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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 1317 p4p, 159 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 1022 p4p, 130 weight class). Naiki Nekele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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World class MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuyn catches Nekele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nekele tests Fortuyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fortuyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Fortuyn.
Some wild striking there from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortuyn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortuyn moves in looking to clinch but Nekele pushes him off.
Fortuyn tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortuyn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortuyn throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn moves away from the strike by Nekele.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortuyn misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortuyn checks a leg kick.
Nekele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortuyn scores with a hook.
Fortuyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Fortuyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortuyn takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Fortuyn misses with a head kick.
Fortuyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortuyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
A leg kick checked by Fortuyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nekele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele cracks Fortuyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fortuyn throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Fortuyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand
and Fortuyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Nekele misses.
Fortuyn closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuyn tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele takes a swing at Fortuyn's ribcage but misses.
Fortuyn is looking to counter the offense by Nekele and move into the clinch.
Fortuyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
Nekele slips a straight right by Fortuyn.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortuyn doesn't manage to clinch there - Nekele circles away.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortuyn misses the target.
Fortuyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fortuyn throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Fortuyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortuyn tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away.
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Fortuyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortuyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortuyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fortuyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuyn lands with a right to the head.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Fortuyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortuyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Nekele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortuyn backing away here, and Nekele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fortuyn misses with a left hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Fortuyn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Fortuyn saw that one coming.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele works Fortuyn's body with a nice hook.
Fortuyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele moves out of range as Fortuyn strikes.
Nekele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortuyn with a body shot.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maikel Fortuyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuyn lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortuyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortuyn takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortuyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Nekele.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortuyn. Fortuyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Fortuyn lands.
Fortuyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nekele has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fortuyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nekele lands a nice shot that snaps Fortuyn's head back.
Fortuyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortuyn cracks Nekele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortuyn misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Fortuyn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fortuyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortuyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortuyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortuyn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Fortuyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortuyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortuyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortuyn steps away.
Fortuyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortuyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nekele scores with a jab to the head.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortuyn scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn scores with a jab to the head.
Fortuyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele loads up on a big right hand but Fortuyn slips the punch.
Fortuyn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fortuyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortuyn scores with a push kick.
Fortuyn throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Fortuyn steps away.
Fortuyn misses with a two punch combination.
Fortuyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortuyn throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuyn misses with a body punch.
Fortuyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
Fortuyn throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortuyn misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fortuyn.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortuyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortuyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Fortuyn.
Fortuyn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nekele on the side of the head.
Fortuyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Nekele throws a hook but Fortuyn avoids it easily.
Fortuyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nekele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Fortuyn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fortuyn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nekele lands with a right hand.
Fortuyn avoids a kick to the body.
Fortuyn feints and then cracks Nekele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nekele down.
Nekele catches Fortuyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortuyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Nekele lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuyn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortuyn looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Fortuyn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nekele's calf.
Nekele misses with a body kick.
Nekele jabs Fortuyn right on the nose. Fortuyn blinks but takes it well.
Nekele missing with a left hand there. Fortuyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortuyn blocks a jab.
Nekele lands with a straight right. Fortuyn didn't see that one coming.
Fortuyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele misses the jab.
Fortuyn lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortuyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fortuyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuyn stalls.
Fortuyn can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Nekele lands a shoulder strike.
Nekele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortuyn has Nekele pressed against the cage.
Fortuyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Fortuyn has Nekele pressed against the cage, preventing Nekele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fortuyn misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortuyn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fortuyn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fortuyn ducks right into an uppercut from Nekele.
Fortuyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortuyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Fortuyn moved away.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortuyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nekele tests Fortuyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortuyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nekele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortuyn trying to stall but Nekele improves his position.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Fortuyn wants to stall.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortuyn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maikel Fortuyn!
After winning the bout, Maikel Fortuyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duranto (ranked 298 p4p, 40 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 163 p4p, 23 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duranto.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi works the jab nicely.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duranto scores with a leg kick.
