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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chazz Michael Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Gravas.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Gravas cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Gravas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Michaels.
A head kick misses from Gravas.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Michaels checks it well.
Gravas lands with an overhand left.
Gravas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gravas moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. Gravas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gravas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Gravas.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michaels swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Michaels misses with a low kick as Gravas jumps back.
Michaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels walks into a left hand.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels checks the leg kick.
Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravas tries a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Gravas.
Gravas thumps Michaels with a low kick.
A low kick from Gravas is predictable there
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michaels.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Michaels moves out of range easily.
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Gravas counters with a nice body shot.
Michaels scores with a jab to the head.
Gravas connects with a solid leg kick.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravas throws a front kick aimed at Michaels's knee but Michaels avoids it well.
Gravas throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michaels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Michaels throws a leg kick
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Gravas.
Gravas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels lands a nice hook to Gravas's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gravas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gravas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Gravas misses with a leg kick
and Michaels counters with an outside leg kick.
Gravas takes one to the chin there.
Michaels thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Michaels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas.
Gravas lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Gravas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravas motions for Michaels to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Michaels's legs.
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Gravas.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gravas. That did some damage!
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravas throws a head kick but Michaels moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Gravas.
Michaels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas misses with a leg kick.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michaels's hands.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Michaels knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravas throws a low kick, looking for Michaels's leg but Michaels calmly moves out of range.
Michaels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Michaels slips under a jab from Gravas.
Gravas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas keeps the fight on the outside.
Gravas tries to land a body kick
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
Gravas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michaels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels tries to land a body kick
and Gravas counters with a good low kick that Michaels was not able to check.
Gravas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gravas.
Michaels checks a low kick from Gravas.
Michaels walks into a straight right hand from Gravas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michaels.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Michaels.
Michaels ducks right into an uppercut from Gravas.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Gravas misses its intended target.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels lands with a nice body punch.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
Gravas checks a leg kick nicely.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Michaels throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gravas as he connects with a hook.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Michaels tries to work over Gravas's front leg with a kick but Gravas checks it.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
Michaels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gravas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gravas connects with a jab.
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Michaels tries to land a front kick but Gravas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
Michaels blocks a leg kick.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels slips under a jab.
A jab from Gravas misses.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravas throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Gravas thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravas on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Gravas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gravas 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.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michaels. That did some damage!
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Gravas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michaels's head backwards.
Michaels jabs Gravas right on the nose. Gravas blinks but takes it well.
Chazz Michael Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gravas, as that shot connected.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
Michaels scores with a spinning back kick!
Michaels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Gravas connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
Gravas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michaels throws a head kick but Gravas moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a looping right.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michaels is rocked!
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michaels.
Oh Michaels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michaels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gravas.
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Michaels right on the button. Michaels goes down! Gravas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gravas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas!
An out of breath Latka Gravas 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 Jayden Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayden Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Sigurdsson's belly button to the back.
Sigurdsson throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
Ray takes a swing at Sigurdsson's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily.
Ray throws a right hand that Sigurdsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sigurdsson also avoids with ease.
Sigurdsson needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
Ray misses with a double jab
and Sigurdsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jayden Ray has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands a head shot.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sigurdsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray works Sigurdsson's body with a nice hook.
Ray throws a hook but Sigurdsson avoids it easily.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Ray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Sigurdsson's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray lands a glancing blow to the side of Sigurdsson's head.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Sigurdsson is out of range.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Sigurdsson saw that one coming.
Ray misses the body punch
and Sigurdsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sigurdsson's head backwards.
Ray takes a swing at Sigurdsson's ribcage but misses.
Sigurdsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray misses with a jab to the body
and Sigurdsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Ray misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Ray! Sigurdsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ray to his feet! Ray is in big trouble!
Ray is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigurdsson blocks a jab.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Sigurdsson slips the punch.
Ray throws a head kick that misses
and Sigurdsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jayden Ray's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Sigurdsson moves away and avoids it.
Ray throws a series of punches but Sigurdsson moves out of range.
Sigurdsson defending well as Ray loads up on a big left hand.
Ray throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sigurdsson counter with a right hand.
Ray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sigurdsson ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
A head kick by Ray misses
and Sigurdsson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ray falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Sigurdsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes to the cage accompanied by The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Magomedov has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Chulainn is out of range.
