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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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283 lbs
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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
48 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker throws a head kick that misses.
Breaker slips a jab and a cross from Colbert.
Breaker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Breaker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Breaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colbert blocks a low kick nicely.
Colbert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Colbert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Breaker counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colbert misses with a double jab.
Breaker throws a solid leg kick but Colbert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Breaker.
Breaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Colbert.
Colbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colbert throws a nice looking combination but Breaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker is looking to chop away at Colbert's legs.
Breaker misses with a wild combination.
Colbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breaker.
Breaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Colbert swings for the body but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker throws a body punch but Colbert moves out of range.
Colbert connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like J Breaker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Breaker throws a leg kick
and Colbert counters with an outside leg kick.
Colbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Breaker, right into the meat.
Breaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colbert.
Breaker blocks a head kick by Colbert.
Colbert misses with a combination
and Breaker counters with a leg kick.
Breaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Breaker.
Breaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Colbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colbert throws a combination that misses
and Breaker counters with a two punch combo.
Colbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Breaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Breaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colbert.
Colbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colbert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breaker takes a step back to recover.
Breaker misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Breaker as he connects with a hook.
Breaker scores with a jab to the body.
Breaker misses with a body kick.
Breaker is looking to wear down Colbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colbert looks for the body kick but Breaker saw that one coming.
Colbert ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Breaker counters with a left to the body.
Colbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
J Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Breaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Breaker jabs at Colbert's body.
Colbert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Colbert.
Colbert tries to land a body kick
enabling Breaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Breaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that J Breaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on J Breaker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colbert with a jab.
Colbert tries to score with a low kick but Breaker moves his leg out of the way.
Breaker misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Colbert.
A nice leg kick lands there from Breaker.
Colbert misses with a head kick.
Breaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Breaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Breaker tries a low kick but Colbert avoids it.
Colbert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Breaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Colbert'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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Breaker, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Breaker.
Breaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Breaker scores with a head kick. Colbert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Colbert.
Breaker wants to clinch.
Colbert misses with a head kick.
Colbert walks forward, straight into a front kick from Breaker.
Breaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Breaker takes a swing at Colbert's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Breaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Breaker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Colbert.
Breaker scores with a head kick. Colbert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colbert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Colbert misses with a body kick.
Breaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Colbert is just out of range.
Breaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colbert. That did some damage!
Breaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Colbert is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Breaker.
Colbert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Breaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Breaker connects with a body shot that sends Colbert's belly button to the back.
Breaker sends Colbert crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Breaker is motioning to the referee to let Colbert up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Colbert is rocked!
Cain Colbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throws a head kick that misses.
Breaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Colbert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Breaker moves out of range as Colbert strikes.
Breaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Breaker scores with a jab to the head.
Breaker misses with a head kick.
Breaker sends Colbert crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Breaker is motioning to the referee to let Colbert up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Colbert is still on wobbly legs! Can Breaker finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colbert leaves his chin hanging out and Breaker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Colbert crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). J Breaker!
After winning the bout, J Breaker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zetsu's choice of entrance music: Make Me. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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246 lbs
36 - 16 - 0 |
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264 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deidara Zetsu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkemakolam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zetsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nkemakolam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zetsu throws a low kick, looking for Nkemakolam's leg but Nkemakolam calmly moves out of range.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook.
Nkemakolam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetsu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nkemakolam.
Zetsu moves forwards but Nkemakolam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zetsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nkemakolam has time to react.
Zetsu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam keeps the fight on the outside.
Zetsu connects with a leg kick. Nkemakolam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zetsu throws a good cross that connects.
Nkemakolam slips under a jab.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Nkemakolam misses.
Nkemakolam throws a low kick but Zetsu avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu misses with a head kick.
Zetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam lands with a hook. Zetsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nkemakolam.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Zetsu catches Nkemakolam right on the button with a cross.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook.
Nkemakolam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nkemakolam misses with a looping right.
Nkemakolam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zetsu counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetsu.
Nkemakolam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Nkemakolam does it's job there.
Zetsu cracks Nkemakolam with a good jab.
Zetsu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nkemakolam. That one must have hurt.