Duranto pushes Raharuhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raharuhi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Duranto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duranto just leaning against Raharuhi, taking a breather.
Raharuhi trying to land knees to the body.
Duranto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto looking to stall.
I was talking to Duranto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duranto.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raharuhi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi works Duranto's body with a nice hook.
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
Duranto working aggressively here.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duranto avoids it.
Raharuhi can't break the clinch.
Duranto lands a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duranto blocks it with crossed arms.
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Raharuhi catches Duranto right on the button with a cross.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duranto tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Duranto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.
Raharuhi doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi clobbers Duranto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
Raharuhi wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raharuhi under the eye.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Raharuhi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raharuhi.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duranto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Raharuhi's knee but Raharuhi avoids it well.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Duranto throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Raharuhi.
Duranto tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duranto.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duranto misses with a low kick as Raharuhi jumps back.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duranto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto.
Raharuhi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi tries to land a leg kick but Duranto saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto cracks the inside of Raharuhi's front leg.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duranto.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Raharuhi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the leg kick from Duranto.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Duranto misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Duranto.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duranto.
Duranto throws a big counter combination but Raharuhi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duranto is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Duranto with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Raharuhi tries to work over Duranto's front leg with a kick but Duranto checks it.
Raharuhi cracks Duranto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duranto tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Raharuhi cracks Duranto with a good jab.
Duranto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raharuhi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Duranto throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duranto throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Duranto looks to land a body kick but Raharuhi moved away.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto misses with an uppercut. Raharuhi saw that one coming.
Duranto takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi moved away.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raharuhi.
Duranto lands with a cross.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Duranto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raharuhi lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
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!
Duranto is looking to clinch.
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Duranto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto walks into a left hand.
Raharuhi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duranto.
Duranto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duranto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duranto throws a looping overhand right but Raharuhi ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duranto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an uppercut that bounces Duranto off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duranto.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duranto. Duranto obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto thumps Raharuhi with a low kick.
Duranto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Raharuhi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duranto lands an overhand right.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raharuhi just manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Duranto.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Raharuhi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duranto tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Duranto.
Raharuhi cracks the inside of Duranto's front leg.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
A little feinted left hand from Duranto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Duranto.
Duranto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto cracks Raharuhi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Duranto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Raharuhi connects with a single shot there.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Raharuhi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duranto 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.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duranto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
Well Duranto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Duranto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 926 p4p, 113 weight class) and Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 842 p4p, 104 weight class). Kickboxer has chosen Hawaiian Kickboxer as his entrance music. Hawaiian Kickboxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy darts in trying to clinch
and Kickboxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beliy clinches.
Kickboxer prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Kickboxer blocking some punches.
Kickboxer wants to break free but Beliy has control.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick but Beliy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kickboxer tries to keep at a distance but Beliy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer breaks from the clinch.
Beliy darts in and clinches Kickboxer up against the cage.
Beliy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beliy misses with a body punch.
Beliy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beliy throws out the jab.
Kickboxer unleashes a big counter combination but Beliy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beliy.
Beliy is looking to counter the offense by Kickboxer and move into the clinch.
Kickboxer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickboxer throws a hook to the side of Beliy's head but Beliy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beliy slips under a jab from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer ducks under a wild hook from Beliy.
Kickboxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kickboxer delivers a nice body kick.
Beliy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kickboxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beliy avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beliy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kickboxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beliy connects with a jab.
Beliy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kickboxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beliy.
Beliy wants to clinch but Kickboxer slips to the side
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beliy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beliy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kickboxer, pushing him back against the cage.
Beliy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
Kickboxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxer is trying to push Beliy away but Beliy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beliy avoids the elbow strike from Kickboxer, against the cage.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer is trying to force a seperation but Beliy has the dominant position.
Kickboxer breaks from the clinch.
Kickboxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kickboxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy throws out a loose jab but Kickboxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kickboxer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Beliy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kickboxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kickboxer throws out a counter right but Beliy avoids it with no problem.
