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Checkmate Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sobchak (ranked 4960 p4p, 23880 weight class) and Leon Johnson (ranked 418 p4p, 487 weight class). Sobchak comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Hates Me - Tom Mcdonald . Walter Sobchak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Johnson's chin.
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Walter Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobchak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Sobchak counters with a left to the body.
Johnson works Sobchak's body with a nice hook.
Sobchak takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sobchak dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Walter Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Johnson.
Sobchak connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Sobchak counters with a straight right hand.
Sobchak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sobchak sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Sobchak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Sobchak's knee but Sobchak avoids it well.
Leon Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobchak lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. Sobchak waves Johnson back to his feet!
 Johnson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak is stalking Johnson. Johnson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sobchak, and it's lights out! Johnson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Sobchak!
Walter Sobchak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 5633 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 615 p4p, 516 weight class). Tarmo Rajantaka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajantaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac lands a lovely overhand right.
Rajantaka clinches up with Zalac and pushes him back against the cage.
Rajantaka tries a knee to the head but Zalac blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rajantaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka landing knees to the head.
Rajantaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rajantaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rajantaka working Zalac over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Zalac in his tracks for a moment.
Zalac being controlled against the cage.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rajantaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zalac's face.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
Rajantaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Rajantaka.
Alen Zalac's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zalac takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantaka scores with a knee to the head.
 Zalac is rocked!
Rajantaka crunches a lovely knee into Zalac's ribcage.
Oh Zalac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rajantaka lands a right hand.
Rajantaka jerks Zalac's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Zalac drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rajantaka goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rajantaka because Zalac was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A very excited looking Tarmo Rajantaka 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Conner (ranked 5342 p4p, 4360 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 433 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conner instigates a clinch.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomsett's elbow.
Conner working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
Tomsett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Conner tries a body shot but Tomsett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomsett backwards.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomsett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conner.
I was talking to Conner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conner clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands an elbow just above Tomsett 's eye.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomsett is rocked!
Conner lands an elbow inside.
Tomsett is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Tomsett blocks an uppercut.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Tomsett.
Tomsett takes an elbow to the temple.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomsett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomsett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner lands an elbow inside that Tomsett shrugs off.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands a body punch.
Tomsett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tomsett up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Conner from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tomsett's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammie Conner!
Sammie Conner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 3169 p4p, 23607 weight class) and George Kane (ranked 396 p4p, 607 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ispa Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Kane!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Murska.
Murska cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Murska. Beautiful body shot.
Ispa Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murska counter with a right hand.
Murska throws a body shot but no joy.
Murska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murska pushes Kane up against the cage in a clinch.
Murska can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Murska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murska prevents a body shot from Kane.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Murska blocking some punches.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
A short uppercut from Murska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Murska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the cage.
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane tries to stall but Murska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Murska lands a left hand.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska prevents a body shot from Kane.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot in the inside from Murska.
A short left from Murska.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Murska lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Murska.
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Murska misses with some punches.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murska scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murska gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands a shot to the body.
Kane misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murska scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Murska.
Murska lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Murska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Murska on the inside.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Murska.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Murska avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane gets through Murska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
Kane misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
Kane cracks Murska with a nice body shot.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murska gets through Kane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murska can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Murska prevents a body shot from Kane.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Murska's ribcage. Murska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Ispa Murska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murska blocking some punches.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
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!
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murska backwards.
Murska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murska.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Murska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murska lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Murska lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska blocks a body shot from Kane.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Murska.
Murska lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Murska.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kane.
Murska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Murska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murska has closed the distance and engaged Kane in a clinch.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Kane misses with some punches.
Murska cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
Murska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Murska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane blocks a body shot from Murska.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Kane working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
Murska can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Murska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
George Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Murska.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska blocks a body shot from Kane.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murska lands a body shot.
Murska blocks an uppercut.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murska working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Murska on the inside.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane pushes Murska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murska misses with some punches.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Murska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Ispa Murska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Murska - that landed with a thud.
Kane cracks Murska with a nice body shot.
Kane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murska or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murska.
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!
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Kane.
