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MFN 320: Resilient PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - My Way. A fine choice. Garrett Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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45
146 lbs
35 - 21 - 2 |
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178 cm
33
143 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Kazarian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazarian misses with a straight right.
Kazarian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Kazarian ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kazarian is wise to it.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Kazarian is out of range.
Kazarian lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Kazarian off balance momentarily.
Kazarian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kazarian checks a leg kick.
Kazarian drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazarian dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazarian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazarian misses with a double jab.
Kazarian goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but Kazarian moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Kazarian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Kazarian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferguson pulls Kazarian in close to prevent any damage.
Kazarian drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Kazarian off! Kazarian jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazarian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferguson has Kazarian pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazarian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferguson has a hand on Kazarian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kazarian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Kazarian looking for a guillotine from mount but Ferguson is having none of it.
Kazarian trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Kazarian with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian has hold of Ferguson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferguson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kazarian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kazarian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazarian off and has taken his back!
Ferguson controlling well, preventing Kazarian from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kazarian tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kazarian misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Kazarian moves out of range easily.
Ferguson throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kazarian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Kazarian feints a jab promting Ferguson to slip. Kazarian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferguson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kazarian works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
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 Tony Kazarian 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.
Kazarian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazarian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Kazarian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Kazarian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kazarian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kazarian lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazarian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tony Kazarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson forces Kazarian back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kazarian is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Kazarian wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Kazarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazarian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kazarian wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kazarian avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazarian won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Kazarian is blocking nicely.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
Kazarian gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kazarian is trying to force a seperation but Ferguson has the dominant position.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazarian avoids the damage to the body.
Kazarian managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kazarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazarian's face.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazarian avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
Kazarian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kazarian won't want to take too many of those.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ferguson.
Ferguson crunches a lovely knee into Kazarian's ribcage.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson 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! This is the final round!
Kazarian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazarian scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazarian avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Kazarian blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazarian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ferguson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazarian trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Kazarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is trying to keep Kazarian in close.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazarian is one step ahead there.
Kazarian lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing.
Kazarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazarian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kazarian preventing the sweep.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazarian manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazarian has a closed guard, preventing Ferguson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Kazarian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrett Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazarian with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazarian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kazarian.
Kazarian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Kazarian checks it.
Kazarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazarian throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson moves out of range as Kazarian strikes.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Kazarian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazarian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Ferguson.
I think Ferguson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaladin Darkeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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32
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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245 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaladin Darkeyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Rivfader lands but Darkeyes takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kaladin Darkeyes has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Rivfader. Those never looked like landing.
Darkeyes moves into the clinch.
Rivfader avoids the elbow strike from Darkeyes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darkeyes.
It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Darkeyes throws an elbow but it misses.
Darkeyes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darkeyes lands with a right to the head.
Rivfader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darkeyes walks away with a smile on his face. Rivfader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivfader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darkeyes.
Rivfader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivfader throws a head kick that misses.
Rivfader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darkeyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivfader drives through and clinches with Darkeyes against the cage.
Rivfader blocks an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkeyes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivfader's elbow.
Rivfader blocks an elbow strike.
Darkeyes lands an elbow that stopped Rivfader in his tracks for a moment.
Darkeyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivfader.
Darkeyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darkeyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivfader tries to circle away but Darkeyes has him pinned against the cage.
Darkeyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivfader controls his hands.
Darkeyes lands a damaging elbow.
Darkeyes lands an elbow that stopped Rivfader in his tracks for a moment.
Rivfader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darkeyes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaladin Darkeyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Darkeyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darkeyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darkeyes throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivfader takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivfader is trying to break free.
Rivfader blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darkeyes rushes Rivfader and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkeyes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darkeyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darkeyes lands an elbow inside.
Darkeyes has a couple of punches blocked by Rivfader.
A short right from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darkeyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkeyes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivfaders head.
Darkeyes lands an elbow just above Rivfader 's eye.
Rivfader turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivfader manages to end up in side control.
Rivfader working away.
Darkeyes tries to buck Rivfader off but Rivfader is having none of it.
Rivfader in side control, throwing shots but Darkeyes defends.
Rivfader is looking to take a break and control but Darkeyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader tries to move to mount but Darkeyes blocks the move with his legs.
Rivfader throws a strike aimed at the side of Darkeyes's head but Darkeyes avoids it well.
Rivfader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darkeyes holding on.