Chulainn misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chulainn!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chulainn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chulainn is looking for a sweep.
Chulainn can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov blocks the strikes from Chulainn.
Magomedov wants to control but Chulainn is keeping him busy.
Chulainn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chulainn is rocked!
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
Magomedov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Chulainn looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Magomedov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Magomedov!
Our winner, Konstantin Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves comes into the arena with Alvarez blaring out of the sound system. Elliot Saunders 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Saunders pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Saunders throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graves.
Saunders manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Graves passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saunders wants to sweep but Graves has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Saunders's face as Graves controls the position.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graves has control of an arm but Saunders manages to advance to Graves's back!
Saunders is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Saunders. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saunders's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.
Graves trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saunders is trying to keep Graves in close.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug Graves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Saunders dives in and grabs Graves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes down on Saunders's head and hops out.
Saunders throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doug Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Saunders.
Graves lunges at Saunders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saunders's hand.
It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Saunders finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Graves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saunders looks winded!
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saunders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Graves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saunders back to the cage. Graves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Saunders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doug Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Saunders down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Graves.
Graves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Saunders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Saunders's head.
That has opened up Elliot Saunders's cut even more.
Graves thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Elliot Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
That kick from Graves tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Saunders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saunders scrambles back to his feet.
Saunders is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Graves doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Saunders crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Saunders's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Graves!
Doug Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. Evander Holyshit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
280 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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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
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holyshit checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Holyshit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holyshit checks it well.
Silva slips a jab from Holyshit.
Holyshit scores with a nice right hand.
Holyshit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holyshit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holyshit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holyshit throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva throws a series of punches but Holyshit avoids them all with ease.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Holyshit.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holyshit. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holyshit.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva checks a low kick from Holyshit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Holyshit throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
Holyshit digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A head kick misses from Holyshit.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Holyshit.
Holyshit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyshit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyshit checks a low kick from Silva.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but Holyshit moved away.
A slow jab from Holyshit misses its intended target.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Holyshit moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyshit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Holyshit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holyshit connects with a solid leg kick.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses.
Silva with a hook.
Holyshit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyshit.
Holyshit wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Holyshit misses with a head kick.
Holyshit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Holyshit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holyshit cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holyshit looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva tries a low kick but Holyshit avoids it.
Silva checks a low kick from Holyshit.
Silva throws a series of punches but Holyshit avoids them all with ease.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holyshit rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyshit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Holyshit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holyshit lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyshit jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holyshit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Evander Holyshit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva avoids the head kick by Holyshit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holyshit.
Silva misses with a low kick as Holyshit jumps back.
Silva swings for the body but Holyshit moves out of range.
Holyshit checks a leg kick.
Holyshit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Holyshit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Holyshit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holyshit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holyshit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holyshit scrambles back to his feet.
Holyshit scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyshit is breathing heavily.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holyshit.
Holyshit 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyshit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva cracks the inside of Holyshit's front leg.
Holyshit sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Holyshit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holyshit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holyshit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holyshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
A big left from Holyshit misses.
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!
Holyshit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holyshit throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Holyshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a body punch but Holyshit moves out of range.
Silva slips under a jab.
Holyshit slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but Holyshit moved away.
Holyshit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Holyshit counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva pulls Holyshit in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyshit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Holyshit is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Holyshit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyshit moves away.
Holyshit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyshit lands with a right hand.
Holyshit connects with a jab.
Silva avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Holyshit misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyshit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyshit throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holyshit!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyshit stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva wants to control but Holyshit is keeping him busy.
Holyshit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Holyshit.
Holyshit slips a jab from Silva.
Holyshit misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Holyshit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Holyshit.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyshit is just out of range.
Daniel Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Holyshit catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silva digs a good hook to Holyshit's body.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyshit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holyshit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyshit misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Holyshit's leg but Holyshit calmly moves out of range.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a jab when Holyshit was well out of range.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holyshit throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Holyshit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holyshit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva drops Holyshit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holyshit looks back up at him and smiles so Silva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holyshit is rocked!
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 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Holyshit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Silva counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Holyshit! He's just covering up as Silva starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
After winning the bout, Daniel Silva 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Norther - Released. Boris Cekada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mayuri Tatsuki's chin.
