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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 1318 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Hallis Mollen (ranked 202 p4p, 172 weight class). Mollen has chosen Rise Against - Like the Angel as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti looks to land a left hand but Mollen moved out of range nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mollen on the side of the head.
Mollen slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mollen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Mollen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mollen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight left.
Mollen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Mollen blocks the leg kick.
Mollen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Mollen throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mollen. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mollen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mollen throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Mollen looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti backing away here, and Mollen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mollen slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mollen misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti tries to work over Mollen's front leg with a kick but Mollen checks it.
Mollen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mollen looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
Mollen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mollen scores with a jab.
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mollen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mollen misses with an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mollen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mollen throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Mollen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mollen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Mollen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Mollen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mollen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti cracks Mollen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mollen defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Mollen with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ekstrovertti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mollen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mollen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Mollen looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti 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 Mollen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mollen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekstrovertti lands the left hand.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mollen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Mollen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mollen! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ekstrovertti misses its intended target.
Mollen leaves Ekstrovertti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ekstrovertti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mollen swivels and escapes.
Mollen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekstrovertti can pounce on him.
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
Mollen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mollen checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Mollen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mollen throws a body kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Mollen misses with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a thumping low kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mollen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mollen lands a leg kick that knocks Ekstrovertti off balance momentarily.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Mollen.
Mollen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mollen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mollen misses with the combination.
Mollen scores with the left hand. Ekstrovertti knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mollen.
Mollen throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shoot takedown. Mollen fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekstrovertti content to stall in guard here.
Ekstrovertti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti stops Mollen from standing up.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mollen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that round.
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.
Mollen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti cracks a nice hook into Mollen's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Mollen avoids it well and moves away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mollen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Mollen moved away.
A little jabbing left from Mollen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mollen.
Mollen looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mollen.
Mollen looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mollen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Mollen throws out a powerful jab.
Mollen checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Mollen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mollen is fending him off so far but Ekstrovertti persists. Nope, Mollen circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Mollen avoids it.
Mollen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekstrovertti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekstrovertti looking to score a takedown here. Mollen is defending well but Ekstrovertti drives through and ends up in Mollen's guard.
Vertti Ekstrovertti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Mollen keeps moving.
Ekstrovertti stays in close to Mollen's body and controls the position.
Ekstrovertti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ekstrovertti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mollen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekstrovertti prevents Mollen from getting back to his feet.
Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a hook to the body
and Ekstrovertti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but Mollen is out of range.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mollen misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Mollen as he checks the leg kick.
Mollen avoids a kick to the body.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mollen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mollen feints and then cracks Ekstrovertti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekstrovertti down.
Mollen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Hallis Mollen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hallis Mollen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Mollen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Mollen.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Mollen's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekstrovertti works Mollen's body with a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mollen misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti dips to his left and cracks Mollen with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ekstrovertti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mollen moves away.
Ekstrovertti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mollen moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Mollen checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mollen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mollen swinging wildly here.
Mollen misses with a hook
and Ekstrovertti counters with a thumping low kick.
Mollen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mollen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mollen's waist but Mollen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekstrovertti off to one side.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mollen checks it well.
Mollen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Mollen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mollen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekstrovertti finds it's way round the side to connect with Mollen's head.
Mollen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen thuds a left hand into Ekstrovertti's body.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mollen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mollen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick as Mollen jumps back.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
Mollen missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mollen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mollen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mollen.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mollen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mollen cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mollen checks it well.
Mollen tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekstrovertti is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mollen. That's going to slow Ekstrovertti down.
A clash of legs there as Mollen blocks the low kick.
Mollen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
Mollen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti misses with the combination.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Mollen's shoulder, as Mollen tries to avoid the shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Mollen saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mollen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Mollen checks it.
Ekstrovertti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mollen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mollen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mollen! But no joy.
Mollen throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mollen loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook. Mollen ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mollen! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but Mollen shows good takedown defense.