Kane tries to work over Murska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Murska avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Murska blocks a body shot from Kane.
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 Ispa Murska.
Well Murska 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murska!
Ispa Murska seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Kikuta (ranked 3889 p4p, 2957 weight class) and Veo Swift (ranked 462 p4p, 370 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Kikuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veo Swift!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuta tries to bum rush Swift with a series of wild strikes but Swift uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kikuta blocks a jab.
Kikuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swift avoids the head kick by Kikuta.
Kikuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Kikuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kikuta lands a big head kick that sends Swift tumbling to the mat! Kikuta takes a step backwards and waves Swift back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Veo Swift has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift throws a sloppy head kick and Kikuta moves out of range easily.
Kikuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kikuta misses the target.
It seemed like Swift was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kikuta.
Kotaro Kikuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swift.
A slow jab from Kikuta misses its intended target.
Kikuta lands a really nice looking cross but Swift seems unphased.
Swift tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kikuta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kikuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swift.
Swift is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kikuta rushes Swift and presses him up against the cage.
Kikuta misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kikuta clinches with his opponent.
Kikuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Swift's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swift's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Swift wants to break free but Kikuta has control.
Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swift slips a jab and a cross from Kikuta.
Kikuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swift counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swift lands a left and a right that send Kikuta crashing to the mat, dazed. Swift thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kikuta is rocked!
It looks like Kotaro Kikuta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kikuta crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Veo Swift!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maris Lakis (ranked 5053 p4p, 3855 weight class) and Mariano Medrano (ranked 482 p4p, 407 weight class). Medrano has chosen If You Know, You Know as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maris Lakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mariano Medrano!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medrano wants to clinch up but Lakis keeps it at a distance.
Lakis attempts a counter takedown but Medrano avoids it well and moves away.
Lakis blocks a leg kick.
Lakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Medrano.
Medrano throws a leg kick which misses Lakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lakis tries to avoid it.
Lakis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Medrano throws a head kick but Lakis moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lakis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medrano drives through and clinches with Lakis against the cage.
Lakis takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
Lakis blocks the elbow strike.
Medrano landing knees to the head.
Medrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lakis's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Medrano.
Lakis trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lakis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Medrano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medrano tries to throw a body punch but Lakis avoids it by throwing Medrano back against the cage.
Medrano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Medrano lands an elbow inside that Lakis shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medrano has Lakis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lakis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Medrano - that's hurt Lakis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lakis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lakis doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mariano Medrano!
A relieved looking Mariano Medrano 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 2372 p4p, 2974 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 274 p4p, 326 weight class). DJ kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lil Scrappy - No Problem. MiG has chosen Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Deontay DJ 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
DJ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
DJ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MiG throws out the jab.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and MiG moves out of range easily.
DJ misses with a hook to the body
and MiG counters with a crisp right hand that drops DJ! MiG lets DJ back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
DJ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DJ rushes MiG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MiG prevents a body shot from DJ.
MiG has DJ pushed against the cage.
MiG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.
DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ staying out of range there.
DJ appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MiG ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DJ moves away.
DJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DJ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MiG counters with a big left hand that crumples DJ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei MiG!
An out of breath Sergei MiG 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 3255 p4p, 2533 weight class) and NoBrain Mentally (ranked 437 p4p, 359 weight class). Curtis's entrance music is Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold. A fine choice. Mentally comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Havana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! NoBrain Mentally is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, NoBrain Mentally!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Mentally.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Mentally checks it.
Mentally closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Mentally.
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Mentally.
Mentally tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mentally lands a shoulder strike.
Mentally throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis slows down the pace here.
We've been informed that Mentally has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mentally tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mentally goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mentally swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentally slows down the pace here.
Mentally fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Mentally.
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mentally tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mentally tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Mentally pushes Curtis up against the cage in a clinch.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mentally.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mentally or not.
Mentally misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mentally doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis is pressed up against the cage. Mentally has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Curtis down to the mat. Curtis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Mentally lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mentally blocks an uppercut.
Mentally misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mentally.
Mentally tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Mentally misses with the head strike.
Curtis controlling the action here for a moment.
Curtis stalling the fight.
