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EVO 222: Riot PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao jabs Thumbhisbum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thumbhisbum but Thumbhisbum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hao moves out of range of the body kick from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum scores with a jab to the body.
Hao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thumbhisbum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thumbhisbum.
Hao scores with a hook to the body. Thumbhisbum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thumbhisbum throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hao 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.
Hao scores with a nice right hand.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thumbhisbum throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
Thumbhisbum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Thumbhisbum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thumbhisbum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut. Hao saw that one coming.
Hao misses with a right hand
enabling Thumbhisbum to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
Hao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thumbhisbum.
Both fighters circling a little - Thumbhisbum finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Thumbhisbum finds it's target.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thumbhisbum throws out a loose jab but Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao throws a series of punches but Thumbhisbum avoids them all with ease.
Thumbhisbum thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao connects with a high kick.
Hao cracks Thumbhisbum with an open hand slap.
Thumbhisbum gets caught flat footed, as Hao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumbhisbum is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hao trying to control but Thumbhisbum is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum pulls Hao in close to his closed guard and prevents Hao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hao looking to pass the guard.
Hao won't allow Thumbhisbum to sweep him here.
Hao content to stall in guard here.
Thumbhisbum keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumbhisbum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thumbhisbum missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Thumbhisbum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hao missing with a left hand there. Thumbhisbum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao slips a straight right by Thumbhisbum.
Hao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hao throws a jab when Thumbhisbum was well out of range.
Hao instigates a clinch.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao takes a shot to the head.
Hao tries to pull guard but Thumbhisbum holds him up against the cage and eventually Hao drops back down to his feet.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
Hao goes for a takedown attempt but Thumbhisbum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Thumbhisbum is out of range.
Hao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hao avoids the body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hao manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thumbhisbum on his heels. He'll look to pass Thumbhisbum's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thumbhisbum seems keen to control Hao's posture.
Hao is looking to work some ground and pound but Thumbhisbum has wrist control.
Hao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumbhisbum is pulling down on Hao's head. It's preventing any offense from Hao, at least for the moment.
Thumbhisbum keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thumbhisbum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
Hao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thumbhisbum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hao shoots in and bounces Thumbhisbum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumbhisbum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumbhisbum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum controls Hao momentarily but Hao frees himself.
Thumbhisbum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hao wants to control from the top but Thumbhisbum keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hao throws a right hand that misses
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thumbhisbum.
Hao misses with a right hand
and Thumbhisbum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thumbhisbum defending well as Hao loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
Hao connects with a right hand. Thumbhisbum shakes it off.
Hao tries to clinch up but Thumbhisbum circles away and keeps his distance.
Hao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thumbhisbum misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum connects with a right hand. Hao shakes it off.
Hao feints and as Thumbhisbum raises his hands in defense, Hao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Thumbhisbum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thumbhisbum'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.
Hao wants to pass the guard but Thumbhisbum is keeping the position.
Hao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao is fighting to break Thumbhisbum's control of his arms but Thumbhisbum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thumbhisbum pulls Hao in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thumbhisbum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Hao throws a shot to the body.
Hao throws a combination that misses
and Thumbhisbum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Thumbhisbum.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thumbhisbum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thumbhisbum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao looks to throw the jab but Thumbhisbum is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum checks a leg kick nicely.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hao misses with a right hand
and Thumbhisbum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hao misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thumbhisbum misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao checks the leg kick.
Hao connects with a right hand. Thumbhisbum shakes it off.
Hao misses with a right hand
and Thumbhisbum counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
Hao tries to work over Thumbhisbum's front leg with a kick but Thumbhisbum checks it.
Thumbhisbum wants to slow Hao down by chopping away at his legs.
Hao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thumbhisbum did well to prevent Hao getting side control.
Hao is trying to control. Thumbhisbum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Benjamin Thumbhisbum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
letting Thumbhisbum counter with a right hand.
Hao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hao thuds a left hand into Thumbhisbum's body.
Hao drops his hands momentarily and Thumbhisbum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thumbhisbum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Thumbhisbum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Nice straight punches there by Hao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hao.
Hao moves forwards but Thumbhisbum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thumbhisbum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao.
Hao throws a low kick but Thumbhisbum moves out of range easily.
Hao misses with a hook.
Hao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Hao.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and Thumbhisbum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hao avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Thumbhisbum misses.
Hao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thumbhisbum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thumbhisbum is holding Hao down, trying to stall.
Hao trying to control the action but Thumbhisbum is working from the bottom.
Thumbhisbum tries to buck Hao off but Hao is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thumbhisbum, who protects the arm well.
Hao in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thumbhisbum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hao off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thumbhisbum controlling well, preventing Hao from escaping the position.