Mollen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mollen fakes the leg kick and cracks Ekstrovertti in the body.
Jab from Mollen.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook. Mollen ducked under it nicely.
Mollen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mollen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
Mollen sizes up Ekstrovertti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mollen misses with a straight right.
Mollen ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Mollen throws a hook to the side of Ekstrovertti's head but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekstrovertti checks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks right into an uppercut from Mollen.
Mollen thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mollen.
Mollen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hallis Mollen.
I think Mollen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
In his post fight interview, Hallis Mollen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 1267 p4p, 1250 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 167 p4p, 165 weight class). Spud has chosen Havana as his entrance music. William Spud acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Horse wants to clinch up but Spud keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud throws an off balance right hand
and Horse counters with a stiff right hand.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Horse throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Horse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horse under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud jabs at Horse's body.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horse.
Spud scores with a jab. Horse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spud keeping full guard, as Horse tries to pass.
Horse passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Spud is looking to escape.
Horse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spud's thigh. Spud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Horse advances position into side control!
Spud told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Spud pushes Horse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse slows the pace down.
Horse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spud for as long as he can get away with.
Horse wants to control but Spud is keeping him busy.
Horse happy to just control the position for now.
Horse advances to mount.
Horse moves to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horse is working for a rear naked choke. Spud is not defending it well and Horse has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Spud refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Spud's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crazy Horse!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crazy Horse made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 826 p4p, 1033 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 117 p4p, 140 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Magomaevaboff has chosen Shaolin of Dagestan as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 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 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and pushes Fist back into the cage.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff wants to stall.
Fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomaevaboff blocks an uppercut.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Magomaevaboff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fist. That did some damage!
Magomaevaboff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomaevaboff under the eye.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist throws a jab when Magomaevaboff was well out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Magomaevaboff jabs at Fist's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomaevaboff to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomaevaboff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff looks for the body kick but Fist saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomaevaboff in his tracks.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Fist avoids it.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomaevaboff forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Magomaevaboff is controlling him.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands with a right to the head.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Fist tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to push Magomaevaboff away but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomaevaboff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fist.
Magomaevaboff lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Magomaevaboff wants a takedown.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomaevaboff moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Magomaevaboff prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomaevaboff has him pressed against the cage.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist lands a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Magomaevaboff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomaevaboff.
Fist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff blocks a body shot from Fist.
A head punch on the inside from Magomaevaboff fails to land.
Fist is leaning against Magomaevaboff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomaevaboff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.
Fist is trying to break free.
Magomaevaboff keeps control of Fist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Fist clobbers Magomaevaboff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
Fist manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fist has time to react.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fist checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab. Fist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomaevaboff attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist misses with a combination
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomaevaboff under the eye.
Magomaevaboff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Magomaevaboff is looking to clinch.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Magomaevaboff had a free shot at his head there.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomaevaboff tries a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomaevaboff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomaevaboff scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff dodges the punch combination from Fist.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the temple. Fist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Magomaevaboff counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomaevaboff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice body punch.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Fist strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick aimed at Fist's knee but Fist avoids it well.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
A nice combination there by Fist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomaevaboff has time to react.
Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fist.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Jab, jab by Magomaevaboff - just one landing.
Fist works Magomaevaboff's body with a nice hook.
Fist lands a nice hook to Magomaevaboff's body. Magomaevaboff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff scores with a head kick. Fist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping left.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Fist moved away.
Fist moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff lands a right hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a big shot that misses.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Magomaevaboff looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Magomaevaboff looks to throw a body kick
and Fist moves into the clinch.
Fist tries to circle away but Magomaevaboff has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Magomaevaboff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Magomaevaboff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Magomaevaboff. Beautiful body shot.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist misses the body punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Fist throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fist lands an overhand right.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Magomaevaboff seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
A nice leg kick from Magomaevaboff, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Fist moved away.
