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GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 763 p4p, 652 weight class) and Donald Trumpet (ranked 118 p4p, 102 weight class). Mollen comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Like the Angel. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trumpet!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet tries to work over Mollen's front leg with a kick but Mollen checks it.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mollen lands a nice shot that snaps Trumpet's head back.
Mollen misses with a hook
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
Mollen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mollen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mollen throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Mollen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mollen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mollen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
A shot to the liver by Mollen. Beautiful body shot.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Mollen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mollen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Mollen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that misses.
Mollen looks to land a right hand but Trumpet moved out of range.
Hallis Mollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mollen throws an off balance right hand
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Mollen avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mollen misses the target.
Mollen throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Trumpet takes one on the button.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Mollen.
Trumpet takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet misses with a few strikes there.
Trumpet lands with a right hand.
Mollen throws out a leg kick but Trumpet moves out of range and Mollen only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
Trumpet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mollen throws a low kick but Trumpet avoids it.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Mollen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mollen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mollen misses with a combination
and Trumpet counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mollen there.
Mollen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Mollen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mollen throws a series of strikes that have Trumpet backpedaling.
Mollen throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trumpet digs a good body shot into Mollen's ribs.
Mollen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trumpet moves away from the strike by Mollen.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet lunges at Mollen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mollen's hand.
Mollen throws a hook but Trumpet blocks it.
Mollen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trumpet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mollen.
Mollen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Mollen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Mollen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet lands a body shot.
Mollen misses with a left hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mollen's head backwards.
 Mollen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Trumpet! Mollen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trumpet 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 1483 p4p, 777 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 195 p4p, 107 weight class). Zexi comes to the cage accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Falcone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zexi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Falcone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Zexi checks it.
Falcone misses with a hook to the body
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Falcone goes down! Can Zexi finish him!?
 Falcone is rocked!
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Falcone is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but Falcone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
Falcone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Falcone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcone stands and steps away. Zexi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Falcone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
Falcone misses with the body kick
and Zexi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Falcone out cold! What a finish! Zexi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Zexi!
In his post fight interview, Dai Zexi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Regueiro (ranked 930 p4p, 684 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 132 p4p, 101 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magomaevaboff's choice of entrance music: Shaolin of Dagestan. Husein Magomaevaboff has the eye of the tiger 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 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff jabs at Regueiro's body.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro is wise to it.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab.
Regueiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regueiro takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Regueiro finds it's target.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a body kick but Regueiro moved away.
Regueiro throwing a counter right hand but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomaevaboff eats them both and turns towards Regueiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Magomaevaboff's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomaevaboff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Regueiro works Magomaevaboff's body with a nice hook.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a body shot but no joy.
Regueiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomaevaboff's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Regueiro blocks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Magomaevaboff's body.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
Regueiro feints and then cracks Magomaevaboff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomaevaboff down.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro looks to land a combination but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff is looking to chop away at Regueiro's legs.
Regueiro is looking for a counter combo.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Regueiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomaevaboff's sensitive parts.
Regueiro digs a good body shot into Magomaevaboff's ribs.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the temple. Regueiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Regueiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Regueiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff connects with a right hand. Regueiro shakes it off.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Regueiro really felt that one!
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Regueiro misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomaevaboff 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 Regueiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Regueiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomaevaboff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff lands with an uppercut that bounces Regueiro off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff staying out of range there.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Regueiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Regueiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Regueiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomaevaboff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Regueiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff cracks Regueiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomaevaboff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Regueiro throws a solid leg kick but Magomaevaboff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Regueiro throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a double jab
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomaevaboff was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Regueiro throws a right and a left that Magomaevaboff avoids nicely.
Regueiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Crunch! Magomaevaboff slams his shin into Regueiro's torso.
Julio Regueiro is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro tries to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff moves his leg out of the way.
Regueiro slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Regueiro. Magomaevaboff shrugs it off though.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Regueiro is wise to it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Regueiro moves out of range.
Regueiro lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Magomaevaboff might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Regueiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomaevaboff missing with a left hand there. Regueiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Regueiro scores with a nice strike.
Regueiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomaevaboff on the side of the head.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Regueiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regueiro thinking.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Regueiro swinging wildly here.
Magomaevaboff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
Regueiro lands a jab.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Regueiro misses its target.
Regueiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a double jab.
Regueiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Magomaevaboff misses.
Regueiro misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Magomaevaboff does it's job there.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to the head.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro lands a front kick.
Regueiro throws a chopping leg kick but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Regueiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a leg kick.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Magomaevaboff punishes Regueiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
A little feinted left hand from Regueiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro tries to work over Magomaevaboff's front leg with a kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff with a jab.
Magomaevaboff blocks the body kick.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Regueiro with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Regueiro misses.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
Magomaevaboff tries a low kick but Regueiro avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
It looked like Regueiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses the jab.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a head kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Regueiro lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Regueiro avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Regueiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Regueiro down.
Magomaevaboff takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Regueiro saw that one coming.
Regueiro misses with a body shot.
Regueiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Regueiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomaevaboff. Magomaevaboff obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Regueiro blocks the low kick.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magomaevaboff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Regueiro slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magomaevaboff. Regueiro shrugs it off though.
Magomaevaboff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Regueiro at a distance.
Regueiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Regueiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Regueiro walks into a straight right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that Regueiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Regueiro also avoids with ease.
Regueiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Regueiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Regueiro catches Magomaevaboff right on the button with a cross.
Regueiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Regueiro as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Regueiro tenderised Magomaevaboff's leg. Magomaevaboff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Magomaevaboff.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Regueiro blocks it well.
A shot to the liver by Regueiro. Beautiful body shot.
Magomaevaboff walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Regueiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands the left hand.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Regueiro moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomaevaboffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Regueiro cracks Magomaevaboff with a good jab.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Regueiro staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Magomaevaboff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Regueiro.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
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 Julio Regueiro.
Well Regueiro 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 784 p4p, 543 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 108 p4p, 76 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chlen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Granite 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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krampus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Krampus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krampus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chlen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chlen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krampus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Krampus or perhaps it was just good defense by Chlen, which made it look bad.
Krampus rushes Chlen and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Krampus.
Krampus lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Chlen fails to land.
Chlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Chlen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chlen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krampus trying to stall but Chlen improves his position.
Krampus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chlen.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of Chlen's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlen misses with a body punch.
Krampus digs a right hand underneath Chlen's ribcage. Chlen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chlen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Chlen lands a body shot.
Chlen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chlen prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Chlen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chlen throws a punch but it's blocked by Krampus.
Chlen working aggressively here.
Chlen throws a punch but it's blocked by Krampus.
Chlen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Chlen fails to land.
Chlen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus presses Chlen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chlen digs a right hand underneath Krampus's ribcage. Krampus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chlen prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chlen misses with a punch to the body.
Chlen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen pushes Krampus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chlen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krampus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chlen misses with the head strike.
Chlen prevents a body shot from Krampus.
A short right from Chlen on the inside.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chlen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Krampus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chlen.
Chlen misses with a body punch.
Chlen working aggressively here.
Chlen misses with the head strike.
Krampus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Chlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chlen misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chlen.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chlen lands an uppercut.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Krampus.
Krampus blocking some punches.
A short left from Krampus.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus lands with a light punch inside.
Chlen has a couple of punches blocked by Krampus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chlen.
Krampus pushes Chlen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krampus scores with a shot to the side of Chlen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krampus has a couple of punches blocked by Chlen.
Krampus lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chlen scores with a shot to the side of Krampus's head.
A head punch on the inside from Chlen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Chlen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krampus misses with some punches.
Chlen lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chlen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
Chlen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krampus's elbow.
Chlen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus blocks an uppercut.
Chlen misses with some punches.
Krampus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Krampus.
Krampus tries to break the clinch but Chlen is controlling the position.
Krampus blocking some punches.
Chlen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krampus blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krampus avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Krampus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krampus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chlen's hands.
Krampus drives through and clinches with Chlen against the cage.
Chlen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
A nice left hand lands by Krampus.
Krampus misses with some punches.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Chlen avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chlen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chlen can't fight it off and eventually Krampus manages to take the fight to the floor. Chlen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlen pulls Krampus in close to prevent any damage.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Chlen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen working a defensive guard but Krampus passes into half guard.
Krampus controlling the action here.
Chlen wants to control but Krampus is keeping busy.
Chlen is doing well to control the position and prevent Krampus from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krampus wants to pass to mount but Chlen is defending the position.
Chlen is trying to get back to full guard.