Darkeyes is looking to regain half guard here but Rivfader keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivfader working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darkeyes is looking to reverse the position.
Darkeyes wants to control but Rivfader postures up.
Rivfader thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivfader controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivfader tries a head kick but it misses.
Darkeyes clinches with his opponent.
Rivfader takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivfader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darkeyes walks away with a smile on his face. Rivfader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaladin Darkeyes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Darkeyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivfader shoots for a takedown but Darkeyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darkeyes takes a swing at Rivfader's ribcage but misses.
Darkeyes gets caught napping as Rivfader dives in and scores a takedown. Darkeyes manages to retain guard.
Darkeyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivfader postures up in Darkeyes's guard and throws a big left but Darkeyes blocks it.
Rivfader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkeyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkeyes keeping moving, preventing Rivfader from controlling successfully.
Darkeyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkeyes, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkeyes pulls Rivfader in close to prevent any damage.
Darkeyes wants to get back to his feet but Rivfader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivfader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkeyes is keeping the position for now.
Darkeyes is pulling down on Rivfader's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivfader takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Darkeyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rivfader's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darkeyes.
Rivfader is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darkeyes to keep the fight standing.
Darkeyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivfader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darkeyes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darkeyes throws an elbow but misses.
Rivfader fails to pull guard.
Kaladin Darkeyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Darkeyes lands a left hand.
Rivfader tries to circle away but Darkeyes has him pinned against the cage.
Rivfader tries to pull guard but Darkeyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivfader drops back down to his feet.
Rivfader taking a breather.
Rivfader tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darkeyes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darkeyes lands an elbow just above Rivfader 's eye.
Darkeyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darkeyes gets underhooks to prevent Rivfader's takedown attempt.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow.
Rivfader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darkeyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivfader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Darkeyes.
Rivfader is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivfader is trying to pull guard but Darkeyes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darkeyes throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader jumps guard but Darkeyes stands there with Rivfader around his waist. Rivfader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rivfader goes for a takedown attempt but Darkeyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivfader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darkeyes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivfader momentarily.
Rivfader dives in and grabs Darkeyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darkeyes pushes down on Rivfader's head and hops out.
Kaladin Darkeyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darkeyes lunges at Rivfader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivfader's hand.
Rivfader walks into a left hand.
Darkeyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkeyes throws a low kick but Rivfader moves out of range easily.
Rivfader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaladin Darkeyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darkeyes gets a clinch.
Darkeyes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivfader blocks an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivfader looking to slow down the pace here.
Darkeyes throws an elbow that misses.
Darkeyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaladin Darkeyes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivfader blocks an elbow strike from Darkeyes.
A short uppercut from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darkeyes.
Darkeyes throws a head punch that misses.
Darkeyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivfader can do to turn this around?
Darkeyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivfader is defending well for now.
Rivfader looking to throw knees to the head but Darkeyes is blocking nicely.
Rivfader blocks the elbow strike.
Darkeyes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darkeyes lands a damaging elbow.
Rivfader is trying to break the clinch but Darkeyes is controlling him.
Darkeyes throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaladin Darkeyes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Darkeyes looks to land a body kick but Rivfader moved away.
Darkeyes's corner calls for a 1-2. Darkeyes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivfader closes the distance and clinches up with Darkeyes, looking for a takedown. Rivfader pushes Darkeyes against the cage but Darkeyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darkeyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivfader unleashes a big counter combination but Darkeyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rivfader throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darkeyes's waist but Darkeyes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivfader off to one side.
Darkeyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darkeyes connects with a single shot there.
Rivfader misses with a looping right.
Rivfader circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivfader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darkeyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivfader. Rivfader gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaladin Darkeyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Darkeyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkeyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darkeyes connects with a jab.
Rivfader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivfader darts in looking for a takedown but Darkeyes gets double underhooks and turns Rivfader into the cage.
Rivfader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darkeyes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivfader or perhaps it was just good defense by Darkeyes, which made it look bad.
Darkeyes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rivfader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darkeyes counters with a straight right hand.
Darkeyes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivfader is rocked!
Darkeyes lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Rivfader out cold! Rivfader is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kaladin Darkeyes!
Kaladin Darkeyes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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16 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Pasha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Banner counters with a nice body kick.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Pasha.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Pasha pushes him off.
Banner cracks Pasha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pasha is looking to chop away at Banner's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pasha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pasha 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.
