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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gates (ranked 6269 p4p, 7757 weight class) and Liam Cranswick (ranked 496 p4p, 556 weight class). Liam Cranswick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Cranswick!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranswick.
Gates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cranswick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gates somewhat.
Gates pushes Cranswick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gates avoiding damage.
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gates taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Gates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Gates is controlling the position.
Gates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cranswick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Gates has him pressed against the ropes.
Cranswick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gates keeps control of Cranswick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cranswick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gates.
Cranswick breaks from the clinch.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates is looking to counter punch.
Cranswick feints a jab promting Gates to slip. Cranswick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gates slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cranswick is trying to keep Gates in close.
Gates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooh!!! Cranswick has knocked Gates down with a huge combo! Cranswick steps away and waves a wobbly Gates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gates is rocked!
Gates lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cranswick 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Cranswick!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koba Kaiser (ranked 6367 p4p, 6095 weight class) and Deaglan Artucan (ranked 489 p4p, 475 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Koba Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deaglan Artucan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser tries to clinch there but Artucan circles away.
Kaiser gets a clinch.
Artucan tries a body shot but Kaiser blocks it.
Artucan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artucan stalling in the clinch.
Kaiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Artucan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Artucan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artucan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artucan lands a jab.
It looks like Koba Kaiser has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artucan lands a right hook to the body.
Kaiser misses with a head kick.
Artucan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaiser is rocked!
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Artucan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koba Kaiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artucan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artucan digs a right hand into Kaiser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaiser's gas tank.
Kaiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaiser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artucan steps in with a hook that catches Kaiser right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Artucan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kaiser looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deaglan Artucan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arkadiusz Burdon (ranked 7156 p4p, 5698 weight class) and Sturn Slugger (ranked 521 p4p, 445 weight class). Sturn Slugger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkadiusz Burdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sturn Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Burdon tenderised Slugger's leg. Slugger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burdon misses the jab.
Slugger tries to clinch up but Burdon circles away and keeps his distance.
Slugger cracks Burdon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Burdon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slugger finish him?
Burdon is rocked!
It looks like Arkadiusz Burdon has been cut.
Slugger moves in looking to clinch but Burdon pushes him off.
Oh Burdon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burdon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burdon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Slugger comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Burdon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Burdon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sturn Slugger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Lazurus (ranked 5378 p4p, 6896 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 563 p4p, 637 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music. Manco Capac is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Lazurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac tries to bum rush Lazurus with a series of wild strikes but Lazurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazurus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capac finds it's way round the side to connect with Lazurus's head.
Capac throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lazurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lazurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy Lazurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lazurus misses.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus dodges the punch combination from Capac.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazurus is looking for a counter combo.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Capac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazurus misses the target.
Capac 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.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac throws a right and a left that Lazurus avoids nicely.
Capac throws a good cross that connects.
Lazurus misses with the combination.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac blocks a head kick by Lazurus.
Capac is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazurus.
Capac dodges the punch combination from Lazurus.
Capac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazurus's head backwards.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac lands with a nice combination. Lazurus backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lazurus misses with a wild combination.
Capac avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manco Capac.
Well Capac 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 5605 p4p, 6831 weight class) and Ferele Athram (ranked 575 p4p, 631 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferele Athram!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athram ducks right into an uppercut from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva with a hook.
Athram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsavieva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsavieva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsavieva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Athram throws a body shot but no joy.
Athram misses the shot to the body.
Tsavieva throwing a counter right hand but Athram manages to avoid it.
Tsavieva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva throws an off balance right hand
and Athram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Athram.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsavieva misses the target.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from Athram.
Athram blocks a jab.
Athram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsavieva with a body shot.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Athram throws out the jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Athram forces Tsavieva back against the ropes and clinches.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Tsavieva looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsavieva blocks an uppercut.
Athram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsavieva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Athram is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Athram.
