out of range as Fook strikes.
Fook thows a body kick. Bekzod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bekzod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fook under the eye.
Fook throws a chopping leg kick but Bekzod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod misses with a body kick.
Fook lands a jab.
Fook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bekzod.
Bekzod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bekzod throws out a counter right but Fook avoids it with no problem.
Fook throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Fook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fook manages to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Fook saw that one coming.
Bekzod takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Fook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bekzod takes a step back to recover.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bekzod does it's job there.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Fook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fook throws a sloppy head kick and Bekzod moves out of range easily.
Fook misses with a kick to the body.
Fook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fook throws a body shot but no joy.
Fook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fook ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Fook throws a leg kick which misses Bekzod's front leg but catches the back leg as Bekzod tries to avoid it.
Fook connects with a body shot.
Fook misses with a straight right.
Fook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod takes a swing at Fook's ribcage but misses.
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Fook is just out of range.
Fook looks to land a body kick but Bekzod moved away.
Bekzod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fook moves away.
Fook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bekzod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch but Fook swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
Bekzod clobbers Fook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bekzod takes a swing at Fook's ribcage but misses.
Fook defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Fook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod throws out a counter right but Fook avoids it with no problem.
Fook keeps the fight on the outside.
Bekzod throws a jab when Fook was well out of range.
Bekzod checks the leg kick.
Fook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Bekzod with a hook.
Fook checks a leg kick.
Fook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bekzod.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Bekzod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Bekzod misses.
Fook feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bekzod's corner calls for a 1-2. Bekzod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod is looking to slow Fook down with leg kicks.
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fook scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fook misses with a looping left.
Fook misses with a hook.
Fook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Fook makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bekzod really felt that one!
Bekzod lands a really nice looking cross but Fook seems unphased.
Bekzod throws a chopping leg kick but Fook manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Fook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bekzod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bekzod connects with the punch.
Fook walks into a jab.
Fook throws a looping overhand right but Bekzod ducks down to avoid it.
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fook throws a low kick but Bekzod avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Fook does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bekzod misses its intended target.
And Fook counters with a quick kick to the body but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bekzod throws a hook but Fook avoids it easily.
Fook moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
Some bone on bone action there as Bekzod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fook looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bekzod tries to clinch
letting Fook counter with a right hand.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Fook saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Fook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Fook as he checks the leg kick.
Bekzod lands a jab to the nose.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Fook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bekzod with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Bekzod throws a poor cross that misses
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
Fook misses with an uppercut. Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod tries to clinch up.
Fook looks to land a right hand but Bekzod moved out of range.
Bekzod throws out a counter right but Fook avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod throws the left hand but Fook avoids the punch easily.
Fook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bekzod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bekzod throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Bekzod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bekzod slips under a jab.
Bekzod misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bekzod.
Fook moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fook lands a head shot.
Bekzod throws a hook to the side of Fook's head but Fook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Fook on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bekzod throws a lazy right hand but Fook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bekzod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
Bekzod cracks Fook with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fook avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bekzod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fook 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.
Azad Bekzod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bekzod works the jab nicely.
Fook ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fook.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Fook lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Bekzod misses.
Bekzod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fook just misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod connects with an inside leg kick.
Bekzod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Fook catches Bekzod right on the button with a cross.
Fook defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Bekzod lands a body shot.
Bekzod darts in and clinches Fook up against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fook lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fook lands with a right to the head.
Fook misses with the head strike.
Fook breaks the clinch.
Bekzod misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Bekzod blocks the low kick.
Fook throws a leg kick but Bekzod moved away.
Fook misses with a wild body shot.
Fook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fook misses with a low kick.
Bekzod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fook ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Bekzod looks to land a right hand but Fook moved out of range.
Bekzod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fook.
Bekzod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bekzod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod scores with a nice right hand.
Bekzod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fook.
Fook slips under a jab from Bekzod.
Bekzod staying out of range there.
Bekzod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fook looks to score with a jab to the body but Bekzod is just out of range.
Fook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fook slips a jab from Bekzod.
Fook throws a shot to the body.
Bekzod throws a jab but it's blocked by Fook.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fook moves away.
Bekzod throws a nice head kick!
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fook lands with a cross.
Bekzod tries to clinch but Fook is having none of it.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Fook counters with a thumping low kick.
Fook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bekzod 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.
Fook is looking to land body kicks.
