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HFC 291 Klitschko vs Viceroy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adalhard Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rose Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adalhard Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rose Mauler!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler looking to score a takedown here. Kruger is defending well but Mauler drives through and ends up in Kruger's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mauler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kruger tries to buck Mauler off but Mauler is having none of it.
Mauler tries for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Mauler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauler tries for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mauler is trying desperately to improve position.
Kruger takes Mauler's back.
Kruger controlling well, preventing Mauler from escaping the position.
Mauler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger looking for the RNC.
Kruger slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kruger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mauler can't escape the position.
Mauler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kruger gets his way!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruger is persistently looking for the submission but Mauler is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler wants to escape the position.
Mauler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kruger's guard. Nice work there by Mauler.
Mauler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruger's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mauler is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kruger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler.
Mauler looks winded!
Kruger trying to control here.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger moves into full guard.
Kruger seems keen to control Mauler's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kruger looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mauler is defending well. Kruger quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mauler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kruger celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adalhard Kruger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Busy Living. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lickertwat is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lickertwat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Lickertwat is working away.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lickertwat defending well though.
McDonald throwing shots but Lickertwat is blocking nicely.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lickertwat gets back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lickertwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Lickertwat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lickertwat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Lickertwat's legs - danger averted.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lickertwat keeps moving.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald postures up in Lickertwat's guard and throws a big left but Lickertwat blocks it.
McDonald throws a strike but Lickertwat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lickertwat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Lickertwat trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lickertwat is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald 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.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lickertwat's guard.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lickertwat is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat is holding on to half guard well.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald passes to full mount!
McDonald blocks Lickertwat's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McDonald looking to control but Lickertwat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lickertwat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McDonald with good strikes from the mount here!
Lickertwat is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald 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.
McDonald scores with a takedown into Lickertwat's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald stands and throws Lickertwat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lickertwat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDonald.
Lickertwat tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lickertwat is having none of it.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Lickertwat is working away.
Lickertwat actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lickertwat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Lickertwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald is thwarting Lickertwat's attempts to control the position.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lickertwat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lickertwat keeps working.
McDonald throwing shots but Lickertwat is blocking nicely.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lickertwat!
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lickertwat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lickertwat and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lickertwat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lickertwat is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lickertwat tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Lickertwat wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
Lickertwat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Lickertwat trying to control here.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lickertwat is having none of it.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lickertwat is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Lickertwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
Lickertwat walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
Lickertwat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lickertwat drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lickertwat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald controlling Lickertwat's posture.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Lickertwat controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Lickertwat is proving a slippery customer.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald is pulling down on Lickertwat's head to control his posture.
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lickertwat slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
AL Lickertwat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lickertwat thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lickertwat is working for a submission of some sort.
Lickertwat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lickertwat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lickertwat trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lickertwat fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Lickertwat's head back.
McDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lickertwat eats them both and turns towards McDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Lickertwat's guard.
Lickertwat is rocked!
Lickertwat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oh Lickertwat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Lickertwat seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald scoring with some ground and pound.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lickertwat wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald pushes down on Lickertwat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
Ronnie McDonald 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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315 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchkin wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Munchkin has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Munchkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munchkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munchkin scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Munchkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munchkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Munchkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Munchkin is breathing heavily.
Oliveira clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Munchkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munchkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Munchkin's head.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Munchkin's head.
Oliveira pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira cracks Munchkin with a nice body shot.
Oliveira drops Munchkin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Munchkin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Munchkin is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a big right hand that drops Munchkin! The killer instinct kicks in and Oliveira finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
A very excited looking Ernesto Oliveira 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Diamond Dollar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diamond Dollar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Malik!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Malik connects with a nice short shot to Dollar's temple.
Dollar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dollar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dollar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dollar pulls his head out easily.
Malik won't allow Dollar to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dollar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dollar's back!
Dollar trying to control the hands but Malik breaks the grip.
Malik doesn't have the hooks in and Dollar manages to turn into his guard.
Malik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dollar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dollar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dollar throws a big right hand that misses.