Hao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thumbhisbum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thumbhisbum is trying to stick to Hao's back but Hao is turning into Thumbhisbum. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumbhisbum's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hao.
Hao wants to control from the top but Thumbhisbum keeps moving.
Thumbhisbum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hao controls the pace.
Thumbhisbum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao is pushing down on Thumbhisbum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thumbhisbum is fighting to maintain full guard but Hao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hao trying to mount his opponent but Thumbhisbum defends it.
Thumbhisbum is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumbhisbum moves into full guard.
Thumbhisbum trying to control the position.
Thumbhisbum trying to control the position here.
Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumbhisbum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Hao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thumbhisbum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thumbhisbum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hao misses with a kick to the body.
Thumbhisbum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hao moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hao 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
Post fight, Lu Hao took to the microphone: 'I can sing and dance, but this is much better for my health. I used to be in a different mob, and they forced me to throw fights, now Yakuza and Burns make sure I win.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes into the arena with Check My Swag blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santana throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Santana throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Santana tries to clinch up.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santana is looking to chop away at Marley's legs.
And Marley responds with a good body kick, but Santana manages to step out the way in time.
Santana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley needs to keep his hands up - Santana had a free shot at his head there.
Marley lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santana is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marley has time to react.
Santana misses with a low kick.
Marley misses with a right hand
enabling Santana to counter with a crisp jab.
Santana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marley scrambles back to his feet.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Santana cracks the inside of Marley's front leg.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Santana throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Santana thumps Marley with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Santana down.
Nice uppercut there from Santana.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santana is rocked!
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Santana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana throws a lazy head kick
and Marley counters with a big right hand! Oh Santana is in trouble here! Marley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Marley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomas Marley thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch tries to bum rush Spector with a series of wild strikes but Spector uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector moves out of range as Finch throws a body kick.
Spector misses with a looping right.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch throws a push kick but Spector slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
A lazy body kick from Spector
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Spector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spector has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finch.
Finch looks to land a combination but Spector avoids it well.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector cracks the inside of Finch's front leg.
Finch throws a leg kick but Spector moved away.
Spector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spector works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Spector lands with an overhand left.
Finch is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Spector has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch misses with a left hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spector throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Spector lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector lands a nice shot to the body.
Spector scores with a jab to the body.
Spector throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a lazy body kick
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch blocks a head kick by Spector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spector.
Spector misses with a kick to the body
and Finch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spector does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spector throws a body kick that misses.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Spector slips a jab from Finch.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Spector takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Spector throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
Spector misses with a head kick.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spector looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Spector takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Finch counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spector misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Spector scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Spector lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finch lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Spector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch moves away from the strike by Spector.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Spector loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Spector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spector throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Spector scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spector.
Finch slips under a jab from Spector.
Spector cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Spector is predictable there
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marc Spector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spector throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Spector lands with a cross.
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spector is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spector counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch thuds his right hand into Spector's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Spector.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finch throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spector misses.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Finch catches Spector right on the button with a cross.
Spector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spector throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Spector only half commits.
A left lands for Finch.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Spector blocks a head kick by Finch.
Spector misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spector tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Jab from Finch.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Spector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Spector throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Spector lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Spector misses its intended target.
Spector digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Spector throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Spector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Spector with an uppercut!
Finch takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spector misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Spector checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spector. That's going to slow Finch down.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spector. That's going to slow Finch down.
Spector misses with a few strikes there.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Spector moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Spector. That snapped Finch's head back.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Spector counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spector misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spector scrambles back to his feet.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spector throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with a hook
and Spector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch misses with a double jab
and Spector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch walks into a jab.
Spector fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Spector tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spector staying out of range there.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Spector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Spector.
Spector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Finch staying out of range there.
Spector connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch thows a leg kick but Spector checks it
enabling Spector to counter with a crisp jab.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Finch counters with a low kick, right behind Spector 's knee.
Spector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Spector had a free shot at his head there.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Spector.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Spector misses.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Spector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Spector.
Spector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
and Finch counters with a good low kick that Spector was not able to check.
Spector takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spector misses with a two punch combination.
Finch cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch slips a straight right by Spector.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spector throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector misses with a leg kick.
Finch connects with an inside 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!
Spector throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spector!
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spector! But no joy.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spector steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector throws a head kick that misses.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Spector.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spector misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spector lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch moves out of range as Spector throws a body kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Spector.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spector misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spector is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finch punishes Spector's body with a nice straight punch.
Spector throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Spector replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch slips a jab from Spector.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Spector throws a body kick that misses
and Finch counters with a good low kick that Spector was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector connects with an inside leg kick.
Spector misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a right and a left that Spector avoids nicely.
