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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Bison!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Bison's guard.
Bison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Bison blocks nicely.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bison keeps working.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bison has his hands clasped together but Jones breaks the hold and Bison is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Jones!
After winning the bout, John Jones 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Clattenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branco Bozic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bozic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom Biddy Bye Bye by Cypress Hill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Clattenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branco Bozic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clattenburg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clattenburg throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bozic's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Clattenburg dives in looking to finish as Bozic flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Clattenburg's strikes! Clattenburg is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bozic's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bozic was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Clattenburg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argos Vasilakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilakis has chosen Captain Jack! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argos Vasilakis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga throws a lazy head kick
and Vasilakis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilakis throws a sloppy head kick
and Tonga counters with a leg kick.
Vasilakis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilakis scrambles back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasilakis - that will leave a mark!
Vasilakis slips a jab and a cross from Tonga.
Vasilakis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tonga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasilakis fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonga in the body.
Tonga connects with a jab.
Tonga scores with a jab.
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!
Vasilakis is looking to land body kicks.
Vasilakis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonga misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasilakis misses with a kick to the body
and Tonga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonga loads up on a big right hand but Vasilakis slips the punch.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tonga counters by moving into the clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Vasilakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga prevents Vasilakis from breaking the clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Vasilakis has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilakis.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilakis lands a body shot.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonga tries to break the clinch but Vasilakis is controlling the position.
Vasilakis misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilakis is stalling here.
Vasilakis blocking some punches.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
Vasilakis tries a body shot but Tonga blocks it.
Vasilakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tonga - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Vasilakis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasilakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilakis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilakis.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Tonga takes a shot to the head.
Vasilakis leaning against his opponent.
Vasilakis manages to break the clinch.
Tonga throws out a powerful jab.
Vasilakis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Argos Vasilakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasilakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonga.
Vasilakis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Vasilakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasilakis.
Vasilakis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasilakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Tonga. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilakis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vasilakis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vasilakis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilakis misses with the body kick
and Tonga counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga slips a jab and a cross from Vasilakis.
A little feinted left hand from Tonga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonga throws the left hand but Vasilakis avoids the punch easily.
Vasilakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasilakis lands a head kick!
We've been told by Tonga's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vasilakis tries to land a leg kick but Tonga saw it coming and moves away.
Tonga tries to land a leg kick but Vasilakis saw it coming and moves away.
Tonga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasilakis throws the kick towards the body but Tonga avoids it.
Vasilakis tests Tonga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilakis slips a jab from Tonga.
Tonga defending well as Vasilakis loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Argos Vasilakis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasilakis takes one to the side of the head.
Tonga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilakis lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonga off the cage and back into range.
Tonga is rocked!
Tonga blocks a head kick by Vasilakis.
Tonga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilakis.
Donk. Tonga catches Vasilakis right on the button with a cross.
Vasilakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonga scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilakis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasilakis. Vasilakis obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasilakis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonga checks a low kick from Vasilakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonga.
Tonga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vasilakis checks a low kick from Tonga.
Tonga looks to land a right hand but Vasilakis moved out of range.
Vasilakis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilakis connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Tonga blocks the low kick.
Vasilakis misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Tonga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonga cracks a nice hook into Vasilakis's ribs.
Vasilakis throws a sloppy head kick and Tonga moves out of range easily.
As Vasilakis tries to get set, Tonga tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasilakis manages to avoid the attempt.
Tonga avoids the head kick by Vasilakis.
Vasilakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilakis connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vasilakis.
Tonga is looking for a counter combo.
Tonga tries to clinch there but Vasilakis circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tonga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Argos Vasilakis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonga can pounce on him.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vasilakis scores with a nice strike.
Tonga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilakis slips a jab and a cross from Tonga.
Tonga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilakis.
Tonga lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilakis off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasilakis. That one must have hurt.
Tonga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis blocks a head kick by Tonga.
Tonga misses with a leg kick
and Vasilakis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Vasilakis.
Vasilakis throws a sloppy head kick
and Tonga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilakis is looking to improve his position.
Vasilakis trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tonga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tonga landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tonga with shots to the head and body - Vasilakis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tonga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasilakis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
That's time! Tonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
That kick from Vasilakis tenderised Tonga's leg. Tonga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasilakis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Argos Vasilakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilakis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasilakis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vasilakis throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Tonga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasilakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilakis moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonga throws a right and a left that Vasilakis avoids nicely.