A hook to the body from Pasha.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
Pasha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasha.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha's corner calls for a 1-2. Pasha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner instigates a clinch.
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasha clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Pasha tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Pasha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Pasha avoids a wild elbow strike from Banner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasha.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Pasha.
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Pasha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pasha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banner tries to clinch but Pasha moves out of range.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses.
Pasha has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
Pasha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Pasha misses with a body punch.
Pasha dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Banner tries to move into range but Pasha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Pasha's head but Pasha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Banner misses.
Pasha swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Pasha slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Pasha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner is trying to push Pasha away but Pasha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banner lands an elbow just above Pasha 's eye.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Pasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pasha is working for takedown but Banner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pasha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pasha rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pasha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Pasha.
Pasha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pasha is rocked!
Pasha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pasha is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner wants to clinch.
Pasha seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Pasha 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.
Banner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner tries to clinch there but Pasha circles away.
Banner tries to clinch up but Pasha circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasha lands a body shot.
Pasha misses with a head kick.
Banner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pasha.
Bruce Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pasha.
Pasha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Pasha misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner lands a nice uppercut.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
Banner blocks a body shot from Pasha.
A short left from Pasha.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pasha's brow.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Pasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner tries to clinch up but Pasha circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Banner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pasha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banner's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Pasha moves away and avoids it.
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Pasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Pasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
Pasha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pasha tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ali Pasha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pasha throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Pasha is out of range.
Pasha blocks a head kick by Banner.
Pasha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Pasha settles back down.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pasha, right into the meat.
Pasha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Pasha swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Pasha moved out of range.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasha shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pasha throws a body kick that misses
and Banner counters by moving into the clinch.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pasha thuds a left hand into Banner's body.
Banner swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Pasha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner blocks a head kick by Pasha.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasha gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pasha misses with a body punch.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha manages to break the clinch.
Banner tries to clinch but Pasha is having none of it.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to clinch up but Pasha circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pasha has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Pasha tries to score a body lock takedown but Banner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Pasha works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Pasha. Pasha gets slowly back to his feet.
Pasha is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Pasha is predictable there
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Pasha thumps Banner with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pasha misses.
Pasha misses with a body kick.
Banner plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Pasha to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Pasha just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Banner!
After the big win, Bruce Banner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Ali Pasha had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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38
195 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
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29
204 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Rynn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rynn throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Rynn.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Rynn tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Rynn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mikaiah Rynn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Rynn is rocked!
Rynn misses with a looping right.
Rynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Rynn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rynn lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Rynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Rynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rynn.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Rynn.
Rynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Rynn crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Rynn back to his feet!
Rynn blocks a leg kick.
Rynn looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Rynn manages to avoid it.
Mikaiah Rynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rynn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynn lands a jab to the nose.
Rynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Rynn slips a jab from Williams.
A big left from Rynn misses.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams moves out of range as Rynn strikes.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Rynn.
A big right from Rynn misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Rynn
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rynn lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Rynn steps in with a hook that catches Williams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rynn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Williams looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikaiah Rynn!
An out of breath Mikaiah Rynn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pera Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlato Kuzmejniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen comes into the arena with TURISAS - Stand Up And Fight blaring out of the sound system. Pera Pulkkinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zlato Kuzmejniev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlato Kuzmejniev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmejniev throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Kuzmejniev's knee but Kuzmejniev avoids it well.
Kuzmejniev fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuzmejniev. That did some damage!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmejniev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
A head kick by Kuzmejniev misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Kuzmejniev saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Kuzmejniev knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Kuzmejniev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmejniev.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev misses with a looping left.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen looks to clinch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmejniev scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmejniev as Pulkkinen shoots in.
Kuzmejniev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Kuzmejniev gets caught flat footed, as Pulkkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzmejniev pulls Pulkkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pulkkinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuzmejniev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuzmejniev keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Kuzmejniev has momentary wrist control but Pulkkinen slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev lands a body shot.
Pera Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Kuzmejniev was well out of range.
Kuzmejniev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmejniev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmejniev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kuzmejniev checks it.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Kuzmejniev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulkkinen is working away from the top position though.
Pulkkinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pulkkinen trying to control from half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulkkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulkkinen's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmejniev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuzmejniev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pulkkinen trying to control the hands but Kuzmejniev breaks the grip.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, controlling Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Kuzmejniev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuzmejniev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pulkkinen breaks Kuzmejniev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzmejniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuzmejniev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuzmejniev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pulkkinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuzmejniev easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlato Kuzmejniev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuzmejniev's waist but Kuzmejniev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pulkkinen off to one side.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzmejniev misses.