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35
163 lbs
44 - 16 - 2 |
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34
166 lbs
31 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cekada.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cekada.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatsuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cekada tries a low kick but Tatsuki avoids it.
Cekada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cekada throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatsuki counters with a straight right hand.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Cekada sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cekada. Tatsuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cekada blocks a leg kick.
Tatsuki feints and then cracks Cekada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cekada down.
Tatsuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatsuki missing with a left hand there. Cekada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cekada.
Cekada throws a chopping leg kick but Tatsuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cekada looks to land a left hand but Tatsuki moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Cekada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cekada. That's going to slow Tatsuki down.
Tatsuki avoids the head kick by Cekada.
Cekada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatsuki.
A jab from Cekada does it's job there.
Tatsuki motions for Cekada to come forward. Tatsuki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cekada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but Cekada shows good takedown defense.
Cekada throws a head kick that misses.
Tatsuki throws a low kick, looking for Cekada's leg but Cekada calmly moves out of range.
Cekada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Tatsuki.
Cekada wants to land a leg kick but Tatsuki is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Cekada does it's job there.
Tatsuki misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada just misses with a punch to the body.
Cekada fakes the leg kick and cracks Tatsuki in the body.
Cekada looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuki is just out of range.
Tatsuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cekada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cekada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cekada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatsuki keeps working.
Tatsuki wants to improve his position but Cekada is controlling well.
Tatsuki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tatsuki is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cekada controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boris Cekada wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatsuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Cekada misses with a double jab
and Tatsuki counters with a straight right hand.
Tatsuki blocks a leg kick.
Tatsuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
Cekada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cekada is looking to land body kicks.
Cekada cracks Tatsuki with a good jab.
Tatsuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuki slips a jab from Cekada.
Tatsuki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
Tatsuki throws a head kick but Cekada moves out of range.
Cekada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki checks a low kick from Cekada.
Cekada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatsuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tatsuki.
Cekada misses with a body shot.
Cekada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cekada throws a sloppy head kick and Tatsuki moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cekada.
A head kick misses from Cekada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuki throws a low kick but Cekada avoids it.
Cekada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatsuki counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Cekada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That kick from Cekada tenderised Tatsuki's leg. Tatsuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cekada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuki has a takedown stuffed.
Cekada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cekada scores with a leg kick.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but Cekada shows good takedown defense.
Tatsuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cekada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatsuki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cekada's guard now.
Tatsuki stopping the sweep attempt from Cekada.
Tatsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cekada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cekada pulls Tatsuki in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatsuki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatsuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cekada wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cekada throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatsuki.
Cekada scores with a body shot.
Cekada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cekada takes one to the side of the head.
Cekada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cekada.
Good leg kick by Cekada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatsuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada tries to score with a low kick but Tatsuki moves his leg out of the way.
Tatsuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Cekada throws a leg kick which misses Tatsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatsuki tries to avoid it.
Cekada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cekada tries to land a leg kick but Tatsuki saw it coming and moves away.
Cekada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cekada throws a right hand that Tatsuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatsuki also avoids with ease.
Tatsuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatsuki tries for a takedown but Cekada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayuri Tatsuki.
Cekada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatsuki counters with a big head kick but Cekada shrugs it off.
Cekada scores with a body shot.
Cekada scoring well with a low kick there.
Tatsuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cekada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki moves forwards but Cekada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatsuki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cekada misses with a straight left.
Cekada tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cekada throws a leg kick
enabling Tatsuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cekada.
Cekada misses with a leg kick.
Tatsuki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cekada.
Tatsuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cekada.
Tatsuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cekada throws a head kick that misses.
Boris Cekada is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatsuki feints and then cracks Cekada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cekada down.
Cekada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada misses the shot to the body.
Cekada throws a series of punches but Tatsuki avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Cekada.
Tatsuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayuri Tatsuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tatsuki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cekada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cekada is trying to maintain the position but Tatsuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Cekada is staying active underneath Tatsuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cekada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Cekada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Cekada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cekada misses with an uppercut.
Tatsuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cekada.
Tatsuki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cekada to score with a decent uppercut.
Tatsuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cekada.
Cekada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cekada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cekada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatsuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatsuki moves out of range of the body kick from Cekada.
Tatsuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Cekada.
A swing and a miss from Cekada.
Cekada just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuki slips under a jab from Cekada.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cekada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cekada loads up on a big right hand but Tatsuki slips the punch.