Spector misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Spector misses.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Spector finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Finch connects with the punch.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
Spector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spector digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Spector tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Spector finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Spector.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.
Spector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a thumping low kick.
Finch moves away from the strike by Spector.
Spector darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spector thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Spector throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Spector had a free shot at his head there.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
A low kick from Spector misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spector, as that shot connected.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Finch avoids the head kick by Spector.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch scores with a nice body kick.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Finch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spector's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
Spector misses the jab.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
Spector lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Spector avoided it.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Spector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
Spector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch 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.
A jab from Spector misses.
Finch checks a low kick from Spector.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Spector misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector scores with a jab to the head.
Spector thumps Finch with a low kick.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Spector lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spector's corner calls for a 1-2. Spector obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spector takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spector scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Spector is rocked!
Spector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Spector is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch avoids the head kick by Spector.
As Spector backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spector avoids a kick to the body.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Spector's belly button to the back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Spector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch throws a low kick but Spector avoids it.
Spector throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finch checks a leg kick.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
Finch blocks a jab.
Spector lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spector has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
Marc Spector tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Richmond Finch had this to say: 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
France connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as France checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
France motions for Kelly to come forward. France throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. France catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from France.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. France shrugs it off though.
France throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
France throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
France throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but France manages to circle out of the way.
France blocks a jab.
France tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from France.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Kelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
France takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but France moves away.
Kelly thows a leg kick but France checks it
and France counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kelly has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. France doesn't defend quickly enough and Kelly has managed to lock this one up! Can France escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kelly on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Kelly!
George Kelly gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Antonio Camatta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camatta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calirante defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
Camatta scores with a head kick.
Calirante tries to move into range but Camatta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camatta tries to bum rush Calirante with a series of wild strikes but Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Camatta throws a head kick that half lands.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calirante.
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!
Nice defenses there by Calirante.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta scores with a sloppy right hand. Calirante should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Calirante.
Calirante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camatta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camatta scores with the left hand. Calirante knows he should have avoided that one.
Camatta thumps Calirante with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta scores with a spinning back kick!
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calirante moves away.
Calirante tries a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Calirante slips under a jab from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a body kick.
It looked like Calirante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calirante.
Calirante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calirante.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Camatta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick
and Calirante counters with a left to the body.
Camatta looks to land a combination but Calirante avoids it well.
Calirante misses with a looping left.
Camatta lands with a nice combination. Calirante backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Calirante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calirante checks a leg kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Calirante
and Camatta counters with a nice uppercut.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camatta lands a right hook to the body.
Calirante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Camatta. That snapped Calirante's head back.
Calirante moves out of range as Camatta throws a body kick.
Calirante misses with a body kick.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Calirante checks it
and Calirante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta lands a nice shot to the body.
Calirante ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Calirante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Calirante scores with a decent looking hook.
Camatta misses with a head kick.
Calirante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camatta tests Calirante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calirante lands with a shot to the body.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Calirante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camatta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calirante slips a jab from Camatta.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
And Calirante counters with a quick kick to the body but Camatta blocks it.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calirantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camatta cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
Calirante is looking to wear down Camatta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Calirante moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camatta. Calirante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Calirante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Camatta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Camatta misses with a hook to the body
and Calirante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calirante fakes the leg kick and cracks Camatta in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camatta misses with a leg kick
and Calirante counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Camatta.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calirantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calirante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Calirante.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camatta.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Camatta.
Calirante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta throws a leg kick which misses Calirante's front leg but catches the back leg as Calirante tries to avoid it.
Calirante lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Camatta.
Camatta scores with a jab to the head.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Calirante slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta lands with a right hand.
Calirante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camatta.
Calirante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Calirante has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Camatta dodges the punch combination from Calirante.
Calirante walks into a left hand.
Camatta throws a hook to the side of Calirante's head but Calirante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antonio Camatta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camatta wants to clinch.
Camatta takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta slips a jab and a cross from Calirante.
Camatta lands a jab to the nose.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camatta misses with a two punch combination.
Camatta throws a leg kick which misses Calirante's front leg but catches the back leg as Calirante tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camatta lands a glancing blow to the side of Calirante's head.
Camatta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camatta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camatta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calirante was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta scores with a jab.
Camatta scores with a jab.
Calirante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calirante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta counters with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camatta or perhaps it was just good defense by Calirante, which made it look bad.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calirante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calirante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Camatta coming out on top.
Calirante misses with a hook.
Camatta with a hook.
Camatta throws an off balance right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camatta has his foot on Calirante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calirante works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calirante tries to free his leg and advance position but Camatta is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante controlling from the top position.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camatta working for a triangle but Calirante defends it easily.