Vasilakis throws a leg kick but Tonga sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tonga throws a jab when Vasilakis was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilakis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonga blocks the leg kick.
Tonga lands a right hook to the body.
Vasilakis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tonga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonga moves out of range as Vasilakis strikes.
Tonga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tonga tries to clinch there but Vasilakis circles away.
Vasilakis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonga.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasilakis. That snapped Tonga's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga throws a head kick but Vasilakis moves out of range.
Vasilakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonga throws a leg kick that misses.
Vasilakis throws a lazy head kick
and Tonga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasilakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilakis works on Tonga's body with a couple of short punches.
Vasilakis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Vasilakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasilakis wants to slow Tonga down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasilakis throws a big counter head kick but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilakis.
Tonga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vasilakis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tonga cracks Vasilakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonga throws a body kick that misses
and Vasilakis counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasilakis tries to score with a low kick but Tonga moves his leg out of the way.
Vasilakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
A jab from Tonga misses.
Vasilakis is looking to chop away at Tonga's legs.
Tonga throws a counter high kick but Vasilakis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vasilakis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Tonga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasilakis has time to react.
Vasilakis throws a lazy right hand but Tonga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasilakis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga feints and then cracks Vasilakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilakis down.
Vasilakis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasilakis misses with a low kick as Tonga jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilakis throws a front kick aimed at Tonga's knee but Tonga avoids it well.
Tonga throws a big counter combination but Vasilakis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasilakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilakis is looking to slow Tonga down with leg kicks.
Vasilakis tries to land a front kick but Tonga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonga attempts a counter takedown but Vasilakis avoids it well and moves away.
Tonga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonga walks into a stiff left hand from Vasilakis.
Vasilakis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasilakis throws a head kick but Tonga moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argos Vasilakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasilakis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Argos Vasilakis!
After winning the bout, Argos Vasilakis 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Clooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrow comes to the cage accompanied by Im Unforgiven. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Clooney!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clooney throws out the jab.
Clooney throws a poor cross that misses
and Clooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clooney swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrow.
Clooney lands with a hook. Morrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clooney circles away quickly and effectively.
Morrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Clooney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrow.
Clooney throws a shot from downtown. Morrow moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Clooney misses.
Morrow misses with an uppercut. Clooney saw that one coming.
Morrow rushes Clooney and presses him up against the cage.
Clooney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrows head.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrow.
Morrow tries a body shot but Clooney blocks it.
Clooney tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clooney working hard to break the clinch.
Clooney is trying to force a seperation but Morrow has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooney being controlled against the cage.
Morrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clooney tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow stalling in the clinch but Clooney improves position.
Morrow gets through Clooney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clooney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clooney misses with a punch to the body.
Clooney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clooney struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Clooney blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clooney tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Morrow on the inside.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Clooney.
Morrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow tries a body shot but Clooney blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clooney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clooney backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Clooney.
Clooney misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
A left hand lands to the body for Morrow.
Clooney works on Morrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clooney struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clooney is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Clooney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Morrow to work.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clooney tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clooney struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
Morrow tries to work over Clooney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clooney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clooney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clooney misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Clooney as the two fighters clinch.
Clooney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clooney misses with a body punch.
Morrow can't find room to land a body shot as Clooney controls the action.
Clooney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow working aggressively here.
Clooney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morrow is keeping busy.
Morrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Clooney misses with the head strike.
Morrow throws a head punch that misses.
Clooney can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Clooney tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Clooney back against the cage.
Morrow looking to slow down the pace here.
Clooney is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Morrow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morrow is trying to maintain a safe position but Clooney gets an underhook and turns Morrow into the cage.
Clooney tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Clooney back against the cage.
Morrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clooney is keeping busy.
Morrow lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Morrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clooney throws a leg kick but Morrow moved away.
Morrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clooney just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morrow.
Morrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrow throws a jab when Clooney was well out of range.
Donk. Clooney catches Morrow right on the button with a cross.
Morrow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clooney looks to land a left hand but Morrow moved out of range nicely.
Clooney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrow is rocked!
Morrow tries to clinch but Clooney moves out of range.