Krampus throwing shots but Chlen is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus thows a huge punch but Chlen dodges it nicely.
Chlen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.
Krampus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krampus throwing strikes from guard but Chlen blocks nicely.
Chlen keeping full guard, as Krampus tries to pass.
Krampus throws a big elbow that misses.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krampus is in close to Chlen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chlen is looking to sweep but instead, Krampus has passed into half guard.
Krampus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krampus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chlen is trying to get back to full guard.
Chlen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Krampus jumps into side control!
Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chlen to see if he's OK.
Chlen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chlen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chlen to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Chlen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chlen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chlen is looking for a sweep.
Chlen dodges the ground and pound from Krampus.
Chlen wants to control but Krampus postures up.
Krampus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chlen some visible discomfort.
Krampus trying to control the position but Chlen is working away.
Krampus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chlen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krampus rushes Chlen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krampus lands a hook that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chlen blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krampus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krampus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krampus gets through Chlen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krampus lands a right hand.
Krampus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dexter Krampus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chlen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krampus or not.
Chlen scores with a shot to the side of Krampus's head.
Chlen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chlen.
Chlen lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chlen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Krampus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krampus.
Chlen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Krampus.
Chlen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krampus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Krampus.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Chlen.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Chlen controls his hands.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus breaks the clinch.
Krampus tries to clinch but Chlen is having none of it.
Krampus moves into the clinch.
Krampus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Chlen.
Krampus lands a shot to the body.
Chlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krampus is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krampus.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus blocks an uppercut.
Krampus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus misses with a body punch.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Chlen.
Chlen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krampus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chlen prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus working aggressively here.
Chlen struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Krampus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Chlen avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krampus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlen presses Krampus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krampus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krampus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chlen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krampus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chlen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlen throws a head punch that misses.
Chlen cracks Krampus with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Chlen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chlen is working Krampus over against the cage.
Chlen prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Chlen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chlen lands with a left to the head.
Chlen misses with a punch to the body.
Chlen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Krampus fails to land.
Chlen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen misses with some punches.
Chlen misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlen working aggressively here.
Chlen working aggressively here.
Chlen blocks an uppercut.
Krampus lands with a left to the head.
Chlen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen lands with a light punch inside.
Chlen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krampus lands a hook that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chlen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krampus uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chlen.
Chlen misses with the head strike.
Krampus throws a punch but it's blocked by Chlen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krampus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!
After the fight, Dexter Krampus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Igla Chlen was interviewed post fight and said 'I shit my pants during the fight and I just couldnt focus after that'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 566 p4p, 309 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 88 p4p, 42 weight class). Roland Weudke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Weudke is defending well.
Costa 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.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Weudke defending well.
Costa is just content to waste time from the top position. Weudke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Costa looking to sit in guard and control but Weudke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weudke is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weudke wants to sweep but no luck.
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa forces his way into half guard.
Weudke tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa 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.
Costa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa prevents Weudke from improving his position.
Weudke is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weudke avoid being mounted?
Costa 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.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Weudke is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weudke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Costa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weudke keeps working.
Weudke wants to get back to full guard.
Weudke is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weudke slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Costa backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but Costa manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weudke is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costa is stalling here. Weudke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Weudke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weudke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weudke wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Weudke both land. Nice combination.
Costa lands an overhand right.
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Weudke.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weudke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weudke prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Weudke avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Weudke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Costa drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Weudke is trying to keep Costa in close.
Weudke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Weudke is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa wants to sweep here but Weudke controlling him for the moment.
Costa can't keep his opponent in guard - Weudke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weudke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weudke tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Costa.
Weudke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Costa controlling the position for now.
Costa trying to hold on to Weudke's head to control him but Weudke postures up.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Weudke has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Weudke is very close to passing his half guard.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weudke preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Costa wants to control but Weudke passes easily into half guard.
Costa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weudke in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Weudke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weudke throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Weudke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa slips a straight right by Weudke.
Costa tries to clinch but Weudke moves away
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Costa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Costa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Costa throws an off balance right hand
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Weudke lunges at Costa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costa's hand.
Costa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weudke quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa is thwarting Weudke's attempts to control the position.
Weudke is positioning himself well to prevent Costa advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weudke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Costa is trying to control the action in half guard but Weudke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weudke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weudke keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weudke is on top in guard.