Zetsu throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Zetsu ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu throws out a loose jab but Nkemakolam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zetsu checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Zetsu lands but Nkemakolam takes it in his stride.
Zetsu throws a lazy right hand but Nkemakolam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zetsu connects with an inside leg kick.
Zetsu is looking to clinch but Nkemakolam is avoiding it.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Zetsu moved out of range.
Zetsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zetsu throws a right hand that Nkemakolam ducks under and follows up with a left that Nkemakolam also avoids with ease.
Nkemakolam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zetsu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nkemakolam checks it well.
Zetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkemakolam looks to throw the jab but Zetsu is out of range.
Nkemakolam misses with a right hand
and Zetsu counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zetsu.
A short right from Nkemakolam.
That has opened up Deidara Zetsu's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to stall.
Nkemakolam blocks a body shot from Zetsu.
Nkemakolam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Zetsu.
Zetsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zetsu tries to land a knee to the head but Nkemakolam blocks with his arms.
Nkemakolam trying to stall but Zetsu improves his position.
Nkemakolam throws a punch but it's blocked by Zetsu.
Nkemakolam has a couple of punches blocked by Zetsu.
Nkemakolam lands a left hand.
Zetsu breaks the clinch.
Zetsu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nkemakolam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Zetsu lands.
Nkemakolam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Nkemakolam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nkemakolam lunges at Zetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zetsu's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam cracks a nice hook into Zetsu's ribs.
Nkemakolam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nkemakolam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zetsu is rocked!
The cut above Deidara Zetsu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nkemakolam throws a body shot but no joy.
Zetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zetsu.
Nkemakolam has a takedown stuffed.
Zetsu lands a really nice looking cross but Nkemakolam seems unphased.
Nkemakolam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nkemakolam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zetsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nkemakolam can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zetsu misses with a body kick.
Jab from Nkemakolam.
Zetsu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice body kick.
Zetsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nkemakolam finds it's way round the side to connect with Zetsu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
That's time! Nkemakolam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nkemakolam.
Zetsu throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nkemakolam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nkemakolam sizes up Zetsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zetsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nkemakolam finish him?
Zetsu misses with a leg kick.
Zetsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Zetsu defending well as Nkemakolam loads up on a big left hand.
Nkemakolam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nkemakolam drops Zetsu with a big left hand and mounts him. Zetsu is in big trouble!
Deidara Zetsu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkemakolam throws some wild stikes that Zetsu manages to avoid easily.
Zetsu can't escape the position.
Zetsu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nkemakolam.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nkemakolam wants to control the pace but Zetsu is squirming around nicely.
Zetsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deidara Zetsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan comes to the cage accompanied by Down - Stone the Crow. Gale has chosen Gravity kills - Guilty as his entrance music. Christian Nolan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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225 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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268 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nolan counters with a low kick, right behind Gale 's knee.
Gale avoids the body shot from Nolan.
A low kick from Nolan misses
and Gale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nolan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Christian Nolan has been cut.
Nolan misses with a head kick.
Nolan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nolan lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gale swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gale misses with a low kick.
Nolan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gale cracks Nolan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gale throws the kick towards the body but Nolan avoids it.
Gale 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.
Gale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gale throws the kick towards the body but Nolan avoids it.
Codi Gale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan is looking to chop away at Gale's legs.
Gale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nolan. Gale shrugs it off though.
Gale takes a swing at Nolan's ribcage but misses.
Gale misses with a looping left.
Gale misses the shot to the body.
Gale connects with a leg kick. Nolan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nolan avoids a kick to the body.
Gale takes one on the button.
Nolan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gale clobbers Nolan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nolan lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Nolan blocks the leg kick.
Nolan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gale counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Nolan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gale scores with a spinning back kick!
Nolan needs to keep his hands up - Gale had a free shot at his head there.
Christian Nolan's cut is getting worse.
Gale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nolan's hands.
Gale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nolan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nolan is rocked!
Nolan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gale can pounce on him.
Gale drops Nolan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gale follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Codi Gale!
Codi Gale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Christian Nolan spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't have anything to say. Congrats Joe.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idea somewhat.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.
Idea dives in for a single leg takedown but Martel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Idea.
Idea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martel's elbow.
Martel tries to work over Idea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idea backwards.