Curtis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Curtis tries to work over Mentally's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
It looks like NoBrain Mentally has been cut.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Mentally's ribcage. Mentally let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mentally misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mentally.
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mentally. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Curtis tried to score with a low kick but Mentally checks it.
Mentally wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Mentally.
Mentally on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mentally stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curtis.
Mentally tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mentally takes a step back to recover.
Mentally throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A clash of legs there as Mentally blocks the low kick.
Mentally tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mentally fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mentally tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mentally checks a low kick from Curtis.
Mentally tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mentally is able to avoid easily.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Mentally moved away.
Mentally tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mentally is just out of range.
Mentally wants to counter with a clinch but Curtis pushes him away.
Mentally with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curtis to score with a decent uppercut.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mentally tries to clinch up but Curtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Mentally cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mentally cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Curtis throws a push kick but Mentally slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mentally takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mentally darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mentally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mentally throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis is looking to counter the offense by Mentally and move into the clinch.
Mentally misses with a wild body shot.
Mentally just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mentally.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Mentally controls his hands.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mentally tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries to work over Mentally's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
Mentally swings widly with a right hand
and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Mentally lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mentally can do to turn this around?
Mentally misses with some punches.
Mentally misses with a body punch.
Mentally blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mentally scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mentally is rocked!
Mentally can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Mentally lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis dips a shoulder and cracks Mentally with a mighty uppercut! Mentally falls back against the cage and Curtis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mentally is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Curtis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Buchanan (ranked 2046 p4p, 1804 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 225 p4p, 204 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manson unleashes a big counter combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buchanan with a body shot.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Manson. Beautiful body shot.
Manson throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Manson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manson throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Manson finds it's target.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends Buchanan's belly button to the back.
Manson punishes Buchanan's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan goes for a double leg but Manson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manson continues to drive forward.
Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Buchanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buchanan back to the cage. Manson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buchanan is rocked!
Manson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buchanan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson scores with a punch to the head.
Manson leaves Buchanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Manson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries to bum rush Buchanan with a series of wild strikes but Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buchanan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan seems to have got his legs back now.
Manson throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buchanan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buchanan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buchanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manson pinned against the cage. Manson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buchanan moves to clinch but Manson breaks away
and Manson counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buchanan is defended easily by Manson.
Buchanan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manson digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
Buchanan with a poor takedown
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Buchanan tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice sprawl there from Manson as Buchanan shoots in.
Buchanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan fails with the takedown
and Manson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buchanan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manson catches Buchanan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson cracks Buchanan with a good jab.
Manson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Manson has cracked Buchanan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Manson lands another huge swinging hook and Buchanan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Buchanan, before Manson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Alexander (ranked 848 p4p, 747 weight class) and Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 124 p4p, 107 weight class). Alexander's entrance music is Enter Sandman by Metallica . A fine choice. Wieczorek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kryzesimir Debski - Husaria Ginie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zane Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Wieczorek!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wieczorek's half guard.
Wieczorek kicks Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
Wieczorek misses with a hook.
Wieczorek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Wieczorek throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wieczorek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieczorek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Wieczorek misses.
Alexander is looking to counter the offense by Wieczorek and move into the clinch.
Wieczorek lands a right hook to the body.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Wieczorek throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wieczorek has time to react.
Wieczorek misses with the combination.
Wieczorek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Alexander wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Wieczorek pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieczorek tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wieczorek working aggressively here.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Wieczorek is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander keeps control of Wieczorek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wieczorek misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Alexander.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wieczorek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wieczorek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wieczorek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wieczorek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wieczorek blocks an uppercut.
Wieczorek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Wieczorek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek misses with a punch to the body.
Wieczorek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Wieczorek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alexander with a body shot.
Wieczorek throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Wieczorek misses with a hook
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
Wieczorek wants to stall.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
I was talking to Alexander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Alexander gets through Wieczorek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wieczorek throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Alexander taking a breather.
Wieczorek prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Wieczorek can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Wieczorek lands a jab to the head.
Wieczorek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander is rocked!
Wieczorek measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Alexander! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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