Dollar wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
Dollar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Malik managing to control the position.
Malik looking to control.
Malik can't keep his opponent in guard - Dollar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dollar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dollar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dollar trying to control the action but Malik is working from the bottom.
Malik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dollar is working away from the top position though.
Dollar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dollar with shots to the head and body - Malik looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Byron Malik has been cut.
Malik is desperately trying to improve his position but Dollar has a good base and remains in mount.
Dollar with the ground and pound from mount.
Malik is rocked!
Malik is working to get back to half guard.
Malik is still in real trouble! Can Dollar finish him?
Dollar looking to control but Malik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malik seems to have recovered his senses.
Dollar connects with a bit shot that sees Malik covering up! More strikes from Dollar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dollar is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Dollar!
During a confident post fight interview, Diamond Dollar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson comes to the cage accompanied by Darling. Dante Gael Roman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panterson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Panterson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roman is on top in guard.
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Panterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Panterson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Panterson keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Panterson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Roman postures up in Panterson's guard and throws a big left but Panterson blocks it.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman throws a big right hand that misses.
Roman stays in close to Panterson's body and controls the position.
Roman stands and throws Panterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson taking a bit of punishment here - Roman scoring with strikes.
Roman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panterson tries to escape but Roman is in control.
Panterson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Panterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Panterson and Roman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roman is putting a hurting on Panterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Panterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson is not content to let Roman control the position.
Panterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roman's best efforts.
Roman is just content to waste time from the top position. Panterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roman throws a strike but Panterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Panterson wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Panterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panterson is trying to trip Roman. He has hold of a leg but Roman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Panterson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Panterson stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roman struggling a bit here.
Panterson wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson is looking to take a break and control but Roman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Bread Panterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roman misses with a hook
and Panterson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roman!
Roman is being controlled here.
Panterson trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom.
Panterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panterson trying to control the position but Roman is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman tries to improve position but can't.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panterson taking a breather here.
Roman regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roman defends it well.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Panterson has control of the leg.
Bread Panterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panterson trying to control from half guard but Roman is working away.
Panterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson controlling the pace.
Panterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Panterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panterson slips a jab from Roman.
Roman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panterson misses with a double jab.
Roman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Panterson.
Dante Gael Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panterson throws a combination that misses
and Roman counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman throws the left hand but Panterson avoids the punch easily.
Bread Panterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panterson.
Panterson works over Roman's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panterson. Roman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panterson slips a jab from Roman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman throws a leg kick
and Panterson counters with a series of strikes. Roman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bread Panterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Panterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panterson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Panterson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Roman reverses the position brilliantly into Panterson's guard!
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Roman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roman passes Panterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman trying to control from Panterson's half guard. Panterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roman stands up from Panterson's guard - Roman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roman wants to counter the offense by Panterson and move into the clinch position.
Panterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roman can do to turn this around?
Panterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson throws a series of punches but Roman moves out of range.
Panterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roman lands with a good body shot.
Roman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panterson.
Panterson connects with a leg kick. Roman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roman throws a hook to the side of Panterson's head but Panterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roman counters with a solid body kick.
Roman works the jab nicely.
Roman lands a really nice looking cross but Panterson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roman counters with a straight right hand.
Panterson throws out a leg kick but Roman moves out of range and Panterson only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Roman misses the target.
Panterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Panterson is stalling here. Roman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Panterson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Panterson taking a bit of punishment here - Roman scoring with strikes.
Panterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roman but great work by Panterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roman is not content to let Panterson control the position.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roman, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Gael Roman.
I think Panterson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the name of... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arne Kjolby!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby has Boskins up against the cage in a clinch.
Boskins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boskins manages to end up in side control.
Kjolby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boskins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kjolby to his feet.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Kjolby lands with a nice combination. Boskins backs away looking to recover.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Kjolby sprawls well.
Kjolby instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjolby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kjolby looking for a sweep. Not yet Kjolby, not yet.
Boskins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjolby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boskins is aware though and is defending well.
Kjolby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boskins is one step ahead there.