Fist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magomaevaboff manages to circle out of the way.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomaevaboff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist throws a right hand that Magomaevaboff ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomaevaboff also avoids with ease.
That kick from Magomaevaboff tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Fist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fist doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomaevaboff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick, looking for Fist's leg but Fist calmly moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff scores with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist 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 Magomaevaboff. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomaevaboff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist scores with a sloppy right hand. Magomaevaboff should have avoided that one.
Fist misses with a hook
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Magomaevaboff.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fist tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magomaevaboff misses.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff jabs Fist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Magomaevaboff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff scores with a body shot.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomaevaboff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Magomaevaboff throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot that sends Fist's belly button to the back.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
A jab from Fist finds it's way through Magomaevaboff's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomaevaboff circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Husein Magomaevaboff.
Well Magomaevaboff 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
During a confident post fight interview, Husein Magomaevaboff 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Santino Lombardo (ranked 727 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ruslan Danilov (ranked 104 p4p, 64 weight class). Lombardo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Illusions. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Danilov. That snapped Lombardo's head back.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Danilov keeps Lombardo at a distance using the push kick.
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Danilov works Lombardo's body with a nice hook.
Danilov misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
Lombardo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov cracks Lombardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
Lombardo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lombardo wants to slow Danilov down by chopping away at his legs.
Danilov scores with a decent looking hook.
Danilov slips a jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov wants to land a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Danilov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lombardo on the side of the head.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombardo.
Danilov throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo tries to counter by clinching up but Danilov breaks away and moves out of range.
Danilov throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Danilov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danilov. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Lombardo there.
Jab from Lombardo.
Danilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lombardo is trying to maintain the position but Danilov is very close to passing his half guard.
Danilov trying to control the action but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Danilov is stalling here. Lombardo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Danilov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lombardo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee asks Lombardo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lombardo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov is trying to control Lombardo's posture but Lombardo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to bench press Lombardo off him but Lombardo keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Lombardo stalls from top position.
Lombardo looking to control but instead Danilov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Danilov tries to roll over but Lombardo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danilov is controlling Lombardo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Danilov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lombardo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Danilov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lombardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Danilov is trying to keep Lombardo in close.
Danilov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.
Lombardo advances position into side control!
Lombardo wants to control but Danilov is keeping him busy.
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 Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Danilov is just out of range.
Danilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Danilov throws a leg kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo defending well as Danilov loads up on a big left hand.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Danilov drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Danilov blocks the leg kick.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Lombardo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Danilov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danilov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Danilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danilov fails to land with a series of punches.
Danilov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Lombardo as he checks the leg kick.
Lombardo's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombardo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danilov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danilov.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
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 big right from Danilov misses.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Danilov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Lombardo.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
Danilov scores with a hook.
Danilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santino Lombardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Lombardo. No joy for Danilov on that attempt.
Santino Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
A jab from Danilov misses.
Lombardo throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Danilov is out of range.
Danilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Danilov's body.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danilov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Danilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danilov somewhat.
It looked like Lombardo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Danilov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Lombardo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Danilov really felt that one!
An inside leg kick from Danilov misses.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lombardo, which made it look bad.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danilov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lombardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov motions for Lombardo to come forward. Danilov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Lombardo connects with a jab.
Lombardo has closed the distance and engaged Danilov in a clinch.
Danilov tries to stall but Lombardo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Lombardo.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Lombardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danilovs head.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
Danilov is looking to control Lombardo's arms but Lombardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the cage.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Danilov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lombardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Danilov misses with a straight right.
Lombardo throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danilov tries for a takedown but Lombardo circles away easily
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danilov drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
A big right from Danilov misses.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Lombardo with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Danilov looks to land a body kick but Lombardo moved away.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov dives in and grabs Lombardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lombardo pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Santino Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
Danilov ducks right into an uppercut from Lombardo.
Danilov tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Danilov is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Danilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danilov lands with a left to the head.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Danilov's ribcage. Danilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lombardo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lombardo - that landed with a thud.
Lombardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo is working Danilov over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lombardo.
 Danilov is rocked!
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lombardo finish him?
Danilov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombardo.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Danilov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lombardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danilov can turn it around.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lombardo tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing Lombardo back against the cage.
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lombardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombardo missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lombardo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lombardo.
Lombardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombardo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardo.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Lombardo counters with a huge left! Danilov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lombardo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Danilov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lombardo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Lombardo!
A very excited looking Santino Lombardo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 844 p4p, 428 weight class) and Donald Trumpet (ranked 134 p4p, 63 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190
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World class boxer
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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 - 22 - 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 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trumpet!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Trumpet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trumpet is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Trumpet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Costa blocks a body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costa's elbow.
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Costa. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trumpet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet scores with a nice strike.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trumpet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Trumpet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to clinch there but Trumpet circles away.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Costa checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet thumps Costa with a low kick.
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa jumps guard but Trumpet turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Costa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trumpet after a bit of a struggle.
Costa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trumpet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
Costa moves into the clinch.
Trumpet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trumpet breaks the clinch.
Trumpet scores with a sloppy right hand. Costa should have avoided that one.
Costa gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Costa dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet pushes Costa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Costa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa swings around for an armbar but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Costa's guard.
Trumpet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costa looking to control.
Trumpet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Costa is proving hard to escape from.
Trumpet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trumpet gets to his feet. Costa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Costa tries to clinch but Trumpet moves out of range.
Costa slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Costa or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Costa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costa throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa is looking to advance position but Trumpet won't allow it.
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Trumpet is defending well.
Trumpet trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Costa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet is trying to stand.
Trumpet is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Trumpet defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet is not content to let Costa control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Trumpet is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Trumpet tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Trumpet breaks the clinch.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa feints and as Trumpet raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trumpet seems keen to control Costa's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet wants to hit a sweep here but Costa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trumpet there!
Costa prevents Trumpet from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Costa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Costa cracks Trumpet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trumpet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Costa wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
Trumpet trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Trumpet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trumpet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trumpet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Trumpet defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.
Costa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Costa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Costa controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trumpet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trumpet!
Trumpet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trumpet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Costa takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Costa tries to clinch but Trumpet is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
Trumpet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Costa gets a takedown into half guard.
Trumpet manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Trumpet circles away.
Costa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a low kick, right behind Costa 's knee.
Trumpet connects with a looping right hand.
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa tries to clinch up but Trumpet circles away and keeps his distance.
Trumpet leaves Costa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet slips under a jab.
Trumpet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Trumpet misses its intended target.
Costa is looking to wear down Trumpet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Trumpet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet is looking to score with low kicks.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet scoring well with a low kick there.
Costa wants to clinch up but Trumpet keeps it at a distance.
Trumpet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries for a takedown but Trumpet circles away easily
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
Trumpet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet thuds his shin into the meat of Costa's side.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Trumpet tenderised Costa's leg. Costa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Trumpet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trumpet.
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Trumpet throws out a powerful jab.
Trumpet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costa throws a series of punches but Trumpet moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Trumpet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Costa shoots and misses
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trumpet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.
Costa blocks a head kick by Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Trumpet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trumpet feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Trumpet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 Costa is rocked!
and Trumpet counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Costa! He's just covering up as Trumpet starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 218 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 29 p4p, 117 weight class). Darren Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Snappy Whiplash's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whiplash scores with a three punch combo!
Whiplash misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiplash staying out of range there.
Whiplash is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
Whiplash drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whiplash is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Whiplash is keeping the position.
Whiplash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving.
Whiplash wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Whiplash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiplash defends well.
Whiplash trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiplash postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiplash controls the pace.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Whiplash slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiplash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dixon is tightening it up a little... Whiplash has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Whiplash reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Whiplash taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darren Dixon!