Cekada tests Tatsuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cekada looks to land a right hand but Tatsuki moved out of range.
Cekada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatsuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatsuki thuds his right hand into Cekada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cekada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatsuki in his tracks.
Tatsuki tries to score with a low kick but Cekada moves his leg out of the way.
Cekada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cekada scores with a body shot.
Boris Cekada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cekada cracks the inside of Tatsuki's front leg.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Cekada moved away.
Tatsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuki misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki throws a sloppy head kick and Cekada moves out of range easily.
Cekada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tatsuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cekada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatsuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki cracks the inside of Cekada's front leg.
Cekada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatsuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Cekada moved away.
Cekada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatsuki has time to react.
Cekada is looking to slow Tatsuki down with leg kicks.
Cekada moves out of range as Tatsuki throws a body kick.
Mayuri Tatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cekada lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Cekada misses.
Cekada throws a wild body kick that Tatsuki sees coming a mile off.
Cekada tries to work over Tatsuki's front leg with a kick but Tatsuki checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cekada.
Tatsuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is looking to slow Tatsuki down with leg kicks.
Cekada checks the leg kick.
Cekada scores with a leg kick.
Cekada scoring well with a low kick there.
Cekada scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Cekada finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cekada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuki closes the distance and clinches up with Cekada, looking for a takedown. Tatsuki pushes Cekada against the cage but Cekada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayuri Tatsuki.
Tatsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsuki blocks a head kick by Cekada.
Cekada misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cekada lands a nice hook to Tatsuki's body. Tatsuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cekada throws a jab when Tatsuki was well out of range.
Tatsuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Cekada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cekada, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Cekada!
An out of breath Boris Cekada 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Blanc comes to the cage accompanied by I Know It's Over - By The Smiths. Sklyar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scarface - No Tears kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Blanc.
Sklyar digs a good hook to Le Blanc's body.
Sklyar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Blanc is able to avoid easily.
Sklyar lands a right hook to the body.
Sklyar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklyar slips under a jab.
Le Blanc fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklyar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Le Blanc is looking to sweep but instead, Sklyar has passed into half guard.
Le Blanc is not content to let Sklyar control the position.
Le Blanc won't allow Sklyar to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar thows a huge punch but Le Blanc dodges it nicely.
Sklyar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Blanc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Le Blanc tries to get to full guard but Sklyar has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Blanc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Le Blanc'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.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Blanc is refusing to be controlled, as Sklyar sits in half guard.
Le Blanc is trying to maintain the position but Sklyar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sklyar is taking a breather. Le Blanc 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Sklyar lands a nice shot that snaps Le Blanc's head back.
Sklyar ducks under a wild hook from Le Blanc.
Sklyar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklyar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sklyar - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklyar lands a jab to Le Blanc's midsection.
Le Blanc lands a leg kick that knocks Sklyar off balance momentarily.
Sklyar looks to throw the jab but Le Blanc is out of range.
Le Blanc throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Le Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Blanc throws a head kick that misses.
Sklyar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Blanc pinned against the cage. Le Blanc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sklyar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Le Blanc as he checks the leg kick.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the body.
Le Blanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Le Blanc misses with a combination
and Sklyar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Le Blanc's guard now.
Sklyar trying to control but Le Blanc is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc pulls Sklyar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sklyar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Le Blanc keeping full guard, as Sklyar tries to pass.
Le Blanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sklyar postures up in Le Blanc's guard and throws a big left but Le Blanc blocks it.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Blanc swings for the body but Sklyar moves out of range.
Kyle Le Blanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Le Blanc misses
and Sklyar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Le Blanc!
Sklyar landing strikes.
Sklyar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sklyar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Blanc is trying to control Sklyar's posture but Sklyar avoids it.
Le Blanc is not content to let Sklyar control the position.
Sklyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sklyar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sklyar is putting a hurting on Le Blanc here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sklyar lands a few punches from side control.
Le Blanc is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Sklyar misses.
Le Blanc scores with a leg kick.
Le Blanc misses with an uppercut. Sklyar saw that one coming.
Le Blanc thows a leg kick but Sklyar checks it
and Sklyar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Le Blanc's guard now.
Le Blanc trying to control the position.
