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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 1772 p4p, 84 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 2540 p4p, 124 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beltran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beltran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
Beltran is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beltran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lê does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beltran is controlling the pace.
Beltran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lê moves into full guard.
Lê is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Lê controlling him for the moment.
Lê seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lê has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to stand but Lê is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltran throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Lê turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran lands a two punch combo.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a hook.
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Lê is holding on to half guard well.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Beltran down.
Beltran defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beltran if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lê fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltran has hold of one of Lê's legs. Lê is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lê being controlled here, momentarily.
Beltran working some strikes from top position.
Lê has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran postures up.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beltran being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lê prevents Beltran from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê is stalling in the full guard.
Lê wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Beltran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lê swivels and escapes.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Beltran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beltran.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.
Beltran drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lê is proving hard to escape from.
Beltran trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Lê bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beltran is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Lê.
Lê lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.
Beltran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beltran's knee momentarily.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Beltran is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beltran tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Lê.
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lê is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beltran trying to control from half guard but Lê is working away.
Lê is controlling Beltran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beltran is trying to control. Lê wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran not doing much here.
Beltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê is controlling the position.
Beltran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
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!
Lê works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Beltran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lê. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beltran duly obliges.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê presses Beltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê gets through Beltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltran.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
A short right from Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lê.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beltran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Lê.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 1634 p4p, 50 weight class) and Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 2313 p4p, 100 weight class). McColgan comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Vipunen has chosen Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vipunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vipunen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vipunen tries to score with a low kick but McColgan moves his leg out of the way.
McColgan closes the distance and clinches.
McColgan has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vipunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McColgan wants to stall.
A short right from Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a right to the head.
McColgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McColgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen misses with the head strike.
Vipunen breaks the clinch.
McColgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vipunen looks for the body kick but McColgan saw that one coming.
McColgan has closed the distance and engaged Vipunen in a clinch.
Vipunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan gets a clinch.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McColgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McColgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McColgan blocks an uppercut.
McColgan is trying to maintain a safe position but Vipunen gets an underhook and turns McColgan into the cage.
Vipunen tries to pull guard but McColgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Vipunen drops back down to his feet.
McColgan keeps control of Vipunen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McColgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McColgan stalling in the clinch but Vipunen improves position.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McColgan.
Vipunen tries to pull guard but McColgan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vipunen lands a hook that snaps the head of McColgan backwards.
McColgan effectively controlling the action here.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McColgan stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McColgan.
Vipunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vipunen misses with a punch on the inside.
McColgan lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McColgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vipunen tries to pull guard but McColgan won't allow it.
Rocky McColgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aapeli Vipunen.
McColgan lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Vipunen.
McColgan blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
Vipunen breaks from the clinch.
McColgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
McColgan blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
McColgan tries to clinch but Vipunen moves out of range.
McColgan rushes Vipunen and presses him up against the cage.
Vipunen is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McColgan.
McColgan misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for McColgan.
Good body shot from McColgan.
McColgan lands with a light punch inside.
McColgan misses with some punches.
McColgan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McColgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vipunen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from McColgan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McColgan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
McColgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McColgan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McColgan trying to control but Vipunen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McColgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McColgan trying to control but Vipunen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McColgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vipunen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McColgan defends well.
Vipunen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McColgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McColgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McColgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vipunen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McColgan controls the pace.
Vipunen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McColgan defends it easily.
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 Rocky McColgan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vipunen cracks McColgan with a good jab.
Vipunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McColgan clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from McColgan.
McColgan has Vipunen pressed against the cage.
Vipunen struggles to land a body shot inside as McColgan controls his hands.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vipunen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McColgan to keep the fight standing.
McColgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen letting McColgan take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vipunen tries to work over McColgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vipunen lands a body shot.
McColgan is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen pulls guard.
Vipunen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vipunen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McColgan is defending well. Vipunen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McColgan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vipunen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aapeli Vipunen!
A less than humble Aapeli Vipunen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Rocky McColgan stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 1804 p4p, 179 weight class) and Guy Laliberte (ranked 1782 p4p, 178 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Laliberte!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Laliberte throws a sloppy head kick
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laliberte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laliberte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laliberte moves out of range of the strikes.
Laliberte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laliberte tries to land a front kick but Singh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Laliberte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Laliberte does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Laliberte.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laliberte misses with a hook
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy Laliberte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh misses with a looping right.
Laliberte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Laliberte.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Singh clinches.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laliberte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laliberte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laliberte misses with the head strike.
Singh has Laliberte pressed against the cage.
Laliberte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laliberte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Laliberte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh lands a left hand.