Morrow thuds his shin into the meat of Clooney's side.
Morrow cracks the inside of Clooney's front leg.
Clooney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrow.
Nice uppercut lands for Clooney. That snapped Morrow's head back.
Clooney throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clooney connects with a right hand. Morrow shakes it off.
Oh Morrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clooney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrow seems to have got his legs back now.
Morrow 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.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clooney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Clooney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clooney has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kai Clooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clooney throws a hook to the side of Morrow's head but Morrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooney throws a hook to the side of Morrow's head but Morrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrow moves out of range as Clooney strikes.
Morrow sizes up Clooney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clooney. Clooney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clooney misses with a right hand
and Morrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clooney throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrow.
Clooney throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
It looked like Morrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clooney throws a big shot that misses.
Morrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clooney.
Morrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Clooney avoided it.
Morrow slips under a jab from Clooney.
Clooney connects with the punch.
Morrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrow tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Clooney misses
and Morrow counters with a low kick, right behind Clooney 's knee.
Clooney thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Clooney misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clooney keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clooney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clooney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clooney misses with a hook to the body
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Clooney misses with a body shot
and Morrow counters with an outside leg kick.
Morrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clooney.
Clooney missing with a left hand there. Morrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clooney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Morrow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clooney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Clooney.
Morrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Clooney.
Clooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrow lunges at Clooney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clooney's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Clooney misses
letting Morrow counter with a right hand.
Morrow slips a jab from Clooney.
Clooney walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morrow.
Morrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clooney misses with a looping left.
Kai Clooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrow scores with a head kick.
Morrow cracks Clooney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clooney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clooney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clooney missing with a left hand there. Morrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooney lands a lovely overhand right.
Clooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Clooney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morrow scores with a hook to the body. Clooney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clooney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morrow scores with a body shot.
Clooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clooney scores with a punch to the head.
Clooney throws out a loose jab but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clooney throws a right hand that misses
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
Clooney misses with a hook
and Morrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Alex Morrow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clooney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morrow, right into the meat.
Morrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clooney.
Morrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrow blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrow. That snapped Clooney's head back.
Clooney throws an off balance right hand
and Morrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clooney loads up on a big right hand but Morrow slips the punch.
Clooney connects with a looping right hand.
Morrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clooney misses with an uppercut
and Clooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Clooney's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clooney throws a lazy right hand but Morrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrow. That's going to slow Clooney down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooney 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.
Clooney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Clooney.
Morrow instigates a clinch.
Morrow slows down the pace here.
A short left from Morrow.
Morrow has Clooney pushed against the cage.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clooney backwards.
Clooney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Clooney is trying to maintain a safe position but Morrow gets an underhook and turns Clooney into the cage.
Clooney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clooney can do to turn this around?
Clooney tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Clooney back against the cage.
Kai Clooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Clooney.
Clooney misses with a body punch.
Morrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clooney can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Clooney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clooney.
Clooney is leaning against Morrow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Clooney.
Clooney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
Morrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clooney's efforts to push away.
Clooney is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Clooney tries a body shot but Morrow blocks it.
Morrow misses with some punches.
Morrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooney misses with a body punch.
Clooney trying to stall but Morrow improves his position.
Clooney stalling.
Clooney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Clooney.
A body shot lands from Clooney.
Alex Morrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clooney misses with some punches.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Clooney.
Morrow being controlled against the cage.
Clooney can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Clooney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Clooney - that landed with a thud.
Clooney misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
Morrow looking to stall.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Clooney.
Clooney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clooney tries a body shot but Morrow blocks it.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Clooney.
Clooney tries to throw a body punch but Morrow avoids it by throwing Clooney back against the cage.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Clooney.
Clooney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clooney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clooney blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Morrow.
Well Morrow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Morrow!
Alex Morrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mubango kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jessie J - Bang Bang. Pyotr Korobeikin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pyotr Korobeikin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korobeikin.
Korobeikin tries for a takedown but Mubango sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christian Mubango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin throws a lazy right hand but Mubango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mubango looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korobeikin moves away.
Korobeikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mubango defends well and Korobeikin ends up having to push Mubango into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korobeikin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Korobeikin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Mubango keeps moving.
Mubango keeping full guard, as Korobeikin tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin wants to control from the top but Mubango keeps moving.
