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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 5422 p4p, 4219 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 560 p4p, 500 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grang's choice of entrance music: JID - 151 Rum. Raul Kyshenko had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Kyshenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Grang.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang swinging wildly here.
Kyshenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grang circles away.
Grang misses with the combination.
Kyshenko defending well as Grang loads up on a big left hand.
Kyshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense.
Kyshenko staying out of range there.
Kyshenko shoots in and drives through. Grang sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyshenko.
Grang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kyshenko with a body shot.
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang looks to land a left hand but Kyshenko moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Grang.
As Grang looks to move away, Kyshenko throws a big counter combo but Grang just gets out of the way.
Grang cracks Kyshenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kyshenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Grang, which made it look bad.
Kyshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.
Kyshenko avoids the body shot from Grang.
Grang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Grang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kyshenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Grang as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang throws a series of strikes that have Kyshenko backpedaling.
Kyshenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grang lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyshenko off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grang stuns Kyshenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Grang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grang.
Grang cracks Kyshenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kyshenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Grang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyshenko shoots in for a takedown but Grang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang lands a jab to Kyshenko's midsection.
Grang lands the left hand.
Grang lands a really nice looking cross but Kyshenko seems unphased.
Kyshenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grang throws a body shot but no joy.
Grang misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kyshenko.
Grang scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang clobbers Kyshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyshenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kyshenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang stalks Kyshenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kyshenko's face. Kyshenko staggers backwards, shaken.
 Kyshenko is rocked!
Grang digs a good body shot into Kyshenko's ribs.
Kyshenko tries to move into range but Grang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Kyshenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grang cracks Kyshenko with an uppercut from hell and Kyshenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Grang's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kyshenko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jinski Grang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Claw (ranked 4084 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Don Kras (ranked 454 p4p, 433 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Kras!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kras. That did some damage!
Claw clinches with his opponent.
Kras gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Claw has his feet on Kras's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Claw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claw wants it to stay on the feet.
Claw stalks Kras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kras's face. Kras staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Don Kras has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw leaves Kras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kras.
Claw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Claw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Claw is trying to stall.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Claw landing knees to the body.
Kras looks winded!
Claw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Claw avoiding damage.
Claw stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Claw.
Claw lands a knee to the body.
Kras being controlled against the cage.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kras lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bear Claw.
Claw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Claw taking a breather.
Kras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Claw lands with a left to the head.
Claw working Kras over with knees to the body.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Claw.
That's two 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!
Claw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kras in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Claw obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Claw.
Claw landing knees to the head.
Claw works on Kras's body with a couple of short punches.
Claw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kras takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Don Kras's cut even more.
Claw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A left hand lands to the body for Claw.
Claw lands a good knee to the midsection. Kras won't want to take too many of those.
Claw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Claw taking a breather.
Claw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claw.
Claw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kras backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw working Kras over with knees to the body.
Claw crunches a lovely knee into Kras's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Claw.
Claw looking to stall.
Claw lands a damaging elbow.
 Kras is rocked!
Claw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kras is still on wobbly legs! Can Claw finish him?
Kras is pressed against the cage. Claw pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kras! Two more big strikes from Claw and Kras crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bear Claw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 3278 p4p, 2710 weight class) and Hiroshi Papo (ranked 186 p4p, 156 weight class). Hiroshi Papo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Papo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papo scores with a takedown into Kenway Jr's guard.
Papo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenway Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenway Jr looking for a guillotine here but Papo defends easily.
Papo 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.
Kenway Jr has his foot on Papo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo distracts Kenway Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Papo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kenway Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papo has passed into half guard!
Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Papo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Papo is thwarting Kenway Jr's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenway Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenway Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kenway Jr tries to roll over but Papo keeps him under control.
Papo lands strikes from half guard.
Papo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenway Jr wants to control but Papo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Papo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Papo manages to move to mount!
Kenway Jr is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Papo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenway Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papo won't let Kenway Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Papo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenway Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Papo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenway Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kenway Jr is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Papo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Papo won't allow Kenway Jr to get back to his feet.
Kenway Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Papo to get to half guard.
Papo controlling the pace.
Kenway Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Papo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kenway Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Papo manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Kenway Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Papo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kenway Jr tries to hold on but Papo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenway Jr really wants to buck Papo off and get back to his feet.
Kenway Jr wants to hold on but Papo pushes him away.
Kenway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway Jr tries to get out of the position.
Papo controlling from mount.
Papo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papo content just to control the position here.
Kenway Jr taking shots to the head.
Kenway