Boskins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kjolby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby has his foot on Boskins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boskins works his way back into a safe position though.
Boskins takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Boskins wants to control from the top but Kjolby keeps moving.
Boskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kjolby lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjolby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boskins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kjolby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boskins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boskins throws a head kick but Kjolby moves out of range.
Kjolby sizes up Boskins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boskins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kjolby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kjolby lands with a shot to the body.
Kjolby dives in for a single leg takedown but Boskins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Kjolby does it's job there.
No joy there for Kjolby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boskins thows a leg kick but Kjolby checks it
and Kjolby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kjolby misses with a two punch combination.
Boskins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arne Kjolby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins tries for a takedown but Kjolby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjolby closes the distance and clinches.
Kjolby tries to pull guard but Boskins holds him up against the cage and eventually Kjolby drops back down to his feet.
Boskins letting Kjolby take a breather here.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Kjolby won't allow it.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kjolby after a bit of a struggle.
Boskins manages to break the clinch.
Kjolby swings for the body but Boskins moves out of range.
Boskins keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boskins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kjolby is trying to defend but Boskins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kjolby punching from the bottom.
Kjolby is pressing down on Boskins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kjolby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjolby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boskins has managed to get both his arms back between Kjolby's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjolby trying to keep a closed guard but Boskins is proving a slippery customer.
Boskins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boskins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kjolby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boskins looking for a sweep. Not yet Boskins, not yet.
Kjolby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kjolby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kjolby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boskins counters with a left and a right that stings Kjolby.
Kjolby scores with a shot to the body.
Kjolby jabs Boskins right on the nose. Boskins blinks but takes it well.
Kjolby throws a leg kick which misses Boskins's front leg but catches the back leg as Boskins tries to avoid it.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kjolby misses the shot to the body.
Boskins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kjolby tries to clinch but Boskins is having none of it.
Kjolby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boskins lands a leg kick that knocks Kjolby off balance momentarily.
Kjolby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boskins rather than just go for the knockout.
Kjolby moves into range and clinches up with Boskins.
Kjolby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kjolby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjolby is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kjolby closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Boskins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kjolby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kjolby swats away the attempt to clinch by Boskins.
Boskins shoots in but Kjolby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjolby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kjolby lands with an overhand left.
Boskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Boskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kjolby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boskins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby breaks from the clinch.
Kjolby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick and Boskins moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boskins walks into a stiff left hand from Kjolby.
Kjolby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kjolby throws a series of punches but Boskins avoids them all with ease.
Arne Kjolby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kjolby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjolby tries to close the distance and clinch but Boskins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kjolby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kjolby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kjolby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kjolby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kjolby.
Kjolby darts in and clinches Boskins up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kjolby missing with a left hand there. Boskins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boskins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boskins lands with a cross.
Kjolby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kjolby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boskins.
A punch lands to the side of Boskins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kjolby waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Boskins to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Boskins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Kjolby from controlling successfully.
Oh Boskins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boskins seems to have got his legs back now.
Boskins wants to sweep but no luck.
Boskins controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kjolby controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kjolby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kjolby throws a leg kick but Boskins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boskins looking to score a takedown here. Kjolby is defending well but Boskins drives through and ends up in Kjolby's guard.
Kjolby is trying to control the position but Boskins postures up.
Dwayne Boskins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boskins is working Kjolby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Kjolby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjolby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kjolby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boskins.
Kjolby takes the fight into the clinch.
Kjolby manages to break the clinch.
Kjolby scores with a jab to the head.
Kjolby shoots in but Boskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kjolby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boskins misses with an uppercut. Kjolby saw that one coming.
Boskins throws a hook but Kjolby blocks it.
Kjolby wants to counter with a clinch but Boskins pushes him away.
Boskins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins dodges the punch combination from Kjolby.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kjolby as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boskins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kjolby connects with a right hand. Boskins shakes it off.
Kjolby stuns Boskins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boskins ducks right into an uppercut from Kjolby.