Beliy swings for the body but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Beliy throws a series of strikes that have Kickboxer backpedaling.
It looks like Hawaiian Kickboxer has been cut.
Beliy fails to land with a series of punches.
Beliy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickboxer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kickboxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beliy closes the distance and clinches.
Kickboxer takes a shot to the head.
Beliy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beliy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy wants to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
Kickboxer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beliy!
Kickboxer connects with a leg kick. Beliy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beliy tries to clinch up but Kickboxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Kickboxer throws a low kick, looking for Beliy's leg but Beliy calmly moves out of range.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kickboxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beliy drives through and clinches with Kickboxer against the cage.
Kickboxer digs a right hand underneath Beliy's ribcage. Beliy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beliy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kickboxer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Beliy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kickboxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Beliy has double underhooks.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kickboxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beliy.
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 Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
That's time! Beliy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kickboxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beliy.
Beliy fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Beliy backs off Kickboxer throws a huge counter combo but Beliy manages to avoid it all.
Kickboxer lands a jab to Beliy's midsection.
Kickboxer throws a right and a left that Beliy avoids nicely.
Kickboxer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kickboxer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beliy.
Beliy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beliy pushes Kickboxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Beliy presses Kickboxer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beliy lands with a short shot to the head.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kickboxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Beliy has double underhooks.
Beliy working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kickboxer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickboxer's elbow.
Beliy lands a body punch.
Beliy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer breaks from the clinch.
Beliy tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Beliy closes the distance and clinches.
Beliy lands a left hand.
Beliy lands a nice uppercut.
Kickboxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy has Kickboxer pressed against the cage, preventing Kickboxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Beliy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Beliy.
Kickboxer tries to break free but Beliy pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kickboxer throws an elbow but misses.
Kickboxer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beliy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kickboxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Beliy tries to clinch but Kickboxer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer throws the kick towards the body but Beliy avoids it.
Hawaiian Kickboxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beliy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beliy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickboxer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
Beliy tries to clinch but Kickboxer is having none of it.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beliy tries to clinch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Kickboxer misses with a wild body shot.
Kickboxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy cracks Kickboxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kickboxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beliy sizes up Kickboxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beliy tries to clinch up
and Kickboxer counters with a series of strikes. Beliy will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Kickboxer misses.
Kickboxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beliy.
A clash of legs there as Beliy blocks the low kick.
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beliy tries to clinch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beliy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beliy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kickboxer circles away.
Kickboxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Beliy.
Beliy tries to clinch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Beliy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy throws a leg kick which misses Kickboxer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickboxer tries to avoid it.
Kickboxer scores with a hook to the body. Beliy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kickboxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beliy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kickboxer circles away.
Kickboxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kickboxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beliy with a body shot.
Beliy tries to clinch up.
Beliy moves in looking to clinch but Kickboxer pushes him off.
Kickboxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Beliy throws a looping overhand right but Kickboxer ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kickboxer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Beliy both land. Nice combination.
Kickboxer staying out of range there.
Kickboxer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Kickboxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hawaiian Kickboxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kickboxer lands with a good body shot.
Beliy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kickboxer circles away.
Beliy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickboxer.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kickboxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kickboxer throws out a counter right but Beliy avoids it with no problem.
Beliy defending well as Kickboxer loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kickboxer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beliy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kickboxer circles away.
Beliy tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Beliy digs a good hook to Kickboxer's body.
Kickboxer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kickboxer misses the target.
Beliy is looking to counter the offense by Kickboxer and move into the clinch.
Beliy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kickboxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beliy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxer blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy clinches up against the cage.
Beliy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kickboxer!
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
Beliy tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a nice body shot.
Beliy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Beliy is looking to clinch.
Kickboxer lands a head kick!
Beliy is rocked!
Beliy cracks Kickboxer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kickboxer, pushing him back against the cage.
Beliy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy is leaning against Kickboxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kickboxer is trying to push Beliy away but Beliy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kickboxer is trying to push Beliy away but Beliy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kickboxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beliy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kickboxer - that will leave a mark!