Singh working aggressively here.
Laliberte working aggressively here.
Singh is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Laliberte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laliberte.
Laliberte misses with a punch to the body.
Singh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Singh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh tries a body shot but Laliberte blocks it.
A short left from Laliberte.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Singh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Laliberte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh has Laliberte pushed against the cage.
Laliberte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Laliberte avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage.
Laliberte lands a body shot.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Laliberte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laliberte throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Laliberte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laliberte misses with a body shot.
Laliberte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laliberte throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Singh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuvraj Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laliberte. That's going to slow Singh down.
Guy Laliberte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laliberte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singh misses with a straight left.
Singh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Singh doesn't manage to clinch there - Laliberte circles away.
Laliberte throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh misses the body punch
and Laliberte counters with an outside leg kick.
Singh moves out of range as Laliberte throws a body kick.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laliberte.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte connects with a looping right hand.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laliberte.
Singh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laliberte circles away quickly and effectively.
Laliberte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Singh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laliberte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Laliberte.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Laliberte manages to avoid it.
Laliberte throws a body kick that misses
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Singh lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Singh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh connects with a nice looking jab.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laliberte moves away.
Singh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaliberte.
Laliberte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Laliberte misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Laliberte throws a lazy body kick
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh misses with a hook.
A jab from Laliberte misses.
Singh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laliberte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte lunges at Singh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singh's hand.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laliberte.
Laliberte throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Laliberte misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Laliberte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Singh swings for the body but Laliberte moves out of range.
Singh missing with a left hand there. Laliberte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laliberte feints a counter leg kick.
Laliberte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Laliberte stuns Singh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singh slips a straight right by Laliberte.
Singh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte misses with a body kick.
Laliberte throws a wild body kick that Singh sees coming a mile off.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Laliberte throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Singh.
Laliberte throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte throws a body kick that misses
and Laliberte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Laliberte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laliberte moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Laliberte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuvraj Singh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Laliberte counters with a straight right hand.
Singh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laliberte working aggressively here.
Laliberte misses with a body punch.
Laliberte misses with some punches.
Laliberte misses with a punch on the inside.
Laliberte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Singh up against the cage.
Singh pushes Laliberte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laliberte.
Singh lands a shot to the body.
Laliberte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laliberte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laliberte.
Laliberte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laliberte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
A short uppercut from Singh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Yuvraj Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laliberte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh taking a breather.
Singh lands a body punch.
Laliberte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laliberte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Singh.
Singh avoids the head kick by Laliberte.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Guy Laliberte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh scores with a hook.
Singh moves out of range as Laliberte throws a body kick.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laliberte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Laliberte misses with a body kick.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Laliberte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yuvraj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laliberte throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Laliberte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Laliberte ducks down to avoid it.
Laliberte throws a wild body kick that Singh sees coming a mile off.
Laliberte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Laliberte.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh wants to clinch.
Singh clinches with his opponent.
Singh works on Laliberte's body with a couple of short punches.
Singh lands a right hand.
Singh misses with some punches.
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 Yuvraj Singh.
I think Laliberte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Laliberte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 1023 p4p, 133 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 1109 p4p, 149 weight class). Rosco Ladd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gravas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd scores with a hook.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Ladd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas scores with a push kick.
Ladd scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ladd throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Gravas defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ladd digs a good hook to Gravas 's body.
Ladd throws a series of punches but Gravas moves out of range.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ladd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ladd.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd blocks the body kick.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ladd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a big head kick but Ladd shrugs it off.
Ladd connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gravas . Ladd shrugs it off though.
Gravas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravas takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
Gravas lands a jab to Ladd's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ladd.
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ladd.
Gravas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gravas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ladd moves away from the strike by Gravas .
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Gravas does no damage.
Ladd jabs at Gravas 's body.
Ladd lands with a cross.
Ladd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ladd stuns Gravas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Gravas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ladd misses with a shot to the body
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Ladd.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ladd backs away, Gravas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ladd is just out of range.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas is looking to wear down Ladd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ladd.
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
Ladd takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Gravas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Ladd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
It looked like Gravas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Gravas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Ladd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Gravas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ladd's calf.
Ladd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd scores with a hook.
Ladd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Ladd misses.
Gravas lands the left hand.
Ladd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a body punch
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gravas counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Ladd to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Gravas !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 1170 p4p, 55 weight class) and Aki Hiko (ranked 1090 p4p, 54 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh misses with an uppercut.
Hiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tigh lands a right hook to the body.
Tigh tries to land a front kick but Hiko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tigh throws the kick towards the body but Hiko avoids it.