Sklyar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Le Blanc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Blanc controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Sergiy Sklyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Blanc is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar controlling Le Blanc's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sklyar.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Le Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklyar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sklyar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Le Blanc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Blanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but Le Blanc moved away.
Sklyar throws a head kick that Le Blanc semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklyar throws a one two combo.
Sklyar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Le Blanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklyar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Le Blanc!
Sklyar trying to control the position but Le Blanc is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Le Blanc tries to pass to full mount but Sklyar defends it.
Le Blanc is trying to control. Sklyar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Blanc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sklyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Blanc not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Le Blanc just wasn't active enough.
Sklyar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sklyar misses with a kick to the body.
Le Blanc throws a jab when Sklyar was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Le Blanc.
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sklyar distracts Le Blanc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Sklyar stays in close to Le Blanc's body and controls the position.
Le Blanc keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Le Blanc scores with a jab. Sklyar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Blanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
Le Blanc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sklyar.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Blanc moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Blanc checks a leg kick.
Sklyar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Le Blanc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sklyar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Blanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Blanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Blanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Blanc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergiy Sklyar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sklyar cracks Le Blanc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sklyar.
Le Blanc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sklyar misses with a body shot.
Sklyar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklyar tries a low kick but Le Blanc avoids it.
Le Blanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sklyar.
Sklyar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Blanc lands the left hand.
Kyle Le Blanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Blanc throws a chopping leg kick but Sklyar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Le Blanc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sklyar - the referee stops the clock and Le Blanc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sklyar. Le Blanc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar moves out of range as Le Blanc throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklyar avoids the body shot from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Le Blanc is looking to land body kicks.
Sklyar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Blanc.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Blanc. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot.
Sklyar connects with a body shot.
Le Blanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sklyar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Le Blanc backs up against the cage.
Sklyar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklyar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le Blanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklyar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Blanc scores with a shot to the body.
Sklyar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar avoids the body shot from Le Blanc.
Sklyar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le Blanc checks it well.
Le Blanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Blanc misses with a body kick.
Sklyar takes one to the chin there.
Sklyar looks to land a combination but Le Blanc avoids it well.
Le Blanc misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Le Blanc's sensitive parts.
Le Blanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Sklyar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Blanc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sklyar somewhat.
Sklyar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Le Blanc throws a solid leg kick but Sklyar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Le Blanc.
Le Blanc just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc scores with a spinning back kick!
Sklyar tries a low kick but Le Blanc avoids it.
Le Blanc is looking to chop away at Sklyar's legs.
Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklyar.
Sklyar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Blanc feints and then cracks Sklyar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklyar down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
Sklyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Blanc manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sklyar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Le Blanc wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Le Blanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Sklyar. Sklyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Blanc throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sklyar throws a right and a left that Le Blanc avoids nicely.
Le Blanc moves away from the strike by Sklyar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kyle Le Blanc did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sklyar misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar throws a series of punches but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Sklyar lands a head shot.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le Blanc is looking to wear down Sklyar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sklyar fails to land the takedown.
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Blanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklyar is one step ahead there.
Le Blanc is working hard here to advance position.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Blanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Blanc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Blanc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sklyar manages to get himself to full guard.
Sklyar is pulling down on Le Blanc's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Blanc, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sklyar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sklyar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Le Blanc controls the pace.
Le Blanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Le Blanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Blanc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklyar momentarily.
Le Blanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Sklyar fails to land the takedown.
Sklyar thows a leg kick but Le Blanc checks it
and Le Blanc counters with an outside leg kick.
Sklyar dips to his left and cracks Le Blanc with an uppercut!
Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sklyar.
Sklyar throws a head kick that misses.
Sklyar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Blanc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le Blanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Blanc takes a swing at Sklyar's ribcage but misses.
Le Blanc throws a leg kick that misses.
Le Blanc tests Sklyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a body shot.
Sklyar throws out a powerful jab.
Sklyar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklyar momentarily.
Sklyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Blanc defends it nicely.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Le Blanc. Sklyar shrugs it off though.
Sklyar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sklyar throws a shot to the body.
Sklyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Blanc avoids it really well and circles away.
Le Blanc jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
Sklyar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sklyar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le Blanc.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Le Blanc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body kick from Le Blanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Blanc defends it nicely.
Sklyar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sklyar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Blanc is able to avoid easily.
Sklyar checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklyar shoots in for a double leg but Le Blanc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sklyar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc had his way with Sergiy Sklyar in that round.