Korobeikin is stalling in the full guard.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mubango is keeping the position for now.
Korobeikin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korobeikin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mubango is fending him off so far but Korobeikin persists. Nope, Mubango circles away and we're back to standing.
Korobeikin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mubango swivels and escapes.
Korobeikin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Korobeikin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Mubango. No joy for Korobeikin on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korobeikin.
Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Korobeikin looks winded!
Korobeikin dives in and grabs Mubango's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mubango pushes down on Korobeikin's head and hops out.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mubango sprawls well. Mubango wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korobeikin gets slowly back to his feet.
Korobeikin has a takedown stuffed.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin throws a body punch but Mubango moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mubango misses its target.
Mubango throws a right and a left that Korobeikin avoids nicely.
Korobeikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mubango defends well and Korobeikin ends up having to push Mubango into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mubango lands a nice shot to the body.
Korobeikin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mubango.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mubango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mubango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mubango lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Mubango finds it's target.
Mubango scores with a hook.
Korobeikin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korobeikin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mubango is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spar or Go Home (VIP only), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mubango tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korobeikin working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin trying to control the action but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Korobeikin controls the position.
Mubango is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korobeikin off and has taken his back!
Korobeikin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mubango.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mubango misses with an uppercut. Korobeikin saw that one coming.
Mubango misses with a low kick.
Korobeikin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mubango manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korobeikin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mubango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korobeikin's head backwards.
Korobeikin looks to land a combination but Mubango avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Mubango misses the target.
Korobeikin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mubango.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korobeikin can do to turn this around?
Korobeikin shoots and misses
and Mubango counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mubango defending well as Korobeikin loads up on a big left hand.
Mubango appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mubango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mubango sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christian Mubango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Mubango throws a good cross that connects.
Korobeikin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mubango pinned against the cage. Mubango gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mubango pinned against the cage. Mubango gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Mubango misses its target.
Korobeikin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mubango counters with a body kick.
Mubango is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Korobeikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mubango moves away.
Mubango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korobeikin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Korobeikin dives in and grabs Mubango's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mubango pushes down on Korobeikin's head and hops out.
Korobeikin looks to throw the jab but Mubango is out of range.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mubango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korobeikin is breathing heavily.
Korobeikin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korobeikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Mubango sprawls well. He's pushed Korobeikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korobeikin.
It appears Mubango was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mubango connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mubango.
Korobeikin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korobeikin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christian Mubango is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mubango lands with a cross.
Korobeikin misses with a takedown
and Mubango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korobeikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Mubango does it's job there.
Korobeikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mubango finish him?
Korobeikin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mubango defends well and Korobeikin ends up having to push Mubango into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Korobeikin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mubango misses with a few strikes there.
Christian Mubango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mubango drops Korobeikin with a big left hand and mounts him. Korobeikin is in big trouble!
Mubango throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Korobeikin can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin tries to hold on but Mubango postures up.
Mubango connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korobeikin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Korobeikin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korobeikin wants to get back to full guard.
Mubango is taking a breather. Korobeikin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mubango lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korobeikin trying to control from the bottom.
Korobeikin is trying to control but Mubango passes into side control!
Korobeikin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mubango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Korobeikin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mubango circles away.
Mubango slaps away a takedown attempt from Korobeikin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mubango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korobeikin throws the left hand but Mubango avoids the punch easily.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mubango appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christian Mubango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Korobeikin.
Korobeikin fails with the takedown.
Mubango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mubango is just out of range.
Korobeikin shoots in but no luck this time.
Korobeikin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korobeikin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mubango pinned against the cage. Mubango gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mubango.
Good shot there by Mubango.
Korobeikin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mubango as he avoids it easily.
Mubango throws a combination. Korobeikin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korobeikin closes the distance and clinches up with Mubango, looking for a takedown. Korobeikin pushes Mubango against the cage but Mubango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Korobeikin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mubango throws a hook but Korobeikin blocks it.
Mubango bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Mubango lands.
Korobeikin ducks under a wild hook from Mubango.
Korobeikin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korobeikin. That did some damage!
Mubango lands a big shot that drops Korobeikin! Can he finish him?
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Korobeikin is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Korobeikin is on top in guard.
Christian Mubango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korobeikin preventing the sweep.
Korobeikin trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Korobeikin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Korobeikin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korobeikin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mubango is keeping the position for now.