Hawaiian Kickboxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beliy takes a swing at Kickboxer's ribcage but misses.
Beliy blocks the body kick.
Beliy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Kickboxer misses.
Beliy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beliy stalks Kickboxer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kickboxer's face. Kickboxer staggers backwards, shaken.
Kickboxer is rocked!
Beliy drops Kickboxer with a huge uppercut! Kickboxer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Beliy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 1190 p4p, 147 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 1158 p4p, 144 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fauchelevent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rue des Cascades. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fauchelevent on the side of the head.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fauchelevent is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fauchelevent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Fauchelevent 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.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fauchelevent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Fauchelevent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fauchelevent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fauchelevent is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fauchelevent.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel thuds a left hand into Fauchelevent's body.
Steel throws a hook but Fauchelevent avoids it easily.
Fauchelevent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel throws a hook but Fauchelevent blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fauchelevent is defended easily by Steel.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel takes a swing at Fauchelevent's ribcage but misses.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauchelevent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Fauchelevent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fauchelevent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel throws a body punch but Fauchelevent moves out of range.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Fauchelevent moved out of range nicely.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fauchelevent at a distance.
Fauchelevent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Fauchelevent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Fauchelevent is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fauchelevent moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Steel pounces like a tiger and cracks Fauchelevent with a vicious hook! Fauchelevent is down but not out! Steel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 328 p4p, 48 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 339 p4p, 51 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biscuit throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Biscuit attempts a counter takedown but Menshikov avoids it well and moves away.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Biscuit moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biscuit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biscuit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Biscuit misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Biscuit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Biscuit finds it's target.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Biscuit ducks under and follows up with a left that Biscuit also avoids with ease.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
Biscuit tries to clinch
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov leaves Biscuit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biscuit tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Menshikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biscuit with a body shot.
Biscuit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Biscuit throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Biscuit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Biscuit avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Biscuit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biscuit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biscuit misses with a straight right.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Menshikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biscuit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biscuit slips under a jab.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biscuit.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Menshikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Biscuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Biscuit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Menshikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biscuit has Menshikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menshikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biscuit lands an uppercut.
Menshikov is looking to control Biscuit's arms but Biscuit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Menshikov has his back to the cage.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Menshikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Menshikov clobbers Biscuit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biscuit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Menshikov is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Menshikov swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menshikov won't be happy with that.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit drags him back down.
Menshikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Menshikov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Menshikov down.
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biscuit's best efforts.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Menshikov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biscuit keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Biscuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Biscuit is looking to clinch.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Biscuit thuds his right hand into Menshikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biscuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov is striking but Biscuit is not phased and passes to half guard.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Menshikov is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Biscuit wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Menshikov wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Menshikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit 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.
Menshikov kicks Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biscuit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Biscuit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Menshikov is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Biscuit throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menshikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Menshikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Biscuit as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Biscuit finds it's way round the side to connect with Menshikov's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov connects with a body shot that sends Biscuit's belly button to the back.
Menshikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Biscuit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menshikov backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit advances nicely into full mount.
Menshikov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Menshikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscuit landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Biscuit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biscuit raining down hammerfists from mount.
Biscuit with shots to the head and body - Menshikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biscuit with a couple of short strikes.
Biscuit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menshikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Biscuit cracks Menshikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biscuit won't let Menshikov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Biscuit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Biscuit has a good base and remains in mount.
Biscuit is landing with some decent strikes but Menshikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menshikov regains half guard.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is keen to just control but Menshikov is a slippery customer.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menshikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biscuit is on him like a limpet, forcing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biscuit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biscuit lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biscuit effectively controlling the action here.
Biscuit misses with the head strike.
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 Schmorgen Biscuit.
I think Menshikov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
An out of breath Maxim Menshikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hen Nessy (ranked 1238 p4p, 171 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 1185 p4p, 161 weight class). Mohsin Zaidi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hen Nessy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hen Nessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nessy missing with a left hand there. Zaidi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaidi has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nessy to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaidi throws a leg kick
and Nessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Nessy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaidi misses with a low kick as Nessy jumps back.
