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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 2856 p4p, 3208 weight class) and Rick Drew (ranked 262 p4p, 285 weight class). Jubei Akechi had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Drew!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drew has time to react.
Drew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akechi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drew fails to land with a series of punches.
Akechi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drew on the side of the head.
Drew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akechi lands a body shot.
Drew throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Akechi works Drew's body with a nice hook.
Drew throws a hook to the side of Akechi's head but Akechi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akechi misses with a hook. Drew ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Drew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akechi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drew under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi moves into the clinch successfully.
Drew breaks from the clinch.
Akechi cracks Drew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Akechi misses its intended target.
Drew lands a high kick!
Drew throws a lazy uppercut
letting Akechi counter with a right hand.
Drew scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew throws an off balance right hand
and Akechi counters with a nice body shot.
Drew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Drew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Akechi misses the target.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drew.
Drew gets caught napping as Akechi dives in and scores a takedown. Drew manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akechi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drew has control of Akechi's left arm, preventing Akechi from doing any damage.
Drew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi stopping the sweep attempt from Drew.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drew working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Drew as he connects with a hook.
 Akechi is rocked!
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew slips a jab from Akechi.
Oh Akechi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drew can pounce on him.
Akechi seems to have got his legs back now.
Drew throws a big shot that misses.
Akechi connects with a crisp jab.
Drew is looking to score with low kicks.
Drew throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
It looked like Akechi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drew.
Drew throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Drew throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Drew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drew misses with a combination
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akechi on the side of the head.
Drew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akechi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drew misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Drew misses the target.
Look low, kick high! Drew uses the oldest trick in the book to send Akechi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Drew is absolutely delighted - when Akechi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Drew!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Decker (ranked 1357 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 159 p4p, 285 weight class). Connor Decker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves to clinch but Decker breaks away
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Silva looks to move away, Decker throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decker.
Silva avoids the body shot from Decker.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Decker pushes him away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silva walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker just misses with a punch to the body.
Decker connects with a jab.
Decker scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to clinch
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Decker lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Decker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva closes the distance but Decker moves to the side
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Alex Silva's cut even more.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decker cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decker cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Decker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!
The cut above Alex Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Decker.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decker.
Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Decker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Decker counters with a nice right hand that sends Silva toppling to the canvas! Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decker finish him?!
 Silva is rocked!
Alex Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Decker. That snapped Silva's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Connor Decker!
An out of breath Connor Decker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Tucker (ranked 1095 p4p, 1352 weight class) and Mursk Ispa (ranked 146 p4p, 183 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mursk Ispa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tucker connects with a nice looking jab.
Tucker misses with a double jab.
Tucker ducks right into an uppercut from Ispa.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ispa throws out the jab.
Ispa throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ispa.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook but Ispa avoids it easily.
Ispa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ispa takes one to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with an uppercut
and Ispa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa throws a low kick but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker lands a nice hook to Ispa's body. Ispa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tucker swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Tucker there.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Tucker.
Ispa closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ispa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker stalling against the cage.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ispa tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Ispa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tucker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ispa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker.
Ispa effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Ispa controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
It looks like Mursk Ispa has been cut.
Ispa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tucker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ispa can turn it around.
Ispa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tucker up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ispa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker pushes Ispa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Ispa.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ispa backwards.
Ispa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ispa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ispa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ispa swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Ispa lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
Tucker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ispa doesn't seem bothered though.
Ispa clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Tucker slips a jab from Ispa.
Ispa looks for the body kick but Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker throws a body punch but Ispa moves out of range.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ispa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ispa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ispa at a distance.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ispa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ispa lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker with a hook.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa feints a counter leg kick.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ispa! But no joy.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mursk Ispa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ispa sizes up Tucker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ispa thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker connects with a leg kick.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
Tucker clobbers Ispa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ispa misses.
Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ispa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Ispa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ispa lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Ispa does it's job there.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Ispa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tucker scores with a shot to the body.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker digs a good hook to Ispa's body.