Bekzod throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bekzod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bekzod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fook.
Bekzod with a nice cross.
Bekzod avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bekzod.
Fook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Fook.
Fook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bekzod scores with a sloppy right hand. Fook should have avoided that one.
Bekzod slips a jab from Fook.
Bekzod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fook in his tracks.
Bekzod throws a lazy uppercut
and Fook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bekzod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Bekzod blocks the low kick.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Fook saw that one coming.
Fook is looking to counter punch.
Fook takes a swing at Bekzod's ribcage but misses.
Bekzod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bekzod throws a body punch but Fook moves out of range.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fook staying out of range there.
A big right from Bekzod misses.
Fook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fook.
Fook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bekzod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fook looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fook wants to land a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
Fook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bekzod.
Fook scores with a nice body kick.
Fook throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bekzod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fook scores with a hook to the body. Bekzod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bekzod throws a head kick that misses.
As Bekzod backs away, Fook returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fook thuds his shin into the meat of Bekzod's side.
Fook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bekzod. Bekzod obviously looking to wear him down.
Bekzod tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Fook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bekzod throws a sloppy head kick and Fook moves out of range easily.
Bekzod throws a low kick but Fook moves out of range easily.
Fook walks into a stiff left hand from Bekzod.
A swing and a miss from Bekzod.
Bekzod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bekzod looks to throw the jab but Fook is out of range.
Fook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fook needs to keep his hands up - Bekzod had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Fook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Fook.
Bekzod takes a swing at Fook's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Fook finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fook misses with a straight left.
Fook bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Fook.
Bekzod jabs at Fook's body.
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fook misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fook.
Fook throws a hook but Bekzod avoids it easily.
Fook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bekzod momentarily.
Bekzod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bekzod connects with a leg kick.
Fook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bekzod looks to throw the jab but Fook is out of range.
Fook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fook throws a leg kick which misses Bekzod's front leg but catches the back leg as Bekzod tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands with a good body shot.
Bekzod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fook throws a wild body kick that Bekzod sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Bekzod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fook at a distance.
Bekzod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fook takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Bekzod - just one landing.
Fook misses with a leg kick.
Fook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bekzod misses with a low kick as Fook jumps back.
Fook works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fook avoids the body shot from Bekzod.
Fook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fook slips under a jab.
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fook defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Bekzod misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Bekzod. Beautiful body shot.
Fook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bekzod.
A cross from Fook lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Azad Bekzod just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bekzod. That did some damage!
Fook swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a looping overhand right but Fook ducks down to avoid it.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Fook's shoulder, as Fook tries to avoid the shot.
Fook scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bekzod in his tracks.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fook moves away.
Bekzod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fook was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bekzod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fook.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Fook.
Bekzod lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bekzod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Bekzod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fook connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Fook misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook. Fook ducked under it nicely.
Fook moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Fook counters with an inside leg kick.
Bekzod misses with a leg kick.
Fook swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
Fook misses with a low kick as Bekzod jumps back.
Fook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bekzod takes a step back to recover.
Fook misses with a low kick.
Fook lands a body shot.
Bekzod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut
and Fook counters with a nice body kick.
Fook thumps Bekzod with a low kick.
Fook staying out of range there.
Fook misses with a low kick.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Fook's shoulder, as Fook tries to avoid the shot.
Bekzod takes one on the button.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekzod throws a body punch but Fook moves out of range.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fook. That's going to slow Bekzod down.
Bekzod misses the jab.
Bekzod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fook lands a nice shot to the body.
Fook misses with the head strike.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Fook controls his hands.
Fook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod throws a lazy right hand but Fook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Bekzod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bekzod throws out the jab.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
Bekzod tries to clinch there but Fook circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bekzod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bekzod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Fook.
Bekzod missing with a left hand there. Fook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bekzod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bekzod 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.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fook manages to avoid it.
Fook staying out of range there.
Fook is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bekzod throws the left hand but Fook avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fook.
Fook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fook connects with a nice looking jab.
Bekzod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Fook counters with a good low kick that Bekzod was not able to check.
Fook misses with a body kick.
Bekzod throws a leg kick but Fook moved away.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Fook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bekzod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Fook misses.
Fook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekzod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fook buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bekzod cracks a nice hook into Fook's ribs.
Fook tries to move into range but Bekzod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bekzod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bekzod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fook. Fook obviously looking to wear him down.