Zaidi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaidi thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaidi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nessy throws out the jab.
Zaidi misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nessy jabs Zaidi right on the nose. Zaidi blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Nessy.
Zaidi throws a body kick that misses.
Nessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaidi is just out of range.
Nessy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nessy moves out of range of the body kick from Zaidi.
Nessy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nessy stuffs the takedown.
Zaidi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nessy's sensitive parts.
Nessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nessy throws out a loose jab but Zaidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nessy's guard.
Nessy looking for a guillotine here but Zaidi defends easily.
Zaidi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nessy controls Zaidi momentarily but Zaidi frees himself.
Nessy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nessy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaidi manages to get himself to full guard.
Zaidi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaidi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaidi looking for a guillotine here but Nessy defends easily.
Zaidi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Nessy from controlling successfully.
Nessy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zaidi looking for a guillotine here but Nessy defends easily.
Nessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaidi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaidi wants to sweep here but Nessy controlling him for the moment.
Zaidi keeping full guard, as Nessy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nessy wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Zaidi lands a decent shot there.
Zaidi keeping full guard, as Nessy tries to pass.
Nessy stands up over Zaidi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaidi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nessy is aware though and is defending well.
Nessy wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Zaidi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nessy is one step ahead there.
Nessy wants to control from the top but Zaidi keeps moving.
Zaidi has momentary wrist control but Nessy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi keeping moving, preventing Nessy from controlling successfully.
Zaidi is trying to keep Nessy in close.
Nessy trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Nessy passes Zaidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nessy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaidi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nessy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaidi is just riding it out for now. Nessy eventually gives up the hold.
Nessy is just content to waste time from the top position. Zaidi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hen Nessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nessy throws a one two combo.
Zaidi throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaidi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaidi.
Zaidi swings for the body but Nessy moves out of range.
Zaidi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zaidi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nessy.
Nessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaidi can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Nessy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nessy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zaidi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nessy swivels and escapes.
Zaidi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaidi avoids the body shot from Nessy.
Nessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaidi misses with a hook. Nessy ducked under it nicely.
Nessy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nessy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaidi.
Zaidi misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nessy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nessy stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaidi. Zaidi gets slowly back to his feet.
Hen Nessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.
Nessy drives through with a takedown into Zaidi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nessy scoring with some ground and pound.
Nessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaidi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nessy preventing the sweep.
Nessy looking to pass the guard.
Zaidi working for a triangle but Nessy defends it easily.
Nessy landing with the ground and pound.
Nessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi is looking for a triangle but Nessy pushes his legs off easily.
Zaidi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nessy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaidi's guard.
Nessy is looking for a kimura here.
Nessy seems to be working for a kimura but Zaidi defends the submission attempt.
Zaidi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nessy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nessy wants to pass to mount but Zaidi is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi gets back to full guard.
Nessy is pushing down on Zaidi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaidi is fighting to maintain full guard but Nessy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zaidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nessy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nessy is controlling the pace.
Nessy wants to control but Zaidi is keeping him busy.
Nessy is looking to advance position but Zaidi won't allow it.
Nessy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
Nessy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zaidi is refusing to be controlled, as Nessy sits in half guard.
Nessy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaidi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nessy trying to control but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hen Nessy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaidi moves away.
Nessy 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.
Nessy walks into a straight right hand from Zaidi.
Nessy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaidi misses with a body kick.
Nessy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Nessy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaidi doesn't seem phased though.
Zaidi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nessy throws out the jab.
Zaidi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nessy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nessy lands with an overhand left.
Nessy tests Zaidi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaidi is rocked!
That has opened up Mohsin Zaidi's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaidi throws a leg kick
and Nessy counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Zaidi badly! Nessy follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Zaidi out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Nessy finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hen Nessy!
Hen Nessy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 625 p4p, 94 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 504 p4p, 77 weight class). Shifter comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . Harold Zoid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Shifter's chin.