Ispa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ispa throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker is looking to wear down Ispa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ispa lands with a good body shot.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
George Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ispa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ispa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ispa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tucker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ispa throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker motions for Ispa to come forward. Tucker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa misses with a takedown
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ispa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Ispa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Tucker finds it's target.
Ispa scores with a nice body kick.
Ispa moves forwards but Tucker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ispa swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ispa slips a jab from Tucker.
Ispa moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Ispa's head but Ispa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Ispa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tucker blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker stuns Ispa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tucker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ispa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tucker's knee momentarily.
Tucker is looking to score with low kicks.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa gets a takedown into half guard.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ispa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tucker to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
George Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mursk Ispa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Tucker.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ispa counters with a nice body shot.
Ispa throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ispa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ispa looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Ispa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tucker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mursk Ispa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ispa throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ispa misses with a looping left.
Tucker checks a low kick from Ispa.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ispa.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ispa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Mursk Ispa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ispa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ispa.
Tucker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ispa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Ispa just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Ispa tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Ispa tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ispa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ispa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ispa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Ispa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ispa.
Ispa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tucker tries to work over Ispa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ispa connects with a knee to the head.
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ispa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tucker sizes up Ispa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ispa throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Ispa's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker swings for the body but Ispa moves out of range.
Ispa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
Tucker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ispa blocking some punches.
Ispa avoids the elbow strike from Tucker, against the cage.
Ispa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tucker letting Ispa take a breather here.
Tucker is working Ispa over against the cage.
Ispa is trying to maintain a safe position but Tucker gets an underhook and turns Ispa into the cage.
Tucker pushes Ispa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ispa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tucker.
Tucker cracks Ispa with a nice body shot.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ispa can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Tucker.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ispa backwards.
Tucker stalling in the clinch.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Ispa is trying to stall.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Ispa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Tucker. That snapped Ispa's head back.
Tucker looks to throw the jab but Ispa is out of range.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ispa.
Tucker thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Tucker slips a straight right by Ispa.
Ispa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ispa throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker misses its target.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Ispa's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Ispa off balance momentarily.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ispa misses with a body shot.
Tucker connects with a nice looking jab.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ispa in his tracks.
Tucker cracks Ispa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ispa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Mursk Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker sizes up Ispa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tucker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Tucker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Ryan (ranked 969 p4p, 609 weight class) and Sauvage Thibodeaux (ranked 128 p4p, 83 weight class). Sauvage Thibodeaux will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvage Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Ryan wants the takedown. Thibodeaux is fighting it off but Ryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thibodeaux's guard against the cage.
Thibodeaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux dodges it nicely.
Ryan 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.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control. Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Thibodeaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Thibodeaux defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thibodeaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thibodeaux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thibodeaux is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thibodeaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount!
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thibodeaux is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Thibodeaux trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Thib's Sweat Shoppe inform us that Thibodeaux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ryan pushing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thibodeaux is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan throwing shots but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan is taking a breather. Thibodeaux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is pressing down on Thibodeaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thibodeaux is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux taking some punishment here, with Ryan in his half guard.
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thibodeaux!
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Thibodeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to control but Thibodeaux wriggling away.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ryan misses with a head shot.
Ryan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryan trying to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but Thibodeaux defends it well.
Ryan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mac Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan working for a submission but Thibodeaux is keeping him at bay.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ryan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to finish this one by submission but Thibodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryan.
Ryan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Thibodeaux's guard.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thibodeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thibodeaux working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan advances to half guard.
Thibodeaux is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thibodeaux is still trying to improve position.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan controls the position.
Thibodeaux is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Ryan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thibodeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan has hold of Thibodeaux's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thibodeaux tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ryan cranks the arm and Thibodeaux screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thibodeaux, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Newport (ranked 643 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Hugo Eklund (ranked 91 p4p, 167 weight class). Hugo Eklund has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aaron Newport's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Newport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Newport manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Newport is trying to defend but Eklund finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eklund is looking for a kimura but Newport is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eklund to get the leverage.
Newport trying to hold on to Eklund's head to control him but Eklund postures up.