Hiko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Tigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Tigh both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Hiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tigh misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh connects with an inside leg kick.
Tigh swings widly with a right hand
and Hiko counters with a nice body shot.
Tigh dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tigh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tigh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Tigh lands a left and a right that send Hiko crashing to the mat, dazed. Tigh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko scores with a nice right hand.
Tigh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigh cracks Hiko with a good jab.
That has opened up Aki Hiko's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh misses with a looping left.
Tigh misses the shot to the body.
Hiko looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Hiko avoids the head kick by Tigh.
Tigh throws a leg kick but Hiko moved away.
A combination from Tigh does no damage.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Hiko misses with a body shot.
As Hiko backs away, Tigh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saul Tigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiko is rocked!
Tigh connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hiko - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 855 p4p, 90 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 762 p4p, 79 weight class). Honda comes to the cage accompanied by E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arones moves away from the strike by Honda.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Honda with a body shot.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Honda misses with a hook
and Arones counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Arones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Honda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Honda throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Arones there.
Honda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Honda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arones's half guard.
Arones looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones trying to control but Honda postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones wants to get back to full guard.
Arones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda.
Arones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Arones has locked up a guillotine! Arones's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Honda is holding on here and Arones must be using up a lot of energy. Honda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Arones gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arones!
Our winner, Gabriel Arones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Edmond Honda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 186 p4p, 19 weight class) and Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 962 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to Correira's body. Correira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Correira throws a head kick that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Emelianenko.
Correira misses with a straight right.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Correira's head.
Correira throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Correira knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correira.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianenko! But no joy.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianenko lands with a good body shot.
Correira has managed to clinch.
Correira digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Correira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Wesley Correira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Correira thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correira.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Correira avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Correira swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Correira. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Correira.
Correira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Correira slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Correira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Correira looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.
Correira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Correira connects with a single shot there.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira throws a leg kick
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Correira's body.
Correira has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correira pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Correira has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko lands a head shot.
Jab by Correira.
Correira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira misses with some punches.
Correira tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Correira back against the cage.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Correira can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko wants to break free but Correira has control.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Correira trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gattsu Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Correira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Correira misses the target.
Correira tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Correira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correira lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Gattsu Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correira moves away from the strike by Emelianenko.
Correira throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
Correira closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Correira misses.
Correira lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Despite the aggression on Emelianenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Correira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correira connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Correira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a body shot but Correira blocks it.
Correira working aggressively here.
Correira lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch but Correira keeps him there for the moment.
Correira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko presses Correira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Correira throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correira moves into the clinch.
Correira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Correira throws a hook to the side of Emelianenko's head but Emelianenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelianenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Correira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
Correira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira is rocked!
Correira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Correira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Correira with a jab.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Correira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gattsu Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Correira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko cracks Correira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Correira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Emelianenko finish him?
Oh Correira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Emelianenko! Correira is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gattsu Emelianenko!
A victorious Gattsu Emelianenko 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 64 p4p, 14 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 358 p4p, 52 weight class). Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. 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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V misses with a hook
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magufuli I V thinking.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong throws a series of punches but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magufuli I V.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Kong tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Kong blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magufuli I V or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magufuli I V's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Kong.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands a shot to the body.
Kong works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magufuli I Vs head.
Kong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magufuli I V seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kong can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks an uppercut.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong gets through Magufuli I V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V effectively controlling the action here.
Kong lands a right hand.
Magufuli I V looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Kong tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magufuli I V lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V checks the leg kick.
That kick from Kong tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Magufuli I V was not able to check.
Magufuli I V fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magufuli I V misses the target.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magufuli I V throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magufuli I V connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magufuli I V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magufuli I V thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Magufuli I V.
Kong takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V looks to throw a body kick
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Magufuli I V.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magufuli I V looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magufuli I V.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Magufuli I V clinches.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magufuli I V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magufuli I V's knee momentarily.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Magufuli I V's belly button to the back.
Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Magufuli I V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli I V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magufuli I V is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Magufuli I V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magufuli I V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magufuli I V tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong clobbers Magufuli I V with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magufuli I V throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Magufuli I V.
Kong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong lands a right hook to the body.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Magufuli I V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong lands a nice hook to Magufuli I V's body. Magufuli I V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong really 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.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong scores with a push kick.
Magufuli I V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kong. Kong obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Magufuli I V scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kong - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kong. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magufuli I V in his tracks.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magufuli I V under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Magufuli I V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magufuli I V pushes Kong away with a front kick.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V is looking for a counter combo.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Kong.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magufuli I V misses with a left hand
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.