That's time! Le Blanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklyar.
Le Blanc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
Le Blanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Blanc misses with a looping left.
Sklyar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Le Blanc takes a step back to recover.
Le Blanc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Blanc misses with an uppercut. Sklyar saw that one coming.
Sklyar tries for a takedown but Le Blanc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sklyar throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Blanc.
Sklyar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Blanc swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Le Blanc. Those never looked like landing.
Sklyar is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Le Blanc checks a leg kick.
Le Blanc feints and then cracks Sklyar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sklyar down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Blanc connects with a right hand. Sklyar shakes it off.
Le Blanc lands a high kick!
Le Blanc misses the shot to the body.
Le Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Le Blanc as he avoids it easily.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Le Blanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklyar scores with a jab. Le Blanc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sklyar misses with a low kick.
Sklyar misses with a kick to the body.
Le Blanc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Blanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sklyar cracks Le Blanc with a good jab.
Le Blanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc cracks Sklyar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sklyar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Blanc wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Le Blanc ducks under a wild hook from Sklyar.
Le Blanc connects with a high kick.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sklyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Blanc has time to react.
Le Blanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sklyar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklyar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le Blanc.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sklyar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Blanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklyar.
Sklyar cracks a nice hook into Le Blanc's ribs.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar connects with a leg kick. Le Blanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklyar scores with a punch to the head.
Le Blanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sklyar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sklyar in side control, throwing shots but Le Blanc defends.
Sklyar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sklyar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Le Blanc is looking for a sweep.
Le Blanc wants to control but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar working the ground and pound.
Sklyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Blanc keeps working.
Sklyar grinds an elbow into Le Blanc's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Blanc is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sklyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Blanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Le Blanc has control of the leg.
Le Blanc stalling away here and it's allowed Sklyar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiy Sklyar.
I think Sklyar 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Sergiy Sklyar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Kyle Le Blanc was interviewed post fight and said 'I demand an inquest'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Gale is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gravity kills - Guilty. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Gale.
Billington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billington takes a step back to recover.
Billington throws a series of punches but Gale avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gale.
Jab from Gale.
We've been hearing reports that Billington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gale!
That kick from Gale tenderised Billington's leg. Billington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Codi Gale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Billington misses the target.
Gale tries to clinch there but Billington circles away.
Gale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Billington.
Gale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gale checks a low kick from Billington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale clobbers Billington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gale slips a jab from Billington.
Billington misses with a hook
and Gale counters by clinching up.
Gale working aggressively here.
Billington wants to take the fight to the mat but Gale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gale.
Gale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gale's elbow.
Gale working aggressively here.
Gale struggles to land a body shot inside as Billington controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gale misses with the head strike.
Billington has had enough of the clinch but Gale keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Gale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billington backwards.
Billington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Billington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billington prevents a body shot from Gale.
Billington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gale is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Billington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billington manages to break the clinch.
Billington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billington is rocked!
Billington leaves his chin hanging out and Gale seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Billington crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Codi Gale!
A relieved looking Codi Gale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Thomas Billington had this to say: 'How the hell did that just happen?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner has chosen ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Kenner wants to land a leg kick but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Kenner throws a body kick that misses.
Kenner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenner connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenner connects with a crisp jab.
Nkemakolam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nkemakolam can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nkemakolam thows a body shot but no joy.
Nkemakolam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nkemakolam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kenner moves out of range.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenner scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner misses with a wild body shot.
Kenner looks to land a left hand but Nkemakolam moved out of range nicely.
Nkemakolam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenner is just out of range.
Nkemakolam ducks right into an uppercut from Kenner.
Kenner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nkemakolam will feel that in the morning.
Kenner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenner.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenner pushing down on Nkemakolam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nkemakolam trying to control from the bottom.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner thows a huge punch but Nkemakolam dodges it nicely.
Nkemakolam won't allow Kenner to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner throwing shots but Nkemakolam is blocking nicely.
Nkemakolam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenner postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Nkemakolam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenner throwing strikes but missing.
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkemakolam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position.
Kenner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkemakolam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nkemakolam's head.
Nkemakolam working a defensive guard here.
Kenner throws a strike but Nkemakolam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam pushing down on Kenner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nkemakolam stalling away here and it's allowed Kenner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kenner has Nkemakolam pulled in close to control his posture.