Calirante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calirante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decent striking displayed by Camatta there.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses
and Calirante counters with a solid body kick.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calirante appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Camatta.
Camatta misses with a hook
and Calirante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calirante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Camatta throws a lazy right hand but Calirante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calirante counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calirante.
Camatta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camatta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Calirante moved out of range.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Calirante moved away.
Calirante sizes up Camatta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Calirante is out of range.
Camatta takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Calirante ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta misses with a double jab
and Calirante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Antonio Camatta's cut even more.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Camatta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante checks a leg kick.
Calirante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calirante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camatta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Calirante moved out of range nicely.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calirante checks it well.
Calirante throws a push kick but Camatta slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Calirante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camatta lands a nice hook to Calirante's body. Calirante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta scores with a hook.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Calirante moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is looking to land body kicks.
Camatta misses the shot to the body.
Calirante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Calirante counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camatta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It appears Calirante was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Calirante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Calirante scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Calirante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calirante.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Calirante misses the target.
Camatta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calirante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camatta.
An attempted straight right counter from Calirante misses the target.
Camatta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calirante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camatta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Calirante's leg but Calirante calmly moves out of range.
Camatta misses with a shot to the body
and Calirante counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta tries to work over Calirante's front leg with a kick but Calirante checks it.
Camatta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calirante.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Calirante.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta blocks the body kick.
Camatta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camatta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calirante counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Santiago Calirante did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
That's time! Calirante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calirante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calirante's head.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Calirante moves his leg out of the way.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Calirante counters with a slapping leg kick.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calirante feinted with a counter takedown.
Calirante throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Calirante throws the kick towards the body but Camatta avoids it.
Camatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camatta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calirante crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Camatta - the referee stops the clock and Calirante gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Camatta. Calirante manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calirante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Camatta.
Camatta throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Camatta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calirante.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta throws out a loose jab but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calirante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Camatta.
Calirante ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Calirante looks for the body kick but Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Calirante's ribs.
Calirante lands with an uppercut that bounces Camatta off the cage and back into range.
Camatta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camatta drives through and clinches with Calirante against the cage.
Calirante will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short right from Camatta on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calirante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calirante.
Calirante tries to work over Camatta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calirante throws a head punch that misses.
Camatta lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calirante is keeping busy.
Camatta swings wildly with an uppercut but Calirante uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calirante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta blocks a body shot from Calirante.
A short right from Calirante.
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Camatta misses with some punches.
Camatta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Calirante.
Camatta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Calirante is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Camatta to the mat. Camatta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Calirante lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calirante working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Camatta's head.
Calirante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calirante postures up.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calirante in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Camatta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calirante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calirante is in close to Camatta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camatta looking for a guillotine here but Calirante defends easily.
Calirante throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calirante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calirante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Calirante misses with a kick to the body.
Calirante tries to bum rush Camatta with a series of wild strikes but Camatta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camatta throws a push kick but Calirante slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta lands a lovely overhand right.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Calirante shows good takedown defense.
Calirante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camatta cracks the inside of Calirante's front leg.
Camatta takes one to the side of the head.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Calirante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camatta connects with the punch.
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calirante defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta has closed the distance and engaged Calirante in a clinch.
Camatta blocks an uppercut.
Calirante has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Camatta regains guard immediately.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Calirante controlling him for the moment.
Camatta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Calirante frees his head nicely. Oh but Camatta has switched to an armbar! Calirante is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Antonio Camatta!
A very excited looking Antonio Camatta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЦельРазгроl. Rustam Kersikov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Yakovchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Yakovchenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yakovchenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Yakovchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Yakovchenko tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Yakovchenko's ribs.
Yakovchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut.
Yakovchenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yakovchenko up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Yakovchenko back against the cage.
Yakovchenko looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Yakovchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakovchenko's elbow.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov is working Yakovchenko over against the cage.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kersikov or not.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov is leaning against Yakovchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has Yakovchenko pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakovchenko looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Yakovchenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Yakovchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away.
Yakovchenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Yakovchenko connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Kersikov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov slips a jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Donk. Kersikov catches Yakovchenko right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Yakovchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakovchenko blocks the body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovchenko misses with a looping right.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Yakovchenko avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yakovchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Yakovchenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Yakovchenko down.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Yakovchenko motions for Kersikov to come forward. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Yakovchenko sees coming a mile off.
Yakovchenko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to work over Yakovchenko's front leg with a kick but Yakovchenko checks it.
Yakovchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a left to 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 Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Yakovchenko's leg. Yakovchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yakovchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yakovchenko. That one must have hurt.
Yakovchenko motions for Kersikov to come forward. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Yakovchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakovchenko cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Yakovchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Yakovchenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kersikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakovchenko! But no joy.
Yakovchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yakovchenko.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Yakovchenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakovchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersikov thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
Yakovchenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Yakovchenko.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakovchenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakovchenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Yakovchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Yakovchenko.
Kersikov jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
Kersikov jabs at Yakovchenko's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Yakovchenko.
Well Kersikov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt The Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hurt comes to the cage accompanied by Stayin' Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt The Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hurt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
The Hurt is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
The Hurt throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
The Hurt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Hurt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hurt. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from The Hurt.
Jokinen throws a fast counter high kick but The Hurt manages to duck under it in time.
Jokinen motions for The Hurt to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Hurt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards The Hurt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
The Hurt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Hurt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Hurt scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Hurt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Hurt looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Hurt backing away here, and Jokinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Hurt lands with a cross.
The Hurt looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hurt.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hurt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Hurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
The Hurt misses with a straight left.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Hurt's half guard.
The Hurt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jokinen is on him like a limpet, forcing The Hurt back against the cage.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jokinen avoids it.
The Hurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut.
The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
The Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Hurt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - The Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Hurt moves away.
The Hurt throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
The Hurt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
The Hurt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Hurt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Hurt.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Hurt, as that shot connected.
Jokinen slips a jab from The Hurt.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jokinen backs up against the cage.
The Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but The Hurt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Hurt tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Hurt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hurt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Hurt cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen looks to throw a body kick
enabling The Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from The Hurt.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt The Hurt 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.
The Hurt walks into a stiff left hand from Jokinen.
The Hurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on The Hurt's shoulder, as The Hurt tries to avoid the shot.
The Hurt moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Hurt throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
Jokinen lands a jab to The Hurt's midsection.
The Hurt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
The Hurt lands a head shot.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but The Hurt moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
The Hurt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
The Hurt misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from The Hurt misses.
The Hurt misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen feints and as The Hurt raises his hands in defense, Jokinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Hurt is retaining full guard.
Jokinen lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen landing some decent shots from guard.
The Hurt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The Hurt is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hurt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from The Hurt.
The Hurt looking for a guillotine here but Jokinen defends easily.
The Hurt is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen passes The Hurt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jokinen connects with a nice short shot to The Hurt's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Hurt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
The Hurt trying to control.
I really don't envy Jokinen right now.
Jokinen manages to reverse the position and now he's in The Hurt's guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen stands up over The Hurt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hurt is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hurt is on top in guard.
Jokinen is looking to sweep but instead, The Hurt has passed into half guard.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but The Hurt is controlling well.
The Hurt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen 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!
The Hurt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Hurt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
The Hurt misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. The Hurt shakes it off.
The Hurt connects with a body shot.
The Hurt swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
The Hurt moves into the clinch.
The Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing The Hurt back against the cage.
Jokinen keeps control of The Hurt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jokinen'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen pushes The Hurt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
The Hurt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jokinen is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Jokinen.
The Hurt tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Hurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
The Hurt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to The Hurt's body. The Hurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Hurt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burt The Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hurt looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hurt avoids a kick to the body.
The Hurt lands a slapping body shot.
Burt The Hurt is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Hurt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
The Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Hurt's sensitive parts.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Hurt.
The Hurt thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Hurt's hands.
The Hurt missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from The Hurt misses.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Hurt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Hurt cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a low kick.
The Hurt lands a two punch combo.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
The Hurt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Hurt digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and The Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
The Hurt misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hurt lands a nice shot to the body.
The Hurt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen cracks The Hurt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hurt's head backwards.
The Hurt checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from The Hurt misses.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
The Hurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ode Jokinen just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Hurt moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. The Hurt moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range.
The Hurt misses with a hook
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hurt.
The Hurt moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
A low kick from The Hurt is predictable there
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Hurt throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
The Hurt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is looking to score with low kicks.
As Jokinen backs away, The Hurt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Hurt blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by The Hurt as he connects with a hook.
The Hurt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Hurt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Hurt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a front kick that sends The Hurt stumbling back into the cage.
The Hurt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen slips a jab from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with a leg kick.
The Hurt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hurt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. The Hurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen jabs at The Hurt's body.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jokinen lands a jab to The Hurt's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Hurt. The Hurt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. The Hurt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Hurt misses the target.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but The Hurt avoids it with no problem.
The Hurt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
The Hurt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Hurt checks the leg kick.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from The Hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt misses with a two punch combination.
The Hurt is looking to score with low kicks.
The Hurt swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but The Hurt is wise to it.
A head kick misses from The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Hurt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Hurt lands a body shot.