Kong lands a jab to Magufuli I V's midsection.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magufuli I V was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Kong misses with a body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magufuli I V with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Magufuli I V 's knee.
Magufuli I V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kong - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kong. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Magufuli I V scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magufuli I V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Magufuli I V slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong is rocked!
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Magufuli I V gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kassim Magufuli I V, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 100 p4p, 17 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 299 p4p, 46 weight class). Nicolas has chosen I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred as his entrance music. Harold Nicolas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vermeulen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicolas quickly recovers to half guard.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicolas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nicolas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nicolas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Vermeulen has hold of one of Nicolas's legs. Nicolas is fighting the takedown attempt but Vermeulen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from standing up.
Nicolas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vermeulen works over Nicolas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicolas has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vermeulen forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicolas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeulen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicolas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vermeulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vermeulen.
We've been hearing that Vermeulen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicolas tries to kick Vermeulen off but Vermeulen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vermeulen works his way into side control.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Vermeulen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vermeulen working the ground and pound but Nicolas is defending the strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicolas to see if he's OK.
Vermeulen scoring with punches from side control.
Vermeulen throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen scores with punches from side control.
Nicolas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vermeulen looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nicolas's face.
Vermeulen lands a big shot there that rocks Nicolas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vermeulen tries to control but Nicolas wriggling away.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the head.
Vermeulen throwing strikes here but Nicolas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen wants to control the pace but Nicolas is squirming around nicely.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nicolas trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nicolas sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicolas defending well though.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vermeulen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vermeulen uses his free foot to push down on Nicolas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen with a couple of short strikes.
Vermeulen working Nicolas over with strikes here.
Nicolas tries to buck Vermeulen off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Nicolas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vermeulen landing strikes from the mount and Nicolas is in trouble!
Vermeulen looking to finish Nicolas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nicolas!
Vermeulen with shots to the head and body - Nicolas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nicolas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nicolas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vermeulen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lansar (ranked 269 p4p, 13 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 127 p4p, 6 weight class). Mark Kerr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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276 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lansar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lansar.
Lansar throws a right hand that misses
letting Kerr counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lansar misses the target.
Lansar tries to clinch there but Kerr circles away.
Lansar 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.
Lansar is looking to clinch.
Lansar lands with an overhand left.
Lansar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kerr connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Kerr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kerr tries to clinch but Lansar is having none of it.
Lansar moves away from the strike by Kerr.
A punch combination from Kerr misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kerrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Kerr misses.
Lansar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lansar misses with a hook
and Kerr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lansar thinking.
Lansar connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kerr throws a jab but it's blocked by Lansar.
Kerr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lansar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lansar scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansar lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerr's head.
Lansar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansar.
Kerr swings for the body but Lansar moves out of range.
Lansar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kerr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lansar moves out of range as Kerr strikes.
Kerr lands with a good body shot.
Lansar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kerr.
Lansar slips under a jab from Kerr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lansar.
Kerr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lansar pushes Kerr away with a front kick.
Kerr rushes Lansar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lansar tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Lansar back against the cage.
Lansar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansar lands a right hand.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Lansar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar lands a shot to the body.
Kerr looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lansar blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Lansar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lansar.
Lansar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Lansar on the inside.
Lansar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lansar.
Lansar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Lansar.
Lansar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lansar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
Lansar drops Kerr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kerr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kerr is rocked!
Lansar blocks an uppercut.
Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lansar finish him?
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar working aggressively here.
Kerr seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr lands a left hand.
Lansar tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lansar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerr or not.
Lansar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lansar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lansar.
Lansar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lansar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Lansar misses with some punches.
Kerr misses with a punch to the body.
Lansar tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Lansar back against the cage.
Lansar misses with some punches.
Lansar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lansar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Lansar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Lansar scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head.
Lansar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lansar tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Lansar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansar.
Lansar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerr controls his hands.
Lansar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansar.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Kerr.
Lansar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansar is working Kerr over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lansar.
Lansar tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Lansar misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar pushes Kerr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr tries to throw a body punch but Lansar avoids it by throwing Kerr back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lansar.
Lansar tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Lansar back against the cage.
Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansar's elbow.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansar lands a left hand.
Kerr blocks a body shot from Lansar.
Lansar blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Lansar.
Lansar lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lansar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Lansar 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.
Lansar throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Kerr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lansar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lansar drops Kerr with a beautiful combination! Kerr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lansar is looking for the KO!
Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansar moves away.
Kerr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lansar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lansar lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kerr off his feet! Kerr tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Lansar!
Brad Lansar retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Lansar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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