Athram jumps guard and drags Tsavieva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Athram wants to sweep here but Tsavieva controlling him for the moment.
Athram has an active guard here but Tsavieva has managed to pass into half guard.
Athram is not content to let Tsavieva control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ferele Athram.
I think Athram 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferele Athram!
Our winner, Ferele Athram, 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 Bo Jackson (ranked 5893 p4p, 6010 weight class) and Donny Platt (ranked 484 p4p, 487 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Platt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Platt.
Jackson is not content to let Platt control the position.
Platt is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Platt working the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Platt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Platt working the body and head with strikes.
Platt lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Platt staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Platt is controlling him well.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Platt connects with a decent elbow.
Platt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Platt landing a few strikes.
Jackson wants to control but Platt postures up.
Platt wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Platt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Platt working the ground and pound.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Platt scoring with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson wants to control but Platt postures up.
Platt lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Platt looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Platt lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Platt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Canela Seca (ranked 6881 p4p, 5310 weight class) and Ricardo Morra Jr (ranked 513 p4p, 430 weight class). Canela Seca has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canela Seca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Morra Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morra Jr misses with a straight right.
Morra Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morra Jr misses with an uppercut. Seca saw that one coming.
Seca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seca is looking to clinch.
Morra Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morra Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Seca should have avoided that one.
Ricardo Morra Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morra Jr lands with a good body shot.
Seca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morra Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seca moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Morra Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morra Jr is leaning against Seca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morra Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morra Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morra Jr tries to work over Seca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morra Jr.
Morra Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morra Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Seca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morra Jr pushes Seca back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morra Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morra Jr pulls guard.
Morra Jr looking for a guillotine here but Seca defends easily.
Seca tries to free his leg and advance position but Morra Jr is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morra Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morra Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seca has managed to get both his arms back between Morra Jr's legs - danger averted.
Morra Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seca has passed into half guard!
Seca sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morra Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seca wants to control but Morra Jr is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Morra Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morra Jr 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Morra Jr!
A very excited looking Ricardo Morra Jr 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.
Canela Seca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will receive a kickass.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Mvarre (ranked 3462 p4p, 5892 weight class) and Callum Neenan (ranked 349 p4p, 483 weight class). Pierre Mvarre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Callum Neenan's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Mvarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Neenan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neenan ducks under a wild hook from Mvarre.
Neenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mvarre.
A big right from Mvarre misses.
Neenan punishes Mvarre's body with a nice straight punch.
Neenan misses with a kick to the body.
Mvarre slips under a jab.
Neenan throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Pierre Mvarre has been cut.
Neenan avoids the head kick by Mvarre.
Neenan lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Mvarre.
Mvarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neenan misses the shot to the body.
Mvarre throws a lazy right hand but Neenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Neenan.
Mvarre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mvarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mvarre. Beautiful body shot.
Mvarre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neenan lands a big uppercut and Mvarre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mvarre looks OK. Neenan waves Mvarre back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neenan circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mvarre tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Neenan wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum Neenan!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolby Khaos (ranked 5873 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Kingston Wall (ranked 481 p4p, 238 weight class). Kolby Khaos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolby Khaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingston Wall!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Wall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wall swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaos.
It seemed like Wall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wall throws a looping overhand right but Khaos ducks down to avoid it.
Khaos tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wall throws a lazy right hand but Khaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khaos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wall.
Wall misses with a left hand
and Khaos moves into the clinch.
Wall taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaos lands a hook that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wall.
Khaos jumps guard and drags Wall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wall controlling from the top position.
Khaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wall stands and throws Khaos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Khaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wall has control of an arm but Khaos manages to advance to Wall's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Khaos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wall tries to escape but Khaos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wall trying to control the hands but Khaos breaks the grip.
Wall preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khaos.
Wall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Khaos is persistently looking for the submission but Wall is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khaos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wall tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolby Khaos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khaos 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolby Khaos!
Kolby Khaos gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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FIGHT
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