Bekzod throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Fook's shoulder, as Fook tries to avoid the shot.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut.
Fook defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Fook feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fook misses with a few strikes there.
Fook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
Bekzod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bekzod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bekzod staying out of range there.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Fook saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that See How Fook will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bekzod throws a leg kick that misses.
Fook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bekzod just manages to avoid it.
Bekzod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bekzod throws a big shot that misses.
Bekzod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bekzod avoids a kick to the body.
Fook scores with a kick to the body.
Fook throws a low kick but Bekzod moves out of range easily.
Bekzod connects with a jab.
Fook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bekzod thumps Fook with a low kick.
Bekzod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fook tries to move into range but Bekzod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bekzod clinches.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fook throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekzods head.
Bekzod tries to work over Fook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fook lands with a straight right. Bekzod didn't see that one coming.
Bekzod misses with a looping left.
Fook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bekzod's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Bekzod blocks the low kick.
Bekzod throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fook lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fook.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Fook.
Fook blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Fook controls the action.
Fook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fook 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.
Fook throws a low kick but Bekzod avoids it.
Bekzod misses with a left hand
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bekzod is looking to slow Fook down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
Fook scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Fook misses.
Bekzod looks to clinch
and Fook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod moves out of range of the body kick.
Fook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bekzod, as that shot connected.
Fook keeps Bekzod at a distance using the push kick.
See How Fook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fook thumps Bekzod with a low kick.
Bekzod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fook. Fook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fook looks to land a right hand but Bekzod moved out of range.
Bekzod looks to throw the jab but Fook is out of range.
Fook throwing a counter right hand but Bekzod manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bekzod misses
and Fook counters with a straight right hand.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fook tests Bekzod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bekzod lands a jab to Fook's midsection.
Fook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fook connects with a solid leg kick.
Bekzod moves out of range of the body kick from Fook.
Bekzod throws out a counter right but Fook avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Bekzod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Fook is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bekzod connects with a jab.
Fook looks for the body kick but Bekzod saw that one coming.
Fook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bekzod punishes Fook's body with a nice straight punch.
Bekzod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Bekzod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod throws the left hand but Fook avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Fook walks into a stiff left hand from Bekzod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fook throws a push kick but Bekzod slaps the foot to one side.
Fook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fook lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Fook.
Decent striking displayed by Bekzod there.
Fook jabs Bekzod right on the nose. Bekzod blinks but takes it well.
Fook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Bekzod misses its intended target.
Bekzod throws a hook but Fook blocks it.
Fook throws a shot from downtown. Bekzod moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bekzod! But no joy.
Fook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fook throws out a leg kick but Bekzod moves out of range and Fook only half commits.
Fook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekzod.
Nice shot by Bekzod.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod lands with a good body shot.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Bekzod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fook scores with a sloppy right hand. Bekzod should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Fook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to See How Fook.
I think Bekzod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod!
Azad Bekzod is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Azad Bekzod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 12 p4p, 43 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). Ben Crispian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Ben Crispian has been cut.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Brown slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian scores with a kick to the body.
Crispian with a hook.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crispian is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Crispian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crispian clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters circling a little - Crispian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crispian rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Brown staying out of range there.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodoo Brown.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Crispian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian scores with a nice head shot.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Crispian scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
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!
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crispian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crispian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Crispian feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Brown misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crispian on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Crispian.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is fighting to break Crispian's control of his arms but Crispian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crispian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crispian's head.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
Crispian is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crispian avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Crispian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown thows a huge punch but Crispian dodges it nicely.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Crispian defends it.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crispian tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Crispian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crispian is keeping the position for now.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoodoo Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Crispian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Crispian trying to control the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crispian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown postures up in Crispian's guard and throws a big left but Crispian blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely.
Crispian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crispian has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Crispian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown working Crispian over with strikes here.
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!
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crispian?
Crispian taking shots to the head.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Crispian bucks and avoids them well.
Brown is landing with some decent strikes but Crispian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown looking to ground and pound but Crispian is blocking nicely.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Brown lands a big elbow.
Brown misses with some ground and pound and Crispian recovers position to half guard.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is nestled in close to Crispian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crispian has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Crispian's hands, connecting with Crispian's forehead.
Crispian won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown lands an elbow.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. Crispian controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crispian can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crispian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoodoo Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoodoo Brown!
A victorious Hoodoo Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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