A very excited looking Darren Dixon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 382 p4p, 454 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 44 p4p, 53 weight class). Diaz has chosen Andre Nickatina, Drought Season as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but De Andrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Andrade throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
De Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
De Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and De Andrade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from De Andrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Andrade.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Andrade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but De Andrade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Good shot there by De Andrade.
De Andrade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a hook.
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Andrade pushes Diaz off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
An inside leg kick lands from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands a jab.
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz stops De Andrade from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade has his feet on Diaz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Diaz with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Andrade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but De Andrade shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
De Andrade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz throws out a counter right but De Andrade avoids it with no problem.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Andrade can pounce on him.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from De Andrade misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Andrade but De Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Andrade defends it nicely.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from De Andrade.
Diaz is rocked!
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. De Andrade sprawls well.
De Andrade throws a monster overhand right that drops Diaz! De Andrade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
After winning the bout, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jewel Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 116 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 3 p4p, 8 weight class). Manowaru has chosen Lay Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vincible throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vincible uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
Da Vincible slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manowaru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Da Vincible tenderised Manowaru's leg. Manowaru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Vincible lands with a right hand.
Manowaru misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible swinging wildly here.
Da Vincible jabs Manowaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Vincible looks to land a right hand but Manowaru moved out of range.
Da Vincible keeps Manowaru at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Manowaru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manowaru's head backwards.
Da Vincible lunges at Manowaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manowaru's hand.
Manowaru looks to throw the jab but Da Vincible is out of range.
Manowaru moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Vincible is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Da Vincible misses with an uppercut. Manowaru saw that one coming.
Da Vincible cracks Manowaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manowaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manowaru misses with a left hand
and Da Vincible counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Vincible misses with a two punch combination.
Da Vincible scores with a nice right hand.
Manowaru lands a jab.
 It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vincible slips under a jab from Manowaru.
Da Vincible throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manowaru! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manowaru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Vincible dodges the punch combination from Manowaru.
A jab from Da Vincible misses.
Manowaru misses with a head kick.
Manowaru throws an off balance right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible lands with an overhand left.
Da Vincible comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manowaru swings for the body but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Da Vincible is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Da Vincible.
Manowaru has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Da Vincible throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manowaru thinks about the counter body kick.
Da Vincible tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manowaru checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Manowaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Vincible is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Da Vincible throws a sloppy head kick and Manowaru moves out of range easily.
Da Vincible walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manowaru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leonardo Da Vincible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible throws a right and a left that Manowaru avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Da Vincible. Those never looked like landing.
Manowaru feints a counter leg kick.
Da Vincible getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manowaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Vincible moves away from the strike by Manowaru.
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Da Vincible is looking to counter punch.
Manowaru misses with a head kick.
Da Vincible is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Vincible pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Vincible misses with a hook.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Vincible tries to bum rush Manowaru with a series of wild strikes but Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Vincible finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Vincible throws a lazy head kick
and Manowaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vincible throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Da Vincible has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Da Vincible lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manowaru misses with a low kick.
Manowaru misses with a hook.
Manowaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Vincible throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Vincible misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Vincible takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Vincible dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Da Vincible looks to throw the jab but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru flicks out a counter leg kick but Da Vincible steps away.
Da Vincible scores with the left hand. Manowaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Manowaru tries to work over Da Vincible's front leg with a kick but Da Vincible checks it.
Da Vincible getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Da Vincible. Those never looked like landing.
Manowaru appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Vincible thows a body kick. Manowaru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Da Vincible lands with an overhand left.
Da Vincible scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Vincible is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manowaru can do to turn this around?
Da Vincible throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manowaru counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Da Vincible is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Manowaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manowaru moves out of range of the body kick.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a series of punches but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Da Vincible throws a front kick that sends Manowaru stumbling back into the cage.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick but Manowaru moved away.
Da Vincible lands with a kick to the temple. Manowaru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Manowaru might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Da Vincible has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice shot lands for Da Vincible.
Da Vincible checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manowaru lands the left hand.
Da Vincible misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manowaru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Vincible darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Vincible comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manowaru scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a kick to the body.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a good, hard body kick but Manowaru shrugs it off.