The Hurt connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
The Hurt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Hurt 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.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but The Hurt saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Hurt thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
and The Hurt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hurt misses with a body kick.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Hurt slips a straight right by Jokinen.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
The Hurt connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Hurt cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
The Hurt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Hurt avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
The Hurt is looking to counter the offense by Jokinen and move into the clinch.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from The Hurt does it's job there.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but The Hurt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hurt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt throws out a powerful jab.
The Hurt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
The Hurt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hurt lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
The Hurt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
The Hurt stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by The Hurt. The Hurt maintains the clinch.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Hurt or not.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from The Hurt.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hurt tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jokinen avoids it.
The Hurt pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Hurt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hurt manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen cracks The Hurt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a head kick but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jokinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokinen dives in and grabs The Hurt's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Hurt pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Hurt.
The Hurt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from The Hurt misses the target.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses
enabling The Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hurt thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
The Hurt misses with a body shot.
Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by The Hurt. The Hurt maintains the clinch.
The Hurt tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
The Hurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Hurt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Hurt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and The Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at The Hurt's knee but The Hurt avoids it well.
The Hurt scores with a hook.
The Hurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hurt as he avoids it easily.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hurt tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
The Hurt throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
The Hurt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hurt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Hurt under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Hurt to the ground. Jokinen is now in The Hurt's guard.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Hurt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Hurt has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt The Hurt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hanak's choice of entrance music: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Dominik Kokoszka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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168 lbs
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27
164 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominik Kokoszka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak connects with a jab.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kokoszka scores with a spinning back kick!
Hanak throws out a loose jab but Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokoszka lunges at Hanak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanak's hand.
Hanak throws a hook but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
Kokoszka lands with a hook. Hanak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanak's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kokoszka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanak.
Kokoszka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka throws a body kick that misses.
Hanak jabs Kokoszka right on the nose. Kokoszka blinks but takes it well.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throwing a counter right hand but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak throws out a loose jab but Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokoszka jabs at Hanak's body.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak connects with a single shot there.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
Hanak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokoszka misses with a right hand
letting Hanak counter with a right hand.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanak lands with a shot to the body.
Hanak slips a straight right by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Kokoszka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokoszka scores with a jab.
Kokoszka misses with a looping right.
Kokoszka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka throws a body kick that misses.
Kokoszka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka looks to land a left hand but Hanak moved out of range nicely.
Hanak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka tries to work over Hanak's front leg with a kick but Hanak checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanak's head backwards.
Kokoszka misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Hanak.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokoszka throwing a counter right hand but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a hook to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a straight right hand.
Hanak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokoszka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kokoszka drops his hands momentarily and Hanak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanak throws a leg kick that misses.
Kokoszka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kokoszka.
Hanak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak motions for Kokoszka to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kokoszka blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka checks a low kick from Hanak.
A jab from Kokoszka misses.
Hanak punishes Kokoszka's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Hanak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanak has time to react.
Kokoszka avoids the head kick by Hanak.
Hanak throws a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a straight right hand.
Kokoszka drops his hands momentarily and Hanak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanak thows a leg kick but Kokoszka checks it
and Kokoszka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hanak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kokoszka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hanak.
Kokoszka defending well as Hanak loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokoszka.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokoszka is just out of range.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Kokoszka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak can't find room to land a body shot as Kokoszka controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokoszka.
Hanak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokoszka's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hanak.
Hanak tries a body shot but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Hanak.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hanak.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak pushes Kokoszka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
Hanak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak misses with a hook to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a straight right hand.
Kokoszka throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Hanak.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokoszka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Kokoszka misses.
Kokoszka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Hanak takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak is looking to land body kicks.
Hanak jabs at Kokoszka's body.
Hanak looks to land a left hand but Kokoszka moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hanak misses.
Kokoszka looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Kokoszka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHanak.
Kokoszka scoring well with a low kick there.
Kokoszka missing with a left hand there. Hanak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanak lands with a cross.
Hanak missing with a left hand there. Kokoszka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick.
Kokoszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kokoszka with a body shot.
Hanak misses with a low kick as Kokoszka jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Hanak is looking to land body kicks.
Kokoszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanak.
Hanak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kokoszka at a distance.
Hanak throws a body punch but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanak scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kokoszka.
Hanak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Kokoszka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanak throws a jab when Kokoszka was well out of range.
Hanak swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Kokoszka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kokoszka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanak.
An attempted straight right counter from Kokoszka misses the target.
Kokoszka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanak's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Kokoszka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak misses with a body kick.
Kokoszka looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Hanak checks a low kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the body kick.
Kokoszka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kokoszka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokoszka throws a looping overhand right but Hanak ducks down to avoid it.
Hanak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanak misses the jab.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Kokoszka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Hanak coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokoszka. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokoszka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kokoszka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka lands the left hand.
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokoszka slips a jab from Hanak.