Korobeikin trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mubango lands the left hand.
Korobeikin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mubango quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Mubango misses.
Good shot there by Mubango.
No luck for Korobeikin with that takedown attempt.
Pyotr Korobeikin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korobeikin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mubango swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korobeikin. Mubango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korobeikin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mubango swivels and escapes.
Korobeikin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mubango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mubango has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
A relieved looking Christian Mubango thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luatua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
262 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Stephensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson scores with a punch to the head.
Stephensson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Robbie Luatua has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Luatua.
A head kick misses from Stephensson.
Luatua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephensson throws a sloppy head kick
and Luatua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luatua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stephensson pushes Luatua away with a front kick.
Luatua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stephensson lands a leg kick that knocks Luatua off balance momentarily.
Luatua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stephensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Stephensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luatua.
Luatua avoids a kick to the body.
Stephensson lands a really nice looking cross but Luatua seems unphased.
Luatua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stephensson scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stephensson.
Luatua lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luatua throws a hook but Stephensson avoids it easily.
Stephensson ducks under a wild hook from Luatua.
Luatua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Luatua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luatua throws a body punch but Stephensson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Luatua scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Luatua.
Stephensson slips a jab from Luatua.
Stephensson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stephensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luatua scores with a jab.
Luatua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stephensson avoids the body shot from Luatua.
A good leg kick by Stephensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luatua avoids the head kick by Stephensson.
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 bone on bone clash there as Luatua blocks the leg kick.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stephensson.
Stephensson moves out of range of the body kick from Luatua.
Stephensson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephensson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luatua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephensson on the side of the head.
Luatua cracks Stephensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luatua. Stephensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luatua throws a right hand that misses
and Stephensson counters with a body kick that stops Luatua in his tracks momentarily.
Luatua looks winded!
Luatua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephensson.
Stephensson takes a swing at Luatua's ribcage but misses.
Luatua throws a hook but Stephensson blocks it.
Luatua tried to score with a low kick but Stephensson checks it.
As Luatua backs away, Stephensson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luatua throws a push kick but Stephensson slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson scores with a leg kick.
Stephensson throws a front kick that sends Luatua stumbling back into the cage.
Stephensson moves out of range as Luatua throws a body kick.
Stephensson moves away from the strike by Luatua.
A quick step to the side and Stephensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephensson avoids the body shot from Luatua.
Stephensson cracks Luatua with an open hand slap.
Luatua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stephensson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luatua misses with a hook
and Stephensson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stephensson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luatua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stephensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luatua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stephensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Stephensson tenderised Luatua's leg. Luatua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luatua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Stephensson.
Luatua throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luatua throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luatua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stephensson counters with a nice body kick.
Luatua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stephensson.
Luatua looks to land a right hand but Stephensson moved out of range.
Stephensson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Stephensson on the inside.
Stephensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephensson punishes Luatua's body with a nice straight punch.
Luatua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephensson pushes Luatua away with a front kick.
Stephensson scores with a spinning back kick!
Stephensson lands a head kick!
Luatua tries to land a front kick but Stephensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stephensson throws a head kick that misses.
Luatua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephensson throws a leg kick which misses Luatua's front leg but catches the back leg as Luatua tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Luatua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephensson.
Stephensson tests Luatua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luatua walks into a stiff left hand from Stephensson.
Marty Stephensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Stephensson.
Stephensson throws a lazy head kick
and Luatua counters with a one-two to the body.
Stephensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luatua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stephensson moves out of range of the body kick from Luatua.
Stephensson sizes up Luatua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Stephensson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephensson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Luatua crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marty Stephensson!
Marty Stephensson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulus Veres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harmonica. Veres has chosen Opeth / Hope Leaves as his entrance music. Charles Bronson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Romulus Veres's chin.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Romulus Veres!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veres staying out of range there.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Veres.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it.
As Bronson backs off Veres throws a huge counter combo but Bronson manages to avoid it all.
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Veres back into the cage.
Good body shot from Veres.
Veres tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Veres blocks an uppercut.
Veres is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veres has his back to the cage.
Veres prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands a body punch.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Veres misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres is trying to stall.
Veres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Good body shot from Veres.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres is trying to push Bronson away but Bronson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Veres takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Veres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veres working aggressively here.