Da Vincible fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manowaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Vincible tries a head kick but it misses.
Manowaru flicks out a counter leg kick but Da Vincible steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Vincible misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Manowaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Vincible swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro Manowaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Vincible.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Vincible scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Da Vincible.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manowaru.
Da Vincible scores with a decent looking hook.
Manowaru throws a hook but Da Vincible avoids it easily.
Manowaru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Da Vincible ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Da Vincible throwing a counter right hand but Manowaru manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Manowaru.
Da Vincible connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut. Da Vincible saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Da Vincible. Those never looked like landing.
Manowaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Da Vincible.
Manowaru is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Manowaru misses
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Vincible bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manowaru's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Vincible is out of range.
Da Vincible lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manowaru takes a step back to recover.
Manowaru is breathing heavily.
Manowaru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manowaru swinging wildly here.
Manowaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Vincible throws a good cross that connects.
Da Vincible looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Vincible - that will leave a mark!
Leonardo Da Vincible is winning the standup battle so far.
Manowaru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Vincible dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Da Vincible fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manowaru.
Da Vincible lands with a hook. Manowaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manowaru misses with a hook.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Vincible sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Vincible throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manowaru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manowaru scores with a hook to the body. Da Vincible takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible keeps Manowaru at a distance using the push kick.
Manowaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Vincible looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Da Vincible fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manowaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vincible throws a combination that misses
and Manowaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manowaru moves out of range as Da Vincible strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Vincible - that will leave a mark!
Da Vincible cracks Manowaru with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Da Vincible darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Vincible lands with a good body shot.
Da Vincible connects with a right hand. Manowaru shakes it off.
Da Vincible scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manowaru with a hook.
Da Vincible is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manowaru.
Manowaru misses the jab.
Da Vincible connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vincible looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Vincible lunges at Manowaru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manowaru's hand.
Da Vincible rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Vincible lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Da Vincible throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Da Vincible.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manowaru throws a right hand that Da Vincible ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Vincible also avoids with ease.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Da Vincible.
Manowaru swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Vincible connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manowaru. Manowaru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Vincible.
Manowaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Vincible.
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
And Da Vincible counters with a quick kick to the body but Manowaru blocks it.
A big left from Da Vincible misses.
Da Vincible misses the jab.
Manowaru lands an overhand right.
Manowaru scores with a nice head shot.
Da Vincible looks to land a right hand but Manowaru moved out of range.
Manowaru walks into a jab.
Good work by Manowaru as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Da Vincible was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manowaru.
A jab from Da Vincible misses.
Manowaru walks into a stiff left hand from Da Vincible.
Manowaru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Vincible throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Vincible stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manowaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Vincible swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manowaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Vincible showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Vincible 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Vincible!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Vincible made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damagon Enchărya (ranked 177 p4p, 186 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 28 p4p, 31 weight class). Enchărya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blaxcaliber. 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 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Damagon Enchărya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target.
Enchărya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchărya lands with a nice combination. Defoe backs away looking to recover.
Defoe 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.
Enchărya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Enchărya steps away.
Enchărya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Enchărya misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Enchărya misses the shot to the body.
Defoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Enchărya with a body shot.
Enchărya scores with a nice head shot.
Enchărya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Enchărya settles back down.
Enchărya misses with a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a hook. Enchărya ducked under it nicely.
As Defoe backs away, Enchărya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Enchărya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enchărya 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 Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Enchărya throws a poor cross that misses
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchărya doesn't seem bothered though.
Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enchărya manages to avoid it.
Enchărya is looking for a counter combo.
Defoe checks a low kick from Enchărya.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enchărya thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe checks a low kick from Enchărya.
Defoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchărya avoids a kick to the body.
Enchărya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Enchărya cracks Defoe with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe stuns Enchărya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Enchărya slips the punch.
Enchărya misses with a wild combination.
Enchărya connects with a crisp jab.