Martel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idea is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martel is keeping busy.
Martel struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
Idea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Idea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martel.
Nice jab there from Idea.
Martel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martel lands a nice shot that snaps Idea's head back.
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!
Idea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel throws a head kick but Idea moves out of range.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idea at a distance.
Martel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idea takes one to the chin there.
Idea is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Idea.
Oh Idea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Idea to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Idea seems to have got his legs back now.
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martel is looking to stand up but Idea isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martel 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.
Idea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Idea throws a big right hand that misses.
Martel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea chips away with some ground and pound.
Martel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Martel has wrist control.
Idea with a nice head shot there.
Martel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martel trying to strike off his back.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Martel blocks nicely.
Martel looking for a sweep. Not yet Martel, not yet.
Idea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Idea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Martel is still trying to improve position.
Martel seems keen to control Idea's posture.
Martel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Idea has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Idea off and has taken his back!
Martel is riding his opponent, not letting Idea buck him off.
Martel tries to keep control of the position but Idea is staying busy.
Martel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Idea.
Idea prevents Martel from getting a body triangle.
Martel controls the action.
Idea wants to control his opponent's hands but Martel gets his hands free.
Charles Martel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Martel.
Idea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martel. That one must have hurt.
Idea slips under a jab from Martel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idea misses with a body kick.
Idea shoots in and drives through. Martel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Idea looks for a takedown but Martel sprawls well.
Idea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martel. That one must have hurt.
Martel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Idea swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Idea throws a low kick but Martel avoids it.
Idea thuds his right hand into Martel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martel needs to keep his hands up - Idea had a free shot at his head there.
Martel lands with a cross.
Martel misses with a body kick.
Idea lands with a right hand.
Idea blocks a head kick by Martel.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Charles Martel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Idea - the referee stops the clock and Martel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Idea. Martel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idea throws out the jab.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Martel lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Idea gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Martel.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martel looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Idea dives in and grabs Martel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martel pushes down on Idea's head and hops out.
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Idea avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Martel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Idea swings widly with a right hand
and Martel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martel 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.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel lands a glancing blow to the side of Idea's head.
Idea tries to bum rush Martel with a series of wild strikes but Martel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Martel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Idea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martel will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Martel.
Idea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martel throws a head kick that misses
and Idea counters with a takedown into side control.
Martel gets back to half guard.
Martel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to get back to full guard.
Idea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Idea.
Martel wants to control but Idea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idea.
Idea prevents Martel from improving his position.
Well, if Idea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Idea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martel's head.
Idea is keen to just control but Martel is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel is looking to improve his position.
Idea is trying to control. Martel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martel scores with a shot to the body.
Idea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martel lands with a right hand.
Idea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Idea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martel defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Idea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Idea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Martel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Martel throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
Idea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idea's corner calls for a 1-2. Idea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martel scores with a decent looking hook.
Idea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick.
Martel throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martel. That did some damage!
Martel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martel moves out of range of the body kick.
Martel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Idea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Idea avoids the body shot from Martel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Idea - the referee stops the clock and Martel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Idea. Martel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Idea rather than just go for the knockout.
Martel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Idea looks to land a right hand but Martel moved out of range.
Martel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Martel.
Martel blocks a low kick nicely.
Martel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martel scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martel. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idea punishes Martel's body with a nice straight punch.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martel throws a head kick but Idea moves out of range.
Idea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Idea defending well as Martel loads up on a big left hand.
Martel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Martel throws a body kick that misses.
Martel scores with a shot to the body.
Idea throws the kick towards the body but Martel avoids it.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Idea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Idea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Idea wants to land a leg kick but Martel is out of range.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Idea misses with a hook to the body
and Martel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Idea scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Idea has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Martel jabs Idea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Idea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martel. Martel obviously looking to wear him down.
Idea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Idea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martel walks into a jab.
Martel ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
Idea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idea walks into a straight right hand from Martel.
Martel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Idea throws a head kick that misses.
Martel throws a nice head kick!
Idea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martel.
Martel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Idea thuds a left hand into Martel's body.
Martel rushes Idea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Martel.
Idea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Martel.
Martel trying to control the position but instead, Idea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martel into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Idea misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Martel thanked Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bad Idea stepped up to the mic, saying 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. Thor said he bribes judges.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autumn Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes into the arena with Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys blaring out of the sound system. Kharitonov has chosen 2pac-Tupac EveryThing They Owe as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergei Kharitonov enters 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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Autumn Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter punishes Kharitonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kharitonov's coach down at GreatWall MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kharitonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kharitonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
Kharitonov blocks the body kick.
Hunter misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Kharitonov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Kharitonov lands the left hand.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunter, as that shot connected.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kharitonov.
Autumn Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
That has opened up Sergei Kharitonov's cut even more.
Kharitonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Kharitonov should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kharitonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Kharitonov off the cage and back into range.
Kharitonov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kharitonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kharitonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharitonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kharitonov.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Kharitonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kharitonov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Hunter prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Kharitonov.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kharitonov avoids it.
Hunter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Hunter moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
A lazy left from Kharitonov finds it's target.
Jab from Kharitonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter defending well as Kharitonov loads up on a big left hand.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Kharitonov.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharitonov.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter throws a body punch but Kharitonov moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kharitonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Autumn Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharitonov.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter cracks Kharitonov with a good jab.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Kharitonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Autumn Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kharitonov throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter works Kharitonov's body with a nice hook.
Kharitonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter thuds his shin into the meat of Kharitonov's side.
Kharitonov cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Kharitonov loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a nice body kick.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kharitonov lands a jab.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Hunter.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Kharitonov digs a good hook to Hunter's body.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Kharitonov punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Kharitonov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Kharitonov lands with a right hand.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Kharitonov's defenses.
The cut above Sergei Kharitonov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharitonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Kharitonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Hunter seems unphased.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kharitonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming.
Kharitonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergei Kharitonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kharitonov.
Hunter misses the body punch
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Kharitonov circles away and keeps his distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kharitonov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kharitonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kharitonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Kharitonov had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick from Kharitonov.
That kick from Kharitonov tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharitonov lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kharitonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharitonov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kharitonov. Hunter shrugs it off though.
Kharitonov lands with a nice body kick.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kharitonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to throw a body kick
and Kharitonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Kharitonov there.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Kharitonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kharitonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kharitonov is out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharitonov under the eye.
A jab from Kharitonov does it's job there.
Hunter slips a jab from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Kharitonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kharitonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharitonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov breaks the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Kharitonov blocks the low kick.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter throws a sloppy body shot
and Kharitonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter throws a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter moves away from the strike by Kharitonov.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter throws a hook but Kharitonov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kharitonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kharitonov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kharitonov!
After winning the bout, Sergei Kharitonov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFinnigan comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac – Cause I had to. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harkimo, as that shot connected.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
Harkimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFinnigan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harkimo is out of range.
A jab from McFinnigan misses.
McFinnigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harkimo tries to close the distance and clinch but McFinnigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFinnigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harkimo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFinnigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for McFinnigan. That snapped Harkimo's head back.
Nice jab there from Harkimo.
An inside leg kick from McFinnigan misses.
McFinnigan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harkimo.
McFinnigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harkimo.
Harkimo lands a nice looking body shot.
Harkimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Harkimo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McFinnigan tries a low kick but Harkimo avoids it.
McFinnigan tries to work over Harkimo's front leg with a kick but Harkimo checks it.
McFinnigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Harkimo.
Harkimo lands a body shot.
McFinnigan looks to land a combination. Harkimo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFinnigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McFinnigan is breathing heavily.
Harkimo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McFinnigan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harkimo scores with a nice strike.
Harkimo scores with a body shot.
McFinnigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo scores with a nice body kick.
McFinnigan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Harkimo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McFinnigan wakes up just in time to hear Harkimo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Harkimo!
After winning the bout, Keijo Harkimo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mickey McFinnigan was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tao's choice of entrance music: Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Kawashima blocks the low kick.
Tao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawashima.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao ducks right into an uppercut from Kawashima.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Kawashima avoids it.
Kawashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawashima tries a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Tao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 big right from Kawashima misses.
Kawashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Kawashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawashima throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Kawashima.
Kawashima lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kawashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima throws the left hand but Tao avoids the punch easily.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawashima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawashima lunges at Tao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tao's hand.
Kawashima throws a leg kick but Tao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao lands a front kick.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Tao jabs at Kawashima's body.
Tao scores with a jab.
Kawashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kawashima is looking to clinch.
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!
Kawashima tries to clinch but Tao is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawashima misses the target.
Kawashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
Tao 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawashima connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tao thuds his shin into the meat of Kawashima's side.
Kawashima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Tao misses with an uppercut
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
Tao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tao tests Kawashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Kawashima moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a straight left.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawashima.
Kawashima throws a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Tao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Kawashima moves out of range and Tao only half commits.
Kawashima lands a nice shot that snaps Tao's head back.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawashima lands with a nice body punch.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tao misses with a looping right.
Tao slips a straight right by Kawashima.
Tao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawashima blocks a leg kick.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Kawashima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima avoids the body shot from Tao.
Kawashima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kawashima.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawashima 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.
Tao throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Tao lands a head shot.
Tao scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawashima should have avoided that one.
Kawashima staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawashima checks it well.
Kawashima tries to clinch but Tao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yang Tao will probably get the nod.
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.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kawashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Kawashima has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tao lands with a nice body punch.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Kawashima as he checks the leg kick.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Tao.
Tao cracks the inside of Kawashima's front leg.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Tao.
Kawashima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawashima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Kawashima.
Tao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Kawashima moves out of range and Tao only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Kawashima. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Kawashima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tao backwards.
Kawashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawashima's elbow.
Kawashima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kawashima lands a shoulder strike.
Tao trying to control the position but instead, Kawashima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tao into the cage.
Kawashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Tao has a couple of punches blocked by Kawashima.
Kawashima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Kawashima blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a low kick as Kawashima jumps back.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawashima.
Tao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kawashima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tao - the referee stops the clock and Kawashima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tao. Kawashima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tao lands a jab.
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Yang Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
Kawashima thuds his shin into the meat of Tao's side.
Tao throws out a leg kick but Kawashima moves out of range and Tao only half commits.
Kawashima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Kawashima.
Kawashima lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao needs to keep his hands up - Kawashima had a free shot at his head there.
Kawashima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawashima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawashima punishes Tao's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawashima is looking to slow Tao down with leg kicks.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
Kawashima swinging wildly here.
Kawashima throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Kawashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Tao misses with an uppercut.
Kawashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao cracks Kawashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima drives through and clinches with Tao against the cage.
Tao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tao tries to stall but Kawashima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tao misses with some punches.
Tao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawashima's elbow.
Kawashima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kawashima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawashima tries to clinch there but Tao circles away.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tao misses with the body kick
and Kawashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao strikes.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tao.
Tao avoids the head kick by Kawashima.
Tao throws the left hand but Kawashima avoids the punch easily.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Kawashima - just one landing.
Tao looks for the body kick but Kawashima saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Kawashima misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao misses with a looping right.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Kawashima.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawashima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kawashima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Kawashima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tao scores with a shot to the side of Kawashima's head.
Kawashima will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tao wants to stall.
Kawashima keeps control of Tao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tao throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tao.
A short uppercut from Tao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawashima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Kawashima moves out of range of the leg kick from Tao.
Tao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Tao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawashima misses with a looping left.
Kawashima throws a low kick, looking for Tao's leg but Tao calmly moves out of range.
Kawashima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tao has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Kawashima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawashima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Kawashima avoids it.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Kawashima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kawashima.
Kawashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawashima throws out a leg kick but Tao moves out of range and Kawashima only half commits.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawashima looks to land a body kick but Tao moved away.
Tao looks for the body kick but Kawashima saw that one coming.
Kawashima throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawashima.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Kawashima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawashima misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a low kick but Kawashima avoids it.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawashima checks it well.
Kawashima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawashima staying out of range there.
Kawashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tao's sensitive parts.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Kawashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima thuds his right hand into Tao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tao throws a chopping leg kick but Kawashima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Tao.
Well Tao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
An out of breath Yang Tao 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 Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi. Choi has chosen Future ft. Drake Juicy J Meek Mill Rick Ross - Shit (remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. K.J. Choi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Dobson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, K.J. Choi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Choi is out of range.
Dobson tries to score with a low kick but Choi moves his leg out of the way.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dobson avoids a kick to the body.
Dobson throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Choi knocks Dobson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Dobson is rocked!
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choi working away.
Dobson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dobson has one of Choi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dobson is looking for a sweep.
Dobson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Choi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson is trying to control Choi's posture but Choi avoids it.
Dobson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dobson is thwarting Choi's attempts to control the position.
Choi wants to improve his position but Dobson is controlling well.
Choi is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dobson throws a big shot that misses.
Choi scores with a body shot.
Choi blocks a head kick by Dobson.
Dobson scores with a leg kick.
Choi scores with a jab. Dobson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi thuds a left hand into Dobson's body.
Dobson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dobson is breathing heavily.
Choi feints and then cracks Dobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi connects with an inside leg kick.
Choi scores with a sloppy right hand. Dobson should have avoided that one.
Choi lands a head kick. Dobson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Choi throws a shot to the body.
Choi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Choi knocks Dobson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Dobson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi lands a huge shot from side control! Dobson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). K.J. Choi!
During a confident post fight interview, K.J. Choi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - No Tears. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kronburger's choice of entrance music: Turn up. This should be a great matchup!
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sklyar content to stall in guard here.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronburger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kronburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sklyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergiy Sklyar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sklyar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kronburger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sklyar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sergiy Sklyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sklyar there.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sklyar looking to score a takedown here. Kronburger is defending well but Sklyar drives through and ends up in Kronburger's guard.
Sklyar throws a strike but Kronburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sklyar has a closed guard, preventing Kronburger from standing up.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kronburger wants to stand but Sklyar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kronburger stopping the sweep attempt from Sklyar.
Sklyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sklyar misses with a hook.
Sklyar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Donk. Kronburger catches Sklyar right on the button with a cross.
Kronburger cracks Sklyar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kronburger misses with a straight left.
Kronburger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklyar moves away.
Sklyar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sklyar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklyar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Sklyar lands a glancing blow to the side of Kronburger's head.
Kronburger blocks a jab.
Kronburger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger moves out of range as Sklyar strikes.
Sklyar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Sklyar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sklyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sklyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kronburger defending against the ground and pound.
Kronburger prevents Sklyar from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Sklyar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sklyar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronburger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sklyar.
Sklyar misses with a lunging right hand
and Kronburger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sklyar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kronburger.
Sklyar darts in looking for a takedown but Kronburger gets double underhooks and turns Sklyar into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sklyar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sklyar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sklyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklyar.
Sklyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kronburger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sklyar just leaning against Kronburger, taking a breather.
Kronburger takes a shot to the head.
Kronburger misses with some punches.
Kronburger tries to throw a body punch but Sklyar avoids it by throwing Kronburger back against the cage.
Sklyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sklyar.
Sklyar tries to break free but Kronburger pushes him back against the cage.
Sklyar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kronburger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sklyar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kronburger after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kronburger gets underhooks to prevent Sklyar's takedown attempt.
Kronburger can't find room to land a body shot as Sklyar controls the action.
Kronburger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kronburger.
Sklyar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Sklyar.
Sklyar manages to break the clinch.
Sklyar throws a series of punches but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger misses with a body punch
and Sklyar counters with a single leg into guard. Kronburger didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Kronburger keeps moving.
Sklyar throws a strike but Kronburger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger is looking to stand up but Sklyar won't let him.
Sklyar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kronburger wants to control but Sklyar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound but Kronburger is blocking nicely.
Kronburger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sklyar looking to finish with strikes here!
Sklyar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sklyar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sklyar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kronburger manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kronburger, under a barage of strikes from Sklyar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sklyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kronburger keeps working.
Sklyar thows a huge punch but Kronburger dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sklyar wants to pass to mount but Kronburger is defending the position.
Sklyar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kronburger gets caught napping as Sklyar dives in and scores a takedown. Kronburger manages to retain guard.
Sklyar cracks Kronburger with a solid left hand.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar is working Kronburger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sklyar stops Kronburger from standing up.
Kronburger keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Kronburger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar trying to control but Kronburger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sklyar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kronburger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kronburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kronburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to control but Kronburger is working from the bottom.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Kronburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kronburger keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sklyar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sklyar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sklyar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kronburger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sklyar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kronburger 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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kronburger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kronburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar landing with the ground and pound.
Sklyar passes into half guard.
Kronburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sklyar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklyar thows a huge punch but Kronburger dodges it nicely.
Sklyar throwing shots but Kronburger is blocking nicely.
Kronburger regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sklyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kronburger as he avoids it easily.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Sklyar scores with a decent looking hook.
Kronburger throws out a loose jab but Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronburger misses with a hook.
Kronburger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sklyar misses with a hook.
Kronburger is looking to slow Sklyar down with leg kicks.
Kronburger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sklyar back to the cage. Kronburger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sklyar throws a shot from downtown. Kronburger moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklyar. Kronburger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklyar misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a nice looking combination but Kronburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kronburger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kronburger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Sklyar.
Kronburger throws a hook but Sklyar blocks it.
Sklyar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kronburger.
Sklyar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
Kronburger throws a hook but Sklyar avoids it easily.
Kronburger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kronburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronburger.
Kronburger takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger slips under a jab.
Sklyar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sklyar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronburger looks for the body kick but Sklyar saw that one coming.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick.
Kronburger avoids the body shot from Sklyar.
Kronburger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklyar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kronburger scrambles back to his feet.
Sklyar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sklyar throws a body punch but Kronburger moves out of range.
A left lands for Sklyar.
Kronburger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sklyar misses with a hook. Kronburger ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kronburger slips a jab and a cross from Sklyar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sklyar.
Kronburger misses with a hook. Sklyar ducked under it nicely.
Kronburger throws a body kick that misses.
Sklyar throws a lazy right hand but Kronburger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Sklyar finds it's target.
Sklyar scores with the left hand. Kronburger knows he should have avoided that one.
Kronburger throws a hook but Sklyar blocks it.
Sklyar throws out a leg kick but Kronburger moves out of range and Sklyar only half commits.
Kronburger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shawn Kronburger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Kronburger throws a sloppy head kick
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sklyar.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sklyar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kronburger defending well though.
Sklyar working the head and body with strikes.
Sklyar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sklyar passes the guard and advances to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar breaks from Kronburger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar had his way with Shawn Kronburger in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sklyar needs to keep his hands up - Kronburger had a free shot at his head there.
Sklyar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronburger. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kronburger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sklyar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kronburger, which made it look bad.
Sklyar throws an off balance right hand
and Kronburger counters with a leg kick.
Sklyar misses with a left hand
and Kronburger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kronburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sklyar swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
Sklyar misses with a low kick.
Kronburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kronburger throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sklyar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kronburger.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut. Kronburger saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklyar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sklyar thuds his right hand into Kronburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sklyar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kronburger misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Sklyar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kronburger as he jumps to the side.
Kronburger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklyar.
Sklyar moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklyar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sklyar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kronburger misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklyar blocks a jab.
Kronburger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shawn Kronburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger blocks a leg kick.
Sklyar misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sklyar scores with a four punch combination!
Kronburger misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklyar blocks the leg kick.
Kronburger throws a shot from downtown. Sklyar moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sklyar, right into the meat.
Kronburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronburger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kronburger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sklyar.
A combination from Sklyar does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kronburger throws an overhand right that lands on Sklyar's shoulder, as Sklyar tries to avoid the shot.
Sklyar throws a hook but Kronburger avoids it easily.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
Sklyar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sklyar shoots for a double leg takedown but Kronburger sprawls well. He's pushed Sklyar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sklyar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronburger.
Sklyar misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronburger throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Kronburger.
I think Sklyar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar retains his welterweight title!
Sergiy Sklyar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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252 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
36
280 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leighton Matias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Genghis Khan has been cut.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Leighton Matias has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Matias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with an outside leg kick.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matias.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Matias wants to clinch
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matias tries to clinch but Khan moves away
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matias really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias takes one to the chin there.
Khan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matias wants to clinch
and Khan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matias! Khan lets Matias back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Matias is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matias darts in trying to clinch
and Khan counters with a huge right that knocks Matias out cold! Khan is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Genghis Khan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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