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216 lbs
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zoid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shifter is out of range.
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoid counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zoid won't be happy with that.
Zoid avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shifter.
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shifter tries for a kimura but Zoid is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter in side control, throwing shots but Zoid defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoid is pushing Shifter's head away, looking to escape. Shifter manages to hold on to the position though.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zoid, who protects the arm well.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zoid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zoid 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.
Zoid sneaks out the side door and pushes Shifter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zoid scores with a hook to the body. Shifter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid misses the body punch
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zoid won't be happy with that.
Zoid bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shifter shoots in but Zoid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoid throws out a loose jab but Shifter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid throws a chopping leg kick but Shifter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zoid thuds his right hand into Shifter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Zoid.
Zoid scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shifter 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Zoid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shifter is controlling him.
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zoid manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shifter prevents Zoid from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Zoid scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Shifter with that takedown attempt.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoid cracks the inside of Shifter's front leg.
Zoid looks to throw the jab but Shifter is out of range.
Zoid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoid throws a sloppy head kick and Shifter moves out of range easily.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Shifter dodges the punch combination from Zoid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zoid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoid cracks the inside of Shifter's front leg.
A punch combination from Zoid misses.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zoid sprawls and moves away.
Shifter slips a jab from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zoid sprawls and moves away.
Shifter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoid avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter moves out of range as Zoid strikes.
Zoid throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Shifter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Zoid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Zoid.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoid 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.
Shifter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoid counters with an outside leg kick.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a single leg into guard. Zoid didn't expect that.
Shifter stops Zoid from standing up.
Zoid wriggles free and stands up.
Zoid connects with an inside leg kick.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoid throws an off balance right hand
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Zoid fights it but they end up in guard.
Zoid pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zoid won't be happy with that.
Zoid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shifter tries for a takedown but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoid throws a head kick but Shifter moves out of range.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoid tries to kick Shifter off but Shifter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoid pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
Shifter is looking to counter punch.
Zoid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoid misses the jab.
Zoid misses with an uppercut
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zoid pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Zoid lands with a nice combination. Shifter backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Shifter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Shifter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zoid pushes Shifter off looking to stand but Shifter dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zoid pushes Shifter off looking to stand but Shifter dives back in and keeps control.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoid is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Zoid is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Zoid, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Zoid against the cage but Zoid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Zoid
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
Zoid wriggles free and stands up.
Zoid misses with a series of wild punches.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zoid counters with a stiff right hand.
Shifter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid scores with a jab to the body.
Zoid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shifter.
Zoid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zoid misses with a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoid has wrist control.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zoid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shifter is controlling him.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoid has wrist control.
Shifter won't allow Zoid to get back to his feet.
Shifter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoid kicks Shifter off and gets to his feet.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Zoid misses its intended target.
Shifter checks the leg kick.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zoid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zoid tries to kick Shifter off but Shifter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoid is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shifter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid tries to buck Shifter off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Zoid is in no mood to give up.
Shifter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shifter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zoid manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zoid, who protects the arm well.
Andy Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zoid avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shifter.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet but Shifter drags him back down.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zoid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shifter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zoid is trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zoid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zoid pushes Shifter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shifter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zoid avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shifter.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zoid is pushing Shifter's head away, looking to escape. Shifter manages to hold on to the position though.
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 Andy Shifter.
I think Zoid 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 18 p4p, 2 weight class) and Abdel Mumu (ranked 39 p4p, 8 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdel Mumu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
Mumu slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Mumu 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.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Arendse throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Abdel Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Arendse as he checks the leg kick.
Arendse throws a big counter combination but Mumu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mumu with a nice cross.
Mumu cracks Arendse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse wants to slow Mumu down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse motions for Mumu to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Arendse avoids the head kick by Mumu.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Mumu connects with a jab.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mumu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse cracks the inside of Mumu's front leg.
A big left from Mumu misses.
A lazy body kick from Mumu
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse cracks Mumu with an open hand slap.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu.