Enchărya looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchărya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchărya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Enchărya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe with a hook.
Enchărya missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Enchărya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Enchărya saw that one coming.
Defoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enchărya on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Enchărya works the jab nicely.
Enchărya moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchărya.
Enchărya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe tries a body shot but Enchărya blocks it.
Enchărya working aggressively here.
Enchărya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya lands a hook that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
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!
Defoe blocks a body shot from Enchărya.
Defoe lands an uppercut.
Enchărya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Enchărya working aggressively here.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Enchărya's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Enchărya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enchărya throws a head punch that misses.
Enchărya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Defoe's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Enchărya blocks a low kick nicely.
Enchărya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enchărya moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
That kick from Enchărya tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Enchărya misses
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe throws a jab when Enchărya was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enchărya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
Enchărya throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enchărya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe slips under a jab from Enchărya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchărya misses with a straight left.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Enchărya misses its target.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Enchărya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Defoe.
Enchărya's corner calls for a 1-2. Enchărya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enchărya is looking to clinch.
Enchărya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDefoe.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchărya.
Enchărya blocks a jab.
Enchărya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe looks to land a left hand but Enchărya moved out of range nicely.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Enchărya saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Enchărya.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Enchărya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Defoe slams his shin into Enchărya's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Enchărya rushes Defoe and presses him up against the cage.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Enchărya.
Enchărya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe presses Enchărya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enchărya throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Enchărya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Enchărya fails to land.
Enchărya keeps control of Defoe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Enchărya scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchărya swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya.
Enchărya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Enchărya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Enchărya moves away and avoids it.
Enchărya misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enchărya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Defoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enchărya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Hurricane Defoe has been cut.
Defoe lands a head kick. Enchărya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Defoe cracks Enchărya with a good jab.
Defoe 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.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enchărya is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Enchărya avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Enchărya swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Enchărya dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Enchărya tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Enchărya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Defoe.
Enchărya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchărya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 Damagon Enchărya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hurricane Defoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enchărya moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body punch
and Enchărya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
A big left from Enchărya misses.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Enchărya throws a right hand that misses
and Enchărya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enchărya to score with a decent uppercut.
Enchărya throws a leg kick
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Enchărya lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enchărya was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Enchărya saw that one coming.
Enchărya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enchărya avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchărya as he connects with a hook.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Enchărya cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Enchărya as he connects with a hook.
Enchărya misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Enchărya looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchărya.
Defoe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enchărya misses with a hook.
Defoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Enchărya is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
Enchărya misses with a low kick.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Enchărya avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Enchărya misses its intended target.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Enchărya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enchărya lands a jab to the nose.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Enchărya ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Enchărya off the cage and back into range.
Enchărya misses with a leg kick
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enchărya lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Damagon Enchărya is winning the standup battle so far.
Enchărya tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe punishes Enchărya's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Enchărya does it's job there.
Enchărya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Enchărya wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchărya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Enchărya tried to counter with a leg kick but Defoe avoided it.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Enchărya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Defoe's knee momentarily.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Defoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Enchărya misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Enchărya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Enchărya throws a front kick aimed at Defoe's knee but Defoe avoids it well.
Enchărya lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enchărya - that will leave a mark!
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Enchărya blocks the body kick.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Enchărya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enchărya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Defoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enchărya avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Enchărya throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Enchărya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Enchărya counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Enchărya.
Defoe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Enchărya slips under a jab from Defoe.
Enchărya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enchărya connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hurricane Defoe.
Well Defoe 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 9 p4p, 91 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 20 - 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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clark misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Clark throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Clark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Clark avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Clark's defenses.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Clark blocks it.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Clark throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Clark moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Clark releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Clark.
Johnson throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Clark throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Clark moved away.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Clark slips a jab from Johnson.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Clark might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Clark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
That kick from Johnson tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!
Clark is rocked!
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Clark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Clark clean off his feet! He's out cold! Johnson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Joe Clark was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.
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