Kenner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam stopping the sweep attempt from Kenner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nkemakolam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nkemakolam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nkemakolam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nkemakolam lands a body shot.
Nkemakolam throws a sloppy head kick and Kenner moves out of range easily.
Kenner tries to move into range but Nkemakolam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenner throws the kick towards the body but Nkemakolam avoids it.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenner on the side of the head.
That kick from Nkemakolam tenderised Kenner's leg. Kenner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam lands a nice looking body kick.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenner on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam jabs at Kenner's body.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
Jobe Nkemakolam is winning the standup battle so far.
Nkemakolam connects with an inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam missing with a left hand there. Kenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Kenner's defenses.
Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kenner moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nkemakolam misses the target.
Nkemakolam clobbers Kenner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Kenner's head but Kenner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Kenner misses
and Nkemakolam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with some punches.
Kenner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nkemakolam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenner is just out of range.
Kenner looks to throw the jab but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Kenner staying out of range there.
Kenner throws a low kick but Nkemakolam avoids it.
Kenner slips under a jab from Nkemakolam.
Kenner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nkemakolam momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nkemakolam here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nkemakolam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenner.
Kenner scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nkemakolam catches Kenner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nkemakolam.
A lazy body kick from Kenner
and Nkemakolam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenner manages to break the clinch.
Kenner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Nkemakolam tenderised Kenner's leg. Kenner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nkemakolam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Nkemakolam does no damage.
Nkemakolam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nkemakolam drops his hands momentarily and Kenner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nkemakolam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenner loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nkemakolam!
Nkemakolam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenner thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Nkemakolam blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam 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.
Nkemakolam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Kenner's defenses.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenner. That's going to slow Nkemakolam down.
Nkemakolam digs a good hook to Kenner's body.
Nkemakolam lands a jab to Kenner's midsection.
Nkemakolam 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.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
so Kenner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nkemakolam wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Nkemakolam blocks nicely.
Kenner throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kenner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkemakolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nkemakolam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkemakolam, not yet.
Kenner throws an elbow that misses. Nkemakolam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenner's guard. Nice move by Nkemakolam!
Kenner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nkemakolam is one step ahead there.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkemakolam scoring with some ground and pound.
Nkemakolam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenner working for a triangle but Nkemakolam defends it easily.
Kenner keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Nkemakolam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.
Kenner is trying to hold Nkemakolam in close to prevent damage but Nkemakolam has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nkemakolam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nkemakolam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nkemakolam trying to control the action but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam wants to pass the guard but Kenner is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jobe Nkemakolam did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Nkemakolam thuds his right hand into Kenner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenner 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.
Kenner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenner should have avoided that one.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkemakolam moves away.
Nkemakolam throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nkemakolam's knee momentarily.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenner connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenner motions for Nkemakolam to come forward. Kenner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner connects with a right hand. Nkemakolam shakes it off.
Kenner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nkemakolam clobbers Kenner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nkemakolam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kenner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nkemakolam looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkemakolam, not yet.
Kenner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenner passes Nkemakolam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner tries to pass to full mount but Nkemakolam defends it.
Kenner working over Nkemakolam with some ground and pound. Nkemakolam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nkemakolam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenner is working away from the top position though.
Kenner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nkemakolam sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nkemakolam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenner's back!
Nkemakolam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nkemakolam doesn't have the hooks in and Kenner manages to turn into his guard.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkemakolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nkemakolam working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenner looking to sit in guard and control but Nkemakolam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenner working for a triangle but Nkemakolam defends it easily.
DeAngelo Kenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nkemakolam 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenner trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAngelo Kenner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Nkemakolam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nkemakolam cracks Kenner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Kenner swings for the body but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenner throws a low kick, looking for Nkemakolam's leg but Nkemakolam calmly moves out of range.
Kenner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kenner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nkemakolam.
Kenner avoids a kick to the body.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenner.
Kenner tries to move into range but Nkemakolam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kenner there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
and Kenner counters with a single leg into guard. Nkemakolam didn't expect that.
Kenner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nkemakolam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nkemakolam pulls Kenner in close to prevent any damage.
Nkemakolam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenner manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenner has an active guard here but Nkemakolam has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but Kenner defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nkemakolam is working away from the top position though.