Costa has Weudke pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Weudke pushing down on Costa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weudke wants to free his trapped foot but Costa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weudke is taking a breather. Costa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Costa wants to control but Weudke passes into side.
Costa being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Costa seems a little lost for a moment, as Weudke dominates the positioning.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa looks to move to half guard but instead Weudke has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weudke controlling his opponent.
Costa is looking to get to half guard.
Costa gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weudke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Our winner, Roland Weudke, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 503 p4p, 776 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 73 p4p, 111 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
Danilov lands with a straight right. Fist didn't see that one coming.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Danilov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fist sprawls well initially but Danilov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fist kicks off Danilov and gets to his feet.
Danilov tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danilov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Danilov connects with the punch.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fist is trying to defend but Danilov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fist is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Danilov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danilov controlling the pace.
Danilov trying to control the action but Fist is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fist is refusing to be controlled, as Danilov sits in half guard.
Danilov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danilov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danilov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Danilov feints the counter takedown.
Danilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fist manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Danilov prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fist misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Danilov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Danilov is struggling to control the position.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
No luck for Danilov with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Fist's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fist blocks a jab.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Danilov with a nice calf kick.
Danilov stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fist blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov darts in looking for a takedown but Fist gets double underhooks and turns Danilov into the cage.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Danilov.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
A big left from Fist misses.
Danilov 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.
Danilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov misses with a body shot
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danilov's head backwards.
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist misses the jab.
Fist takes one to the chin there.
Danilov swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist slips under a jab from Danilov.
Danilov slips a jab from Fist.
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fist lands a jab to Danilov's midsection.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist blocks a low kick nicely.
Danilov lands a jab to the nose.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov 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.
Danilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslan Danilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fist is keeping the position for now.
Fist being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danilov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.
Danilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Danilov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head.
Fist slips a jab from Danilov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danilov is defended easily by Fist.
Danilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Fist avoids the head kick by Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danilov misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Danilov connects with a right hand. Fist shakes it off.
Fist throws a right hand that Danilov ducks under and follows up with a left that Danilov also avoids with ease.
Danilov fails with the takedown
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov throws a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Danilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist tries to bum rush Danilov with a series of wild strikes but Danilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Danilov lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Danilov!
Fist ducks right into an uppercut from Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fist sprawls well. Fist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Danilov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Fist misses.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Fist circles away easily
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Danilov backing up. Danilov nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fist moves away from the strike by Danilov.
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danilov.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Fist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danilov looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Fist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov lands with a good body shot.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Danilov slips the punch.
Danilov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Danilov.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov tries to move into range but Fist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danilov is rocked!
Danilov defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Danilov.
I've got Danilov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Danilov!
An out of breath Ruslan Danilov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 33 p4p, 128 weight class) and Abraham Durden (ranked 4 p4p, 15 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durden lands a jab to Hoppe's midsection.
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durden swivels and escapes.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Hoppe looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoppe finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Durden.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Durden.
Durden slips under a jab.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoppe lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Durden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoppe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden catches Hoppe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durden.
Hoppe lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe cracks Durden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durden motions for Hoppe to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoppe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durden.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
Durden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Durden jabs at Hoppe's body.
Hoppe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Hoppe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to escape.
Hoppe wants to pass to mount but Durden is defending the position.
Hoppe drops an elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Durden's hands, connecting with Durden's forehead.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Hoppe is controlling him well.
Durden manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hoppe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoppe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden pulls Hoppe in close to prevent any damage.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoppe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durden counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden cracks Hoppe with a good jab.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durden thumps Hoppe with a low kick.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Durden misses.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
Hoppe misses with a hook
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe connects with a right hand. Durden shakes it off.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoppe misses the target.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Durden is predictable there
and Hoppe 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.
Durden wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoppe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoppe.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoppe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoppe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
Hoppe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Durden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden misses the jab.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoppe is now in half guard.
Durden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
Durden is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden 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.
Hoppe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hoppe 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.
Durden is holding on to half guard well.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Durden won't allow it.
Durden is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoppe stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hoppe has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Durden's temple.
Hoppe is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
Hoppe wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durden to regain full guard.
Durden is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Durden wants to control but Hoppe passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
Hoppe is stalling here. Durden is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoppe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Durden has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hoppe tries to improve position but can't.
Hoppe trying his best to control but Durden has mounted him.
Hoppe can't escape the position.