Kjolby lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Boskins head around and knocks him out cold! Kjolby hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neo Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Wiggin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp feints and as Wiggin raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wiggin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiggin preventing the sweep.
Sharp controlling the position.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Wiggin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggin slips nicely into half guard.
Wiggin tries to pass to full mount but Sharp defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp!
Wiggin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wiggin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wiggin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wiggin misses with a head shot.
Sharp regains half guard.
Wiggin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharp manages to get to full guard.
Wiggin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp managing to control the position.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but Wiggin is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Wiggin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharp tries to strike from the bottom.
Sharp seems keen to control Wiggin's posture.
Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiggin throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
Sharp looking for a guillotine here but Wiggin defends easily.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggin lands a couple of elbows.
Wiggin cracks Sharp with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sharp holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Wiggin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiggin preventing the sweep.
Wiggin landing with the ground and pound.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
Sharp advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wiggin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neo Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiggin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sharp counters with a left and a right that stings Wiggin.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Wiggin thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Wiggin throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggin.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Wiggin tries to keep at a distance but Sharp has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin is working Sharp over against the cage.
Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin lands a high kick!
Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Sharp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharp somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp throws a head kick but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Wiggin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wiggin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Wiggin with a hook.
Neo Wiggin is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Wiggin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wiggin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Wiggin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Wiggin works Sharp's body with a nice hook.
Sharp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggin lands with a cross.
Sharp moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin.
Wiggin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Wiggin misses.
Wiggin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Wiggin finds it's way through Sharp's defenses.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Wiggin lands with a cross.
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggin, pushing him back against the cage.
Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin can't break the clinch.
Wiggin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sharp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiggin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiggin prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiggin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Wiggin keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown.
Wiggin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wiggin misses with a looping left.
Wiggin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharp.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiggin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body.
Wiggin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes.
Wiggin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp wants to counter the offense by Wiggin and move into the clinch position.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp looking to score a takedown here. Wiggin is defending well but Sharp drives through and ends up in Wiggin's guard.
Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggin trying to strike off his back.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Wiggin is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to control the position but Wiggin postures up.
Wiggin throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggin's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharp controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wiggin is working an open guard so Sharp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Neo Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Wiggin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sharp is able to avoid easily.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wiggin sizes up Sharp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sharp moves out of range as Wiggin strikes.
Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wiggin with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggin 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.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Neo Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharp dives in and scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard.
Wiggin being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiggin is on top in guard.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiggin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neo Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiggin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin!
Neo Wiggin 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Marco Macotti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Clack's chin.
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33
193 lbs
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32
203 lbs
24 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clack fails with a takedown attempt.
Clack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clack gets tackled into the cage by Macotti. Macotti maintains the clinch.
Macotti misses with a body punch.
Clack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clack's brow.
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Clack.
A head punch on the inside from Macotti fails to land.
Clack dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Macotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clack's brow.
Clack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Clack there.
Macotti wants to control but Clack is keeping busy.
Clack working Macotti over with strikes.
Clack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Clack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Clack drops an elbow to the side of Macotti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Macotti!
Clack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macotti can't escape the position.
Clack wants to control the pace but Macotti is squirming around nicely.
Clack is really struggling to control Macotti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macotti is in a horrible position here. Clack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack avoids the attempt from Macotti to control.
Clack is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Macotti to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Macotti shrugs it off.
Macotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti regains half guard.
Macotti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Macotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clack scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macotti wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti is looking to control Clack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macotti avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti is looking to improve his position.
Macotti taking some punishment here, with Clack in his half guard.
Clack 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.
Clack lands with a punch from half guard.
Clack is keen to just control but Macotti is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macotti tries to clinch but Clack is having none of it.
Clack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macotti tries to clinch up.
Clack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clack lands with an uppercut that bounces Macotti off the cage and back into range.
Clack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clack.
Clack misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti throws out a counter right but Clack avoids it with no problem.
Clack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.
Clack throws the left hand but Macotti avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Macotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clack slips a jab from Macotti.
Clack feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
Clack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macotti's sensitive parts.
A combination from Macotti does no damage.
Macotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Clack keeps it at a distance.
Clack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marco Macotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macotti slips under a jab from Clack.
Macotti misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Macotti does it's job there.
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clack misses with a punch on the inside.
Macotti throws an elbow that misses.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Clack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clack blocking some punches.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clack lands a shoulder strike.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clack blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clack pushes Macotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Clack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clack lands with a left to the head.
Clack lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clack.
Clack blocking some punches.
Clack tries for a takedown but Macotti manages to get underhooks.
Macotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clack avoids the body shot from Macotti.
Clack throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti.
Macotti is looking to clinch but Clack is avoiding it.
Clack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macotti can do to turn this around?
Clack thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Macotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clack's head.
Macotti takes a swing at Clack's ribcage but misses.
Clack throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Macotti stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Clack follows into mount!
Macotti is rocked!
Macotti can't escape the position.
Clack controlling from mount.
Clack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macotti is still in real trouble! Can Clack finish him?
Clack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Clack dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Clack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Clack keeps it at a distance.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clack tests Macotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Clack swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Macotti slips under a jab from Clack.
Clack drops Macotti with a right and a left! Clack comes rushing in but Macotti regains his composure and manages to keep Clack in guard.
Macotti is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clack postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Macotti's head off the mat! Macotti is out! He's out! Clack jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
A victorious Kenny Clack 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 Diedrich Kamphmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonstom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
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32
167 lbs
22 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diedrich Kamphmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamphmann ducks right into an uppercut from Wonstom.
Kamphmann stalks Wonstom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wonstom's face. Wonstom staggers backwards, shaken.
Kamphmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamphmann throws out a loose jab but Wonstom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wonstom tries to clinch but Kamphmann is having none of it.
Wonstom clinches up with Kamphmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamphmann has hold of one of Wonstom's legs. Wonstom is fighting the takedown attempt but Kamphmann gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wonstom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamphmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wonstom has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kamphmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamphmann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wonstom has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kamphmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wonstom has a couple of punches blocked by Kamphmann.
Kamphmann blocks the elbow strike.
Kamphmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wonstom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wonstom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamphmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamphmann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wonstom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wonstom trying to get back to his feet but Kamphmann is in full control for now.
Kamphmann has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wonstom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom avoids the strikes from Kamphmann.
Wonstom manages to escape to his feet.
Wonstom takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Wonstom.
Wonstom is working Kamphmann over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamphmann.
Wonstom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamphmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diedrich Kamphmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamphmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamphmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamphmann looking for a takedown.
Wonstom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamphmann is breathing heavily.
Wonstom scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Wonstom scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamphmann tries for a takedown but Wonstom manages to get underhooks.
Wonstom misses with a knee to the head.
Kamphmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wonstom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wonstom.
Wonstom prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Wonstom.
Wonstom throws a head punch that misses.
Kamphmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kamphmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wonstom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kamphmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wonstom lands with a short shot to the head.
Wonstom scores with a shot to the side of Kamphmann's head.
Wonstom misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonstom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wonstom working aggressively here.
Kamphmann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wonstom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wonstom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamphmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Wonstom tries to work over Kamphmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamphmann looking for a takedown.
Wonstom can't find room to land a body shot as Kamphmann controls the action.
Kamphmann tries for a takedown but Wonstom manages to get underhooks.
Kamphmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wonstom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom misses with the head strike.
Wonstom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamphmann.
Kamphmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonstom.
Kamphmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wonstom prevents it.
Wonstom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamphmann's elbow.
Kamphmann prevents a body shot from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with some punches.
Kamphmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wonstom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonstom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamphmann is working for takedown but Wonstom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wonstom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wonstom misses with a knee to the head.
Kamphmann is trying to drag Wonstom to the mat but Wonstom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wonstom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamphmann can't get the takedown.
Wonstom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wonstom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonstom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamphmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wonstom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wonstom lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wonstom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards.
Wonstom presses Kamphmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamphmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonstom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wonstom tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamphmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamphmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonstom.
Wonstom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamphmann, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamphmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wonstom is defending well.