Nkemakolam wants to control but Kenner is keeping him busy.
Nkemakolam is really struggling to control Kenner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kenner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nkemakolam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenner is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nkemakolam works his way into side control.
Kenner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kenner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nkemakolam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nkemakolam's back!
Kenner gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nkemakolam is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Kenner 's hooks.
Nkemakolam tries to hold on but Kenner postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Kenner landing strikes from the mount and Nkemakolam is in trouble!
Kenner looking to finish Nkemakolam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nkemakolam!
Nkemakolam is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kenner! Nkemakolam is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeAngelo Kenner!
DeAngelo Kenner is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking DeAngelo Kenner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '**looks around the arena for a few seconds***....DAMN!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Declan Sweeney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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297 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Sweeney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bunting on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sweeney. Sweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
Sweeney connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunting throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunting 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.
Sweeney misses with a straight left.
Bunting throws a leg kick but Sweeney moved away.
Sweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunting's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sweeney lands the left hand.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Sweeney throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunting throws a wild body kick that Sweeney sees coming a mile off.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Bunting is looking to slow Sweeney down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweeney thows a leg kick but Bunting checks it
and Bunting counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunting.
Bunting throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunting manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunting is trying to keep Sweeney in close.
Bunting keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Sweeney 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.
Bunting wants to sweep here but Sweeney controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan Sweeney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunting shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sweeney looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bunting puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney trying to control from the bottom.
Bunting prevents Sweeney from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunting.
Bunting throwing shots but Sweeney is blocking nicely.
Bunting is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sweeney!
Sweeney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunting throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bunting unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting throwing strikes but Sweeney bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunting wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sweeney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan Sweeney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bunting lands a jab to the head.
Declan Sweeney's cut is getting worse.
Bunting scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting lands with a shot to the body.
Bunting slips a jab from Sweeney.
Bunting is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sweeney rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunting defending well as Sweeney loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Sweeney looks to throw the jab but Bunting is out of range.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Sweeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunting moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Sweeney is predictable there
and Bunting counters with a shoot takedown. Sweeney fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunting content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunting throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunting preventing the sweep.
Sweeney is trying to keep Bunting in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bunting might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Bunting hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sweeney lands a nice shot that snaps Bunting's head back.
Bunting throws a right hand that misses
and Sweeney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunting cracks Sweeney with a good jab.
Sweeney misses with an uppercut. Bunting saw that one coming.
Sweeney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
Sweeney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
Bunting takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Sweeney's head coaches at Rage XXX Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Declan Sweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sweeney clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sweeney scores with a hook to the body. Bunting takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sweeney swings widly with a right hand
and Bunting counters with a single leg into guard. Sweeney didn't expect that.
Sweeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunting is looking to pass into half guard but Sweeney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sweeney is in guard.
Bunting looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunting, not yet.
Bunting is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Bunting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sweeney taking some punishment here, with Bunting in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sweeney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunting throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Bunting throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Bunting throws a strike but Sweeney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunting working a defensive guard here.
Bunting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweeney manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweeney has Bunting pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sweeney throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting lands a jab to Sweeney's midsection.
Bunting lands with a nice body punch.
Bunting bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunting controls the position from side control.
Bunting wants to control but Sweeney is keeping him busy.
Bunting lands a few punches from side control.
Bunting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sweeney keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney is trying to escape the position but Bunting is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sweeney is avoiding damage well.
Bunting lands a nice forearm strike.
Sweeney is trying to control Bunting's posture but Bunting avoids it.
Bunting lands an elbow.
Sweeney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sweeney tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting working the ground and pound but Sweeney is defending the strikes.
Bunting is looking to take a break and control but Sweeney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweeney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sweeney is doing well to control the position and prevent Bunting from advancing to side control.
Bunting is nestled in close to Sweeney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bunting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunting trying to control from half guard but Sweeney is working away.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Sweeney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunting scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throwing shots but Sweeney is blocking nicely.
Sweeney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweeney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunting is in close to Sweeney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Declan Sweeney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Sweeney wants to sweep here but Bunting controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a couple of elbows.
Bunting postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunting lands a couple of digs.
Jeez, Declan Sweeney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Declan Sweeney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bunting!
A very excited looking John Bunting made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Declan Sweeney was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry I let you down Ashley'.
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