Hoppe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoppe trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoppe looking to sit in guard and control but Durden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Durden wanted to stand there but Hoppe had control of the position.
Hoppe wants to hit a sweep here but Durden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoppe there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoppe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abraham Durden just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
Durden scores with a jab.
Durden is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durden throws a leg kick but Hoppe moved away.
Durden slips a jab from Hoppe.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoppe slips a jab from Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Hoppe misses with a straight right.
Hoppe defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Nice shot by Durden.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Hoppe 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.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoppe is wise to it.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe slips a jab from Durden.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden 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 Hoppe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoppe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoppe swinging wildly here.
Hoppe throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden misses with an uppercut
and Hoppe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Durden slams his shin into Hoppe's torso.
Hoppe punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoppe dives in and grabs Durden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durden pushes down on Hoppe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durden. That one must have hurt.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durden to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
Durden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Hoppe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe being controlled here momentarily.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden throws a leg kick
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durden is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Durden pushes Hoppe off looking to stand but Hoppe dives back in and keeps control.
Hoppe is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoppe tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Durden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoppe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Durden working a defensive guard but Hoppe manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe working away.
Durden is pushing Hoppe's head away, looking to escape. Hoppe manages to hold on to the position though.
Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durden is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
Hoppe in the domination position with Durden hanging on.
Hoppe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking to get to half guard.
Hoppe landing strikes from the mount.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and Durden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Durden looking to control the position.
Durden grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoppe.
Durden covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hoppe.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet but Hoppe has full control of the position and if anything, Durden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hoppe has the hooks in. Durden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Durden covering up well and avoiding damage.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoppe has Durden flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Durden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Durden!
Abraham Durden is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 287 p4p, 402 weight class) and Harley King (ranked 42 p4p, 61 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe digs a good hook to King's body.
King moves into the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Defoe on the inside.
King tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King misses with a knee strike.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from King misses.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Defoe finish him?!
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King looks winded!
Defoe moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice body kick.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe drops King with a naaaaasty hook - King is in real trouble here! Defoe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 98 p4p, 241 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 3 p4p, 8 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Kodjia tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
It appears Kodjia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kodjia clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark 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.
Kodjia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodjia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kodjia misses with a low kick.
Kodjia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Kodjia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kodjia's head backwards.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Kodjia needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kodjia.
Kodjia throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Kodjia.
Clark slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kodjia wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Kodjia fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kodjia's head backwards.
 It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kodjia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Kodjia wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Kodjia connects with a nice looking jab.
Kodjia misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia misses with a straight right.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia gets a clinch.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kodjia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Kodjia lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Kodjia working aggressively here.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
Kodjia is breathing heavily.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark is pushing Kodjia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clark landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clark lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark lands a shot to the body.
Clark tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a shot to the side of Kodjia's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
A right handed body shot lands from Clark.
Clark lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Clark gets through Kodjia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark gets through Kodjia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia is rocked!
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kodjia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark stalls.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clark's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Kodjia drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joe Clark!
Our winner, Joe Clark, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 16 p4p, 54 weight class) and Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Leonardo Da Vincible has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Da Vincible lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible misses with a few strikes there.
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson thows a body kick. Da Vincible tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Da Vincible feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Vincible takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Vincible moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Da Vincible blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Vincible scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Da Vincible as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses.
Da Vincible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vincible misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Vincible lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Da Vincible. Beautiful body shot.
Da Vincible moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Da Vincible throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson lands a jab to Da Vincible's midsection.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Vincible misses.
Da Vincible takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Da Vincible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Vincible takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Da Vincible lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Da Vincible.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Da Vincible blocks it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Da Vincible misses.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Da Vincible misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Da Vincible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Vincible misses with a left hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Da Vincible swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Vincible off the cage and back into range.
Da Vincible misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo Da Vincible seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Vincible swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Vincible swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Da Vincible avoids it.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Da Vincible in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Da Vincible to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Da Vincible manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Da Vincible displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Da Vincible is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson catches Da Vincible with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Da Vincible's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Da Vincible scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vincible misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Vincible! Johnson lets Da Vincible back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Da Vincible is rocked!
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Vincible connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Vincible switches off momentarily and Johnson cracks him with a monster right hand! Da Vincible topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Johnson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, 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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