Veres tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Veres can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Veres is looking to control Bronson's arms but Bronson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Veres has his back to the cage.
Veres blocking some punches.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson works on Veres's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bronson.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Veres is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veres lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Veres is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Veres has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bronson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Veres can turn it around.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veres's efforts to push away.
Veres seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronson presses Veres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson gets through Veres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Veres has Bronson pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a hook. Veres ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Bronson cracks Veres with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Veres falls to his knees and Bronson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Bronson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Romulus Veres spoke after the fight, saying 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sito kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - What's my name?. Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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151 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Sito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qasi.
Qasi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Qasi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Qasi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito is looking to regain half guard here but Qasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Qasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sito is pushing Qasi's head away, looking to escape. Qasi manages to hold on to the position though.
Qasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sito, who protects the arm well.
Sito tries to buck Qasi off but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi looking to control but instead Sito has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sito wants to control but Qasi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sito sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qasi is working for a kimura but Sito is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sito trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Sito on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sito tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Sito defends it.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Qasi is working for a submission of some sort.
Qasi seems to be working for a kimura but Sito defends the submission attempt.
Qasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Qasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sito controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sito's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Qasi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Qasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Sito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Qasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Qasi scores with a jab.
Qasi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Sito tries to sprawl out of it but Qasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Qasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sito sprawls well. He's pushed Qasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robert Sito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
An inside leg kick lands from Sito.
Qasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azar Qasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qasi misses with a hook. Sito ducked under it nicely.
Qasi fails with the takedown.
Qasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Qasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sito gets caught flat footed, as Qasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Qasi passes into half guard.
Sito is trying to get back to full guard.
Sito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sito is retaining full guard.
Qasi drops back looking for a leg! Sito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sito manages to kick Qasi off! Qasi jumps back into Sito's guard.
Sito is trying to keep Qasi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qasi on the ground.
Qasi stops Sito from standing up.
Qasi trying to control but Sito is working from the bottom.
Sito pulls Qasi in to control the position.
Qasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Qasi has Sito in his guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Sito tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qasi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Qasi has tightened it up now! Sito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Azar Qasi!
A relieved looking Azar Qasi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolek comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Ruff Ryders anthem. Blake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lukasz Wolek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Blake's chin.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Wolek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Wolek slips the punch.
Wolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Wolek.
Wolek walks into a left hand.
Wolek lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wolek misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Wolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolek.
Wolek throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolek defends it well.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolek misses with a hook.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is looking to clinch but Wolek is avoiding it.
Blake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolek misses with a body kick.
Wolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolek swivels and escapes.
Blake tries for a takedown but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake lands an overhand right.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolek.
Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Wolek's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Blake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Wolek counters with a left and a right that stings Blake.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolek moves out of range as Blake strikes.
Wolek is looking to counter punch.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolek cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolek slips under a jab from Blake.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Blake backs away, Wolek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lukasz Wolek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Blake.
A shot to the body from Blake misses
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolek throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolek misses with a wild combination.
Blake feints the counter takedown.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolek finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Wolek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolek has time to react.
Wolek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blake.
Wolek moves forwards but Blake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.
Wolek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolek tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolek is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Wolek is working away.
Wolek tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Wolek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position.
Wolek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blake controls Wolek momentarily but Wolek frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolek has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
Blake is trying to control the position but Wolek postures up.
Blake looking for a sweep. Not yet Blake, not yet.
Wolek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolek defends it easily.
Wolek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolek trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Wolek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolek has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake has his foot on Wolek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolek works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake controlling the position.
Wolek wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Wolek misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolek misses the target.
Wolek looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blake misses with a right hand
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake.
Wolek scores with a jab to the body.
Wolek walks into a straight right hand from Blake.
Wolek tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way.
Wolek lands with a cross.
Wolek connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolek misses with a low kick.
Wolek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Lukasz Wolek is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Blake should have avoided that one.
Blake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolek is trying to defend but Blake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek trying to control here.
Wolek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Blake 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.
Wolek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Wolek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wolek controlling well, preventing Blake from escaping the position.
Wolek is trying to stick to Blake's back but Blake is turning into Wolek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wolek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blake.
Blake throwing strikes from guard but Wolek blocks nicely.
Wolek looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolek, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolek keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolek trying to control the position.
Wolek has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blake has passed into side control.
Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolek is defending well.