Kokoszka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kokoszka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokoszka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.
Hanak wants to slow Kokoszka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.
Kokoszka misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokoszka looks to land a body kick but Hanak moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hanak misses with a head kick.
Hanak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kokoszka momentarily.
Kokoszka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokoszka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kokoszka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanak misses with some punches.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka is trying to pull guard but Hanak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kokoszka blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Kokoszka misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak is working Kokoszka over against the cage.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokoszka controls his hands.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Kokoszka avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hanak.
Hanak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kokoszka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik Kokoszka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range.
Hanak misses with a head kick.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokoszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Kokoszka misses the jab.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Hanak connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a thumping low kick.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.
Hanak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanak cracks Kokoszka with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokoszka. That's going to slow Hanak down.
Kokoszka misses with a body shot.
Hanak misses with a body shot
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Hanak.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
Kokoszka misses with a body kick.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but Hanak moves out of range easily.
Hanak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Kokoszka misses
and Hanak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a left hand
and Kokoszka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokoszka throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hanak.
Kokoszka jabs Hanak right on the nose. Hanak blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Hanak.
Kokoszka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokoszka lands a nice hook to Hanak's body. Hanak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokoszka counters by clinching up.
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!
Kokoszka tries to work over Hanak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanak misses with the head strike.
Kokoszka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak can't break the clinch.
Kokoszka tries to pull guard but Hanak won't allow it.
Kokoszka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanak smiles and moves away.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokoszka is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanak.
Kokoszka wants to land a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
Hanak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanak throws a body punch but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokoszka scores with a jab.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kokoszka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kokoszka.
Hanak wants to slow Kokoszka down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Hanak.
Hanak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanak.
Kokoszka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak cracks the inside of Kokoszka's front leg.
Kokoszka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokoszka scores with a jab.
A jab from Hanak does it's job there.
Hanak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hanak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Kokoszka.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Kokoszka is looking to counter punch.
Hanak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokoszka counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak jabs Kokoszka right on the nose. Kokoszka blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak thumps Kokoszka with a low kick.
Kokoszka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the head.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Hanak checks a leg kick.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokoszka's calf.
Hanak misses with an uppercut
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokoszka. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Kokoszka avoids it with no problem.
Kokoszka thumps Hanak with a low kick.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Kokoszka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak checks a low kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Hanak.
A lazy left from Hanak finds it's target.
Kokoszka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up but Hanak circles away and keeps his distance.
And Hanak responds with a good body kick, but Kokoszka manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanak.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Hanak thuds his shin into the meat of Kokoszka's side.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Hanak misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanak throws a leg kick
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka throws a quick counter head kick but Hanak was just out of range.
Hanak throws a combination that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokoszka. Kokoszka obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka slips a jab from Hanak.
Kokoszka throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanak.
Kokoszka lands with a nice body punch.
Hanak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak tries to land a body kick
and Kokoszka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kokoszka counters with a straight right hand.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick which misses Hanak's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanak tries to avoid it.
Hanak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokoszka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanak throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokoszka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Kokoszka is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanak.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick and Kokoszka moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kokoszka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Kokoszka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hanak.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kokoszka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanak lands a really nice looking cross but Kokoszka seems unphased.
Hanak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kokoszka's hands.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kokoszka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanak throws a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Hanak punishes Kokoszka's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokoszka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Kokoszka is out of range.
Kokoszka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanak manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Kokoszka.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokoszka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Hanak does no damage.
Kokoszka is looking to slow Hanak down with leg kicks.
Hanak throws an off balance right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Hanak's ribs.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hanak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kokoszka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Hanak motions for Kokoszka to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokoszka throwing a counter right hand but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanak counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kokoszka.
Good leg kick by Kokoszka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kokoszka. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokoszka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanak looks to land a right hand but Kokoszka moved out of range.
Kokoszka misses with a kick to the body.
Hanak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokoszka throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Hanak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kokoszka.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Kokoszka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Hanak.
Crunch! Hanak slams his shin into Kokoszka's torso.
Hanak wants to slow Kokoszka down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka misses the jab.
Kokoszka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Dominik Kokoszka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Hanak settles back down.
Hanak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka lands with a cross.
Hanak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokoszka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Kokoszka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokoszka lands a head shot.
Hanak walks into a straight right hand from Kokoszka.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Kokoszka slips the punch.
Kokoszka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hanak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kokoszka misses with a hook
and Hanak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kokoszka thinking.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokoszka's calf.
A big right from Hanak misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kokoszka misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Kokoszka blocks the leg kick.
Kokoszka misses with a straight left.
Hanak checks a leg kick.
Kokoszka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokoszka lands a head kick!
Hanak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kokoszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanak cracks Kokoszka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanak can pounce on him.