Kuzmejniev defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzmejniev scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pulkkinen.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Kuzmejniev avoids it.
Kuzmejniev throws a fast counter high kick but Pulkkinen manages to duck under it in time.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Kuzmejniev moves out of range easily.
And Kuzmejniev responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmejniev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuzmejniev to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuzmejniev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev scores with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmejniev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmejniev tries to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev isn't going anywhere.
Kuzmejniev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulkkinen's best efforts.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy.
Pulkkinen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to pass to full mount but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Pulkkinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pulkkinen lands strikes from half guard.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen wants to take a breather but Kuzmejniev is having none of it.
Kuzmejniev tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Kuzmejniev is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuzmejniev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmejniev working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmejniev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmejniev moves away.
Pulkkinen jabs at Kuzmejniev's body.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pulkkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulkkinen 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.
Kuzmejniev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Kuzmejniev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuzmejniev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmejniev. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzmejniev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzmejniev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuzmejniev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a combination that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuzmejniev is rocked!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Kuzmejniev down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuzmejniev is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuzmejniev is still in real trouble! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuzmejniev can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping control of the position.
Kuzmejniev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pulkkinen lands a nice short elbow.
Pulkkinen trying to mount his opponent but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuzmejniev kicks off Pulkkinen and gets to his feet.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzmejniev sprawls and moves away.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzmejniev checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzmejniev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pulkkinen is in Kuzmejniev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some strikes from top position.
Kuzmejniev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulkkinen defends well.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuzmejniev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Kuzmejniev wants to control the position but Pulkkinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen passes into side.
Kuzmejniev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen is looking for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pulkkinen to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen controlling the pace.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the position.
Kuzmejniev is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen throwing strikes from guard but Kuzmejniev blocks nicely.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmejniev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Kuzmejniev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmejniev can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Kuzmejniev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulkkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
You can see that Kuzmejniev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Zlato Kuzmejniev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pera Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pera Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!
Pera Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by Firestarter. LeBlanc has chosen Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
LeBlanc tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlanc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kai is fending him off so far but LeBlanc persists. Nope, Kai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai pushes LeBlanc away with a front kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBlanc. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kai throws a quick counter head kick but LeBlanc was just out of range.
Kai thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Kai lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Kai throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Kai tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kai takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Kai's legs.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Kai motions for LeBlanc to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kai tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses with a body kick.
A cross from Kai lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai fires out a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
LeBlanc lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
LeBlanc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
LeBlanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai lands with a nice body punch.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Kai catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Kai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kai has cracked LeBlanc with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kai lands another huge swinging hook and LeBlanc tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save LeBlanc, before Kai can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korn - Hey Daddy. War is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kamenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
War thuds his shin into the meat of Kamenov's side.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Kamenov.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and War settles back down.
War walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a right hand but War moved out of range.
War throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from War.
War digs a good hook to Kamenov's body.
War throws a body shot but no joy.
War throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from War - the referee stops the clock and Kamenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says War. Kamenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
It looked like Kamenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
War lands with a good body shot.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from War.
Kamenov thinks about countering with a body kick.
War misses with an uppercut. Kamenov saw that one coming.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
War shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
War drives through with a takedown into Kamenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamenov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes War off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
Kamenov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
War throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
War walks into a straight right hand from Kamenov.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Kamenov coming out on top.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
War throws a quick inside leg kick.
War jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamenov avoids the head kick by War.
Kamenov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamenov misses the jab.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War misses with a wild body shot.
War jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenov misses the target.
War connects with a body shot that sends Kamenov's belly button to the back.
War misses with a leg kick
and Kamenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kamenov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and War counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenov backing up. Kamenov nods at War to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamenov throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
War walks into a stiff left hand from Kamenov.
War throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.
War swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent War stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
War bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenov's head backwards.
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. War was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by War.
Kamenov throws a push kick but War slaps the foot to one side.
Kamenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Donk. Kamenov catches War right on the button with a cross.
Kamenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
War throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamenov 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.
War is rocked!
Kamenov knocks out War with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kamenov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kamenov picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandar Kamenov!
A relieved looking Aleksandar Kamenov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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