Wolek parries the strikes from Blake easily there. Blake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolek to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolek is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wolek is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but William Blake just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Blake blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolek scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blake avoids the body shot from Wolek.
Blake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolek as he avoids it easily.
Wolek scores with a one two! Blake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Wolek had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Wolek.
Blake is rocked!
Blake tries to clinch but Wolek moves out of range.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolek finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook but Wolek blocks it.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Wolek works Blake's body with a nice hook.
Blake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolek defends well and Blake ends up having to push Wolek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolek misses the jab.
Blake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lukasz Wolek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Blake.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolek throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolek defends it well.
Wolek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wolek working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control but Wolek is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolek is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blake is looking to advance position but Wolek won't allow it.
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolek defends it well.
Blake working over Wolek with some ground and pound. Wolek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Wolek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolek is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolek, which made it look bad.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake misses with an uppercut.
Wolek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blake checks a low kick from Wolek.
Blake throws the left hand but Wolek avoids the punch easily.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek had his way with William Blake in 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. This is the final round!
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolek throws a counter high kick but Blake was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Wolek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolek.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Blake.
Blake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Wolek is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
Wolek is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Wolek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolek is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake throws the left hand but Wolek avoids the punch easily.
Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Wolek misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely.
Blake tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake misses with a right hand
and Wolek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolek connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolek moves out of range of the strikes.
Lukasz Wolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake gets a takedown into half guard.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolek keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake.
Blake wants to control but Wolek is keeping him busy.
Wolek wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
Wolek is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Blake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolek sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Wolek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolek trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolek working to try and regain half guard.
Blake lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wolek manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blake advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, William Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokicki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - Slippin'. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pekka Kindmark!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindmark misses with a right hand
and Rokicki counters with a series of strikes. Kindmark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rokicki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rokicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
A swing and a miss from Rokicki.
Rokicki closes the distance and pushes Kindmark back into the cage.
Kindmark can't break the clinch.
Kindmark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rokicki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kindmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Kindmark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Kindmark throws a right hand that misses
and Rokicki counters with a series of strikes. Kindmark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rokicki misses with the combination.
Kindmark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rokicki lands a leg kick that knocks Kindmark off balance momentarily.
Rokicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kindmark.
Kindmark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rokicki throws the left hand but Kindmark avoids the punch easily.
Rokicki scores with a nice right hand.
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
Rokicki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kindmark's calf.
Rokicki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kindmark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kindmark wants to slow Rokicki down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Rokicki misses.
Kindmark tries to counter with a clinch but Rokicki shakes him off and moves away.
Kindmark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kindmark keeps Rokicki at a distance using the push kick.
Kindmark tries to clinch up.
Rokicki takes one on the button.
Piotr Rokicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki throws an overhand right that lands on Kindmark's shoulder, as Kindmark tries to avoid the shot.
Rokicki misses with a wild body shot.
Kindmark was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rokicki misses with a hook. Kindmark ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindmark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rokicki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Kindmark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kindmark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kindmark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rokicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kindmark is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Rokicki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kindmark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokicki.
Kindmark wants to land a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Kindmark lands with a good body shot.
Kindmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kindmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokicki jabs Kindmark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokicki throws out the jab.
Kindmark punishes Rokicki's body with a nice straight punch.
Kindmark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokicki.
Rokicki slips a straight right by Kindmark.
Kindmark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rokicki throws a series of punches but Kindmark avoids them all with ease.
Kindmark throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokicki.
Rokicki misses with a right hand
and Kindmark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokicki tests Kindmark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rokicki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rokicki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kindmark misses with a low kick.
Kindmark misses with an uppercut
and Rokicki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kindmark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindmark throws a jab when Rokicki was well out of range.
Kindmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kindmark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rokicki avoids the body shot from Kindmark.
A big left from Kindmark misses.
Rokicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kindmark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokicki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokicki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rokicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kindmark manages to avoid it.
Rokicki takes a swing at Kindmark's ribcage but misses.
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
Kindmark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rokicki.
It looks like Piotr Rokicki has been cut.
Rokicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kindmark is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kindmark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rokicki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kindmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rokicki looks to clinch
and Kindmark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rokicki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rokicki lands a leg kick that knocks Kindmark off balance momentarily.
Kindmark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rokicki is able to avoid easily.