Eklund is trying for a kimura here. Newport looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Eklund wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Eklund!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Ortega (ranked 440 p4p, 300 weight class) and Alfred Shipley (ranked 63 p4p, 44 weight class). Alfred Shipley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Shipley!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipley has his hands on Ortega's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Shipley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shipley.
Ortega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shipley circles away quickly and effectively.
Shipley throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
Ortega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shipley staying out of range there.
Shipley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alfred Shipley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shipley cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega scores with a jab. Shipley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ortega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alfred Shipley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipley throws a shot to the body.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shipley's hands.
Shipley misses with an uppercut
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
Ortega throws a hook but Shipley avoids it easily.
Ortega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortega slips a straight right by Shipley.
Shipley just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipley.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Shipley off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shipley under the eye.
Ortega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shipley in his tracks.
Shipley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shipley misses with a low kick as Ortega jumps back.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Shipley counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shipley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shipley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipley lands a nice shot that snaps Ortega's head back.
Shipley throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega throwing a counter right hand but Shipley manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shipley throws a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Shipley throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shipley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega jabs at Shipley's body.
Ortega punishes Shipley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipley misses with a series of wild punches.
Shipley staying out of range there.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Shipley moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega swings for the body but Shipley moves out of range.
Shipley lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortega blocks the leg kick.
Emilio Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Shipley.
Shipley throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shipley. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ortega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega cracks Shipley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega scores with a takedown into Shipley's guard.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortega is working Shipley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Shipley keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipley can do to turn this around?
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emilio Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Shipley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega stuns Shipley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shipley motions for Ortega to come forward. Shipley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shipley. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Shipley ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Shipley saw that one coming.
Shipley throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shipley counters with a one-two to the body.
Shipley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shipley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Ortega throws a body punch but Shipley moves out of range.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
Shipley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shipley takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Shipley.
Shipley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shipley is looking to land body kicks.
Shipley scores with a decent looking hook.
Shipley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega needs to keep his hands up - Shipley had a free shot at his head there.
Shipley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shipley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipley throws a leg kick
and Ortega decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shipley's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shipley keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega passes Shipley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shipley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Shipley dodges it nicely.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Shipley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to control. Shipley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking to advance position but Shipley won't allow it.
Shipley wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega is keen to just control but Shipley is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Shipley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortega counters with a nice body shot.
Shipley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shipley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Alfred Shipley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipley cracks Ortega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shipley throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shipley.
Ortega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shipley just manages to avoid it.
Shipley swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Shipley connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipley misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega checks a leg kick.
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Shipley misses with a left hand
and Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Emilio Ortega.
Well Ortega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Ortega!
An out of breath Emilio Ortega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 930 p4p, 956 weight class) and Never Hurry (ranked 115 p4p, 118 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Hurry with an open hand slap.
Hurry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batirovenkekikala.
Hurry misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Hurry.
 It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Hurry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut.
Hurry defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand.
Batirovenkekikala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batirovenkekikala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Batirovenkekikala misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a leg kick which misses Hurry's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurry tries to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurry ducks under a wild hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Hurry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Hurry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurry down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry throws an off balance right hand
letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand.
Hurry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurry thinking.
Hurry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hurry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batirovenkekikala throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range.
Hurry throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Batirovenkekikala.
Hurry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batirovenkekikala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Hurry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurry slips under a jab.
Hurry throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.
Batirovenkekikala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurry is rocked!
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hurry out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bucket (ranked 341 p4p, 202 weight class) and Martin Jonsson (ranked 51 p4p, 31 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Bucket!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jonsson connects with the punch.
It looks like Charlie Bucket has been cut.
Jonsson defending well as Bucket loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson scores with a nice head shot.
Bucket slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bucket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bucket swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bucket's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jonsson dives in looking to finish as Bucket flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jonsson's strikes! Jonsson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bucket's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bucket was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Jonsson! Martin Jonsson retains his light heavyweight title!
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