Mumu connects with an inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a hook
and Mumu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Mumu clobbers Arendse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Mumu throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu lands a nice looking body kick.
Arendse blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse throws a push kick but Mumu slaps the foot to one side.
Mumu tries a quick counter leg kick but Arendse is wise to it.
Arendse tries to work over Mumu's front leg with a kick but Mumu checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Mumu misses with a straight left.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arendse had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Mumu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu.
Mumu throws a nice head kick!
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu thows a body kick. Arendse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mumu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Arendse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu works Arendse's body with a nice hook.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu thinks about the counter body kick.
Mumu lands an overhand right.
Mumu throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse lunges at Mumu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mumu's hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu lands a high kick!
Arendse throws a leg kick but Mumu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Mumu cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Mumu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Mumu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Mumu catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Abdel Mumu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Mumu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Arendse might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Mumu feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mumu throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Arendse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu scores with a head kick. Arendse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mumu throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumu avoided it.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Arendse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Arendse is looking to chop away at Mumu's legs.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Arendse down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse scores with a jab.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Arendse misses its target.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu lands a head kick. Arendse smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Arendse backing away here, and Mumu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu lands a jab to the nose.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu checks the leg kick.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arendse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mumu.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
and Arendse counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu thuds his right hand into Arendse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse checks a low kick from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a head kick.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumu is looking to chop away at Arendse's legs.
Arendse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu.
Mumu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Mumu sees coming a mile off.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Arendse moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Mumu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arendse eats them both and turns towards Mumu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
Mumu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse backing away here, and Mumu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse wants to clinch
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
And Arendse counters with a quick kick to the body but Mumu blocks it.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumu's sensitive parts.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Arendse throws a push kick but Mumu slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu really dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumu is out of range and Arendse settles back down.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arendse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mumu if he has to take too many more of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse ducks right into an uppercut from Mumu.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mumu connects with a body shot that sends Arendse's belly button to the back.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mumu lands with a cross.
Arendse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Mumu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Arendse takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Mumu lands a leg kick that knocks Arendse off balance momentarily.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
Mumu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arendse at a distance.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumu misses.
Mumu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mumu.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Mumu. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
Mumu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Arendse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Mumu.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
A jab from Mumu finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Arendse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu throws a shot to the body.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Mumu catches Arendse right on the button with a cross.
Mumu cracks the inside of Arendse's front leg.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mumu connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Mumu throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse tries to move into range but Mumu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mumu scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu connects with a nice looking jab.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Arendse's leg. Arendse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Mumu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mumu scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mumu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu throws a front kick that sends Arendse stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu.
Mumu scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Mumu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mumu manages to break the clinch.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu misses with a few strikes there.
Mumu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arendse checks it well.
As Mumu backs away, Arendse returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu slips a straight right by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse throws a head kick but Mumu moves out of range.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Mumu circles away.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumu feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu slips a jab from Arendse.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mumu, right into the meat.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Arendse's head back.
Mumu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mumu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse fakes the leg kick and cracks Mumu in the body.
Arendse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mumu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Mumu checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumu lands a nice shot that snaps Arendse's head back.
Mumu throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mumu moved away.
Mumu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Mumu moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Mumu scores with a nice body kick.
Arendse swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mumu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu!
Abdel Mumu is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Abdel Mumu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hairy Scrotum (ranked 210 p4p, 29 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 87 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hairy Scrotum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Partio is looking to clinch.
Scrotum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scrotum 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.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scrotum, pushing him back against the cage.
Scrotum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Partio.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Scrotum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Partio misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum prevents a body shot from Partio.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrotum digs a right hand underneath Partio's ribcage. Partio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scrotum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scrotum lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Scrotum pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio jumps guard.
Partio looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scrotum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
Scrotum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Scrotum is out of range.
Scrotum misses with a body shot.
Scrotum sets himself, and Partio steps forward looking for the clinch! Scrotum avoids it this time.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Scrotum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio tries to clinch but Scrotum is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrotum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scrotum takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Partio lands.