Wonstom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamphmann is working for takedown but Wonstom is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wonstom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonstom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Wonstom 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.
Wonstom gets a clinch.
Wonstom gets through Kamphmann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonstom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonstom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamphmann is rocked!
Wonstom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards.
Oh Kamphmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonstom throws a big uppercut that drops Kamphmann! More strikes from Wonstom and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kamphmann lies dazed against the cage as Wonstom celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Wonstom!
A victorious Ivan Wonstom 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klitschko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viceroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy rushes Klitschko and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klitschko.
Viceroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Viceroy.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
Come on Klitschko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viceroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Viceroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klitschko's elbow.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klitschko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Klitschko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viceroy tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viceroy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viceroy moves into the clinch successfully.
Klitschko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
Klitschko keeps the fight on the outside.
Klitschko scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viceroy has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a one two combo.
Viceroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Klitschko tries to keep at a distance but Viceroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko.
A body shot lands from Klitschko.
Viceroy tries to work over Klitschko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viceroy.
Viceroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Viceroy's head but Viceroy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viceroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
Viceroy wants to clinch
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko cracks Viceroy with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Viceroy.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Klitschko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viceroy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Viceroy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viceroy clinches up with Klitschko and pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko throws a punch but it's blocked by Viceroy.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viceroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viceroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viceroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viceroy clinches up against the cage.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Viceroy.
Klitschko throws a body kick that misses.
Viceroy wants to clinch but Klitschko slips to the side
and Klitschko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Viceroy dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viceroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Klitschko.
Viceroy tries a body shot but Klitschko blocks it.
Viceroy scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klitschko.
Viceroy misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klitschko.
Viceroy can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viceroy.
Viceroy blocks a body shot from Klitschko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Yegor Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Viceroy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Klitschko moves away
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Viceroy.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viceroy! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Klitschko lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to keep at a distance but Viceroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klitschko blocks a body shot from Viceroy.
A short left from Viceroy.
Viceroy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko tries a body shot but Viceroy blocks it.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Klitschko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viceroy forces Klitschko back against the cage and clinches.
Viceroy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Klitschko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viceroy lands a left hand.
Klitschko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Viceroy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord Viceroy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viceroy tries a body shot but Klitschko blocks it.
Klitschko is trying to push Viceroy away but Viceroy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viceroy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko is trying to break the clinch but Viceroy has him pressed against the cage.
Klitschko cracks Viceroy with a nice body shot.
Klitschko prevents a body shot from Viceroy.
Klitschko struggles to land a body shot inside as Viceroy controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viceroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
Viceroy wants to clinch
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Viceroy is looking to clinch.
Viceroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viceroy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viceroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klitschko counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viceroy gets a clinch.
Viceroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut. Viceroy saw that one coming.
Viceroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viceroy wants to clinch up but Klitschko keeps it at a distance.
Klitschko throws a big counter combination but Viceroy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klitschko throws a good cross that connects.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viceroy tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Klitschko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viceroy tries to clinch up.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Viceroy.
Viceroy tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko throws a counter high kick but Viceroy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko catches Viceroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Viceroy moves out of range.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klitschko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viceroy forces Klitschko back against the cage and clinches.
Viceroy pushes Klitschko 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.
Yegor Klitschko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Viceroy closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Viceroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viceroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Klitschko controls his hands.
Klitschko has a couple of punches blocked by Viceroy.
Klitschko working Viceroy over with knees to the body.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viceroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viceroy or not.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Viceroy misses with a punch to the body.
Viceroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viceroy.
Good exchange - Klitschko coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klitschko.
Klitschko lands a head kick. Viceroy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klitschko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko tries to land a front kick but Viceroy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viceroy tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Viceroy closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko misses with a body punch.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko lands with a left to the head.
Viceroy tries to work over Klitschko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klitschko throws a big counter combination but Viceroy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Viceroy closes the distance but Klitschko moves to the side
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
Viceroy moves out of range as Klitschko strikes.