Kokoszka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokoszka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kokoszka misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kokoszka on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak throws a front kick that sends Kokoszka stumbling back into the cage.
Kokoszka throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Hanak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kokoszka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanak.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokoszka throws a solid leg kick but Hanak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokoszka.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses.
Hanak feints a counter leg kick.
Hanak scores with a nice right hand.
Hanak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokoszka. Kokoszka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokoszka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Hanak.
Well Hanak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
A victorious Lukas Hanak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Livin It Up. Hurmio has chosen Black Star as his entrance music. Tuomari Hurmio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 13 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurmio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurmio or perhaps it was just good defense by Donowitz, which made it look bad.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz backing away here, and Hurmio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hurmio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hurmio lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
Donowitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurmio's sensitive parts.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio misses with a leg kick.
Hurmio tries to clinch up but Donowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donowitz defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to buck Hurmio off.
Hurmio working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Hurmio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with a big elbow.
Hurmio misses with the ground and pound.
Donowitz bucks up and tries to throw Hurmio off but instead Hurmio has got his back!
Hurmio just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hurmio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Donowitz is in real trouble here. Hurmio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Donowitz is tapping out! Hurmio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Tires gets a clinch.
Tires prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
Tires prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Tires.
Tires blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tires lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tires working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tires.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tires fails to land.
Tires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tires lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mangrove Jr or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
A short uppercut from Tires.
Tires lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
Tires tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tires.
A short uppercut from Mangrove Jr.
Tires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tires or not.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tires.
Tires misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tires dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tires controls his hands.
Tires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tires.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tires.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Tires blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tires tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Tires back against the cage.
Tires working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tires misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangrove Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tires is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tires's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tires misses with some punches.
Tires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tires misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tires lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand.
Tires stalling in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tires cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
Tires breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tires tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangrove Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Tires will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tires throws out a powerful jab.
Tires throws a shot to the body.
Brick Tires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tires throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Tires will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tires scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to the head.
Tires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Tires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Tires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangrove Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tires looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Tires.
Mangrove Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tires is looking to wear down Mangrove Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tires throws out a loose jab but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tires takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Tires moves out of range.
It appears Tires was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the body from Tires misses
letting Mangrove Jr counter with a right hand.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tires throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mangrove Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangrove Jr connects with the punch.
Tires works Mangrove Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tires has Mangrove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tires backwards.
Tires fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Tires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tires blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Mangrove Jr.
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!
Tires throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tires lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mangrove Jr on the inside.
Tires lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tires stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Tires throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tires lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tires swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tires swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tires.
Tires working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tires lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.
Tires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tires prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Tires digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tires fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tires tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Tires working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tires.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tires lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tires.
Tires lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Tires cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot.
Tires pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tires misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tires.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Tires.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tires avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Tires tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Tires can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangrove Jrs head.
Brick Tires has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tires misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Tires blocks it.
Tires tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Tires back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tires misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tires dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tires appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Tires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick.
Tires tries to clinch up.
Tires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tires tries to clinch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tires counters with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr checks a low kick from Tires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tires throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Tires misses the shot to the body.
Tires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tires tries to clinch up.
Tires backing away here, and Mangrove Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tires throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tires. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tires is just out of range.
Tires is looking for a counter combo.
Tires throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Mangrove Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
As Mangrove Jr looks to move away, Tires throws a big counter combo but Mangrove Jr just gets out of the way.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tires jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangrove Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tires sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
As Mangrove Jr backs away, Tires returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tires scores with a leg kick.
Tires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangrove Jr's sensitive parts.
Tires scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tires throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Tires's ribs.
Tires tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
Tires throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangrove Jr misses the target.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Mangrove Jr off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch
and Tires counters with a nice leg kick.
Tires digs a good body shot into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Tires.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Mangrove Jr takes one to the chin there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tires.
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove Jr can do to turn this around?
Mangrove Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tires misses with a wild body shot.
Tires darts in and clinches Mangrove Jr up against the cage.
Tires lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tires lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
Tires lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tires manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tires lands a left hand.
Tires is pushing Mangrove Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tires blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Tires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tires.
Tires blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Tires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tires fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangrove Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tires lands a body shot.
Tires cracks the inside of Mangrove Jr's front leg.
Tires forces Mangrove Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tires clearly takes 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.
Tires lands a head shot.
Tires closes the distance and clinches.
Tires softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Tires digs a right hand underneath Mangrove Jr's ribcage. Mangrove Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tires misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Tires on the inside.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tires makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tires - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangrove Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Tires.
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tires - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tires finish him?
Tires doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tires unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mangrove Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tires is unloading with more strikes now! Mangrove Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tires!
Brick Tires seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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