Partio lands with a nice body kick.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scrotum.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scrotum is out of range.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Partio manages to circle out of the way.
Partio cracks Scrotum with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Scrotum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Scrotum counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab by Scrotum.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio moves out of range as Scrotum throws a body kick.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Partio throws a leg kick but Scrotum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scrotum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scrotum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrotum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Scrotum.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Partio avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Partio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Scrotum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Partio.
Scrotum misses with a straight left.
Partio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Scrotum is looking to counter with a body kick.
Scrotum looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrotum walks into a jab.
Partio scores with a jab.
Partio blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Polliisi Partio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scrotum counters by clinching up.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Scrotum manages to break the clinch.
Partio misses with a double jab
letting Scrotum counter with a right hand.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrotum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scrotum lands a nice shot to the body.
Partio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio connects with a leg kick. Scrotum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Partio throws a low kick, looking for Scrotum's leg but Scrotum calmly moves out of range.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Scrotum's knee but Scrotum avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Scrotum as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Scrotum. That snapped Partio's head back.
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
That kick from Partio tenderised Scrotum's leg. Scrotum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio throws a head kick that misses
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Scrotum gets tackled into the cage by Partio. Partio maintains the clinch.
Partio manages to pull guard.
Partio seems keen to control Scrotum's posture.
Scrotum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Partio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Partio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scrotum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scrotum decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scrotum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Partio wants to counter with a clinch but Scrotum pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrotum. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrotum throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scrotum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Scrotum moved out of range nicely.
Scrotum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scrotum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Scrotum moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Scrotum throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partio scores with a nice strike.
Scrotum swings widly with a right hand
and Partio counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio digs a good body shot into Scrotum's ribs.
Scrotum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrotum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Scrotum ducks down to avoid it.
Scrotum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Scrotum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Scrotum misses with a head kick.
Scrotum tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Hairy Scrotum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scrotum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Scrotum misses the jab.
Scrotum throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Scrotum sees coming a mile off.
Scrotum is looking to counter punch.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Scrotum counters with a head kick that drops Partio to the mat! Partio scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scrotum is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Partio tenderised Scrotum's leg. Scrotum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scrotum connects with a body shot.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrotum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrotum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hairy Scrotum is winning the standup battle so far.
Scrotum misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrotum misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Partio misses.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scrotum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scrotum throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Scrotum throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Partio
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scrotum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrotum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrotum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scrotum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scrotum throws a combination. Partio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scrotum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scrotum is looking to counter with head kicks.
Scrotum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Partio instigates a clinch.
Hairy Scrotum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum wants to break free but Partio has control.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws a shot to the body.
Scrotum walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio is looking to clinch.
Partio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScrotum.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrotum misses the shot to the body.
Partio keeps Scrotum at a distance using the push kick.
Scrotum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Scrotum avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scrotum is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Scrotum.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Scrotum avoids it.
Scrotum seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scrotum lands a jab.
Scrotum lands a left and a right that send Partio crashing to the mat, dazed. Scrotum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Partio is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scrotum slips under a jab from Partio.
Scrotum tries to counter by clinching up but Partio breaks away and moves out of range.
Partio is still on wobbly legs! Can Scrotum finish him?
Scrotum looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Scrotum moved away.
Partio blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio seems to have recovered his senses.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Partio misses with a hook
and Scrotum counters with a thumping low kick.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hairy Scrotum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scrotum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hairy Scrotum!
Our winner, Hairy Scrotum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Nick Graves (ranked 21 p4p, 5 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve throws an elbow that misses.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Graves breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves avoids the body shot from Steve.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
A knee to the head by Graves.
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
A short left from Steve.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Steve throws an elbow but it misses.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Steve is breathing heavily.
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Steve moves to clinch but Graves breaks away
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Steve misses.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves with a jab.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Steve.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steve throws an elbow but misses.
Graves prevents a body shot from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Chris Steve's cut is getting worse.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Steve tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Steve! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.
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