Viceroy closes the distance but Klitschko moves to the side
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Klitschko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Klitschko throws a hook but Viceroy blocks it.
Viceroy closes the distance but Klitschko moves to the side
and Klitschko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viceroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
It looked like Klitschko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viceroy has managed to clinch.
Klitschko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viceroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viceroy can do to turn this around?
Viceroy tries a body shot but Klitschko blocks it.
Klitschko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Viceroy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klitschko pushes Viceroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klitschko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viceroy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viceroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko throws a nice head kick!
Viceroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viceroy slips under a jab from Klitschko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Klitschko.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy has Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Viceroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klitschko.
Viceroy throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klitschko wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Viceroy - that landed with a thud.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viceroy tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko tries to keep at a distance but Viceroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viceroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viceroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko keeps Viceroy at a distance using the push kick.
Viceroy tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Viceroy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Klitschko throws the left hand but Viceroy avoids the punch easily.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Klitschko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko lands with a nice body kick.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Klitschko throws a big counter combination but Viceroy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viceroy tries to clinch up.
Viceroy closes the distance and pushes Klitschko back into the cage.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Klitschko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viceroy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viceroy digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viceroy forces Klitschko back against the cage and clinches.
Viceroy tries to work over Klitschko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viceroy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klitschko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viceroy is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Klitschko.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viceroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klitschko prevents a body shot from Viceroy.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viceroy lands an uppercut.
Viceroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Viceroy moved out of range nicely.
Viceroy pushes Klitschko up against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viceroy lands with a light punch inside.
Viceroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy misses with the head strike.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viceroy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
Klitschko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko gets tackled into the cage by Viceroy. Viceroy maintains the clinch.
Viceroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klitschko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viceroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viceroy tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viceroy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy moves into the clinch.
Viceroy blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Klitschko tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Klitschko back against the cage.
Klitschko manages to break the clinch.
Viceroy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viceroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Viceroy moves to clinch but Klitschko breaks away
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Viceroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viceroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Viceroy is looking to clinch but Klitschko is avoiding it.
Klitschko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viceroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yegor Klitschko had his way with Lord Viceroy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Klitschko misses with a hook. Viceroy ducked under it nicely.
Viceroy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viceroy rushes Klitschko and presses him up against the cage.
Klitschko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Viceroy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viceroy clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
Klitschko tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Klitschko back against the cage.
Klitschko breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viceroy slips under a jab from Klitschko.
Viceroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viceroy blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Viceroy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Viceroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viceroy clinches up with Klitschko and pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klitschko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Viceroy moves out of range as Klitschko throws a body kick.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Viceroy is just out of range.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klitschko keeps the fight on the outside.
Viceroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Viceroy wants to clinch.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viceroy tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko swings for the body but Viceroy moves out of range.
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Viceroy.
Viceroy forces Klitschko back against the cage and clinches.
Viceroy tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Viceroy back against the cage.
Good body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klitschko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klitschko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viceroy's elbow.
Klitschko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschko misses with a punch to the body.
Viceroy prevents a body shot from Klitschko.
Viceroy digs a right hand underneath Klitschko's ribcage. Klitschko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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.
Viceroy scores with a shoulder strike.
Viceroy scores with a shoulder strike.
Viceroy scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viceroy misses with a body punch.
Viceroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klitschko tries to throw a body punch but Viceroy avoids it by throwing Klitschko back against the cage.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klitschko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viceroy avoids it.
Viceroy lands a left hand.
Viceroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Viceroy.
Viceroy tries to throw a body punch but Klitschko avoids it by throwing Viceroy back against the cage.
Viceroy can't find room to land a body shot as Klitschko controls the action.
Viceroy lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klitschko blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Viceroy fails to land.
Viceroy working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viceroy.
Klitschko tries to work over Viceroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klitschko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viceroy backwards.
Klitschko stalling in the clinch but Viceroy improves position.
Klitschko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko swats away the attempt to clinch by Viceroy.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Viceroy's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yegor Klitschko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klitschko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Klitschko!
Yegor Klitschko retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Yegor Klitschko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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