Rokicki throws out a loose jab but Kindmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kindmark throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokicki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokicki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kindmark doesn't seem bothered though.
Rokicki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kindmark.
Piotr Rokicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kindmark misses with a hook
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
Kindmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kindmark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki is looking to land body kicks.
Rokicki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rokicki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses.
Kindmark looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokicki is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kindmark.
Rokicki blocks a jab.
Rokicki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rokicki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kindmark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rokicki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kindmark circles away quickly and effectively.
Rokicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kindmark.
Rokicki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kindmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kindmark moves in looking to clinch but Rokicki pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokicki misses the target.
Rokicki throws a body punch but Kindmark moves out of range.
Rokicki darts in trying to clinch
and Rokicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kindmark can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Rokicki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kindmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kindmark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokicki misses with a hook. Kindmark ducked under it nicely.
Rokicki missing with a left hand there. Kindmark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Kindmark misses.
Rokicki throws a body punch but Kindmark moves out of range.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kindmark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kindmark takes one to the chin there.
Kindmark cracks Rokicki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kindmark throws a shot from downtown. Rokicki moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Rokicki misses.
Kindmark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kindmark - just one landing.
Rokicki tries to score with a low kick but Kindmark moves his leg out of the way.
Kindmark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rokicki counters with a left and a right that stings Kindmark.
Kindmark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rokicki tries to clinch but Kindmark moves out of range.
Kindmark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kindmark checks a leg kick.
Rokicki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rokicki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kindmark slips under a jab from Rokicki.
Kindmark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kindmark missing with a left hand there. Rokicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokicki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokicki.
A slow jab from Rokicki misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kindmark. Rokicki shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rokicki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kindmark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rokicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Kindmark counters with a nice uppercut.
Piotr Rokicki's cut is getting worse.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokicki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kindmark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kindmark's head.
Rokicki blocks the body kick.
Rokicki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kindmark connects with a jab.
Rokicki is rocked!
Kindmark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kindmark.
Rokicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kindmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kindmark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kindmark lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Kindmark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kindmark tries to clinch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki lands with a slapping head kick.
Kindmark slips under a jab.
Kindmark takes a swing at Rokicki's ribcage but misses.
Rokicki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kindmark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rokicki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kindmark misses with a looping left.
Kindmark blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kindmark! But no joy.
Rokicki has Kindmark up against the cage in a clinch.
Kindmark lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rokicki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokicki.
Rokicki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kindmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kindmark up against the cage.
Kindmark throws a head punch that misses.
Kindmark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindmark misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokicki stalling against the cage.
Kindmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokicki leaning against his opponent.
Rokicki throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokicki.
A short uppercut from Rokicki.
Rokicki cracks Kindmark with a nice body shot.
Kindmark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
Kindmark misses with the head strike.
Rokicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rokicki is able to avoid easily.
Kindmark cracks Rokicki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Rokicki blocks the low kick.
Kindmark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokicki.
Kindmark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kindmark drops Rokicki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rokicki looks back up at him and smiles so Kindmark waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Rokicki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindmark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokicki.
Kindmark takes one on the button.
Kindmark scores with a jab to the body.
Kindmark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rokicki seems to have got his legs back now.
Kindmark has a couple of punches blocked by Rokicki.
Kindmark wants to get back to striking at distance but Rokicki won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kindmark can't break the clinch.
Kindmark stalling in the clinch but Rokicki improves position.
Rokicki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kindmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokicki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kindmark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rokicki fails to land.
Kindmark misses with a punch on the inside.
Kindmark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kindmark tries to work over Rokicki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokicki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rokicki has a couple of punches blocked by Kindmark.
Rokicki misses with the head strike.
Kindmark throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kindmark.
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki misses with some punches.
Rokicki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kindmark breaks from the clinch.
Kindmark misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Rokicki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Rokicki.
Rokicki misses with a low kick.
Rokicki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kindmark counters with a straight right hand.
Kindmark has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kindmark ducks under a wild hook from Rokicki.
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!
Kindmark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kindmark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rokicki walks into a stiff left hand from Kindmark.
Piotr Rokicki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kindmark feints and then cracks Rokicki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rokicki down.
Kindmark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokicki loads up on a big right hand but Kindmark slips the punch.
Kindmark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Kindmark.
I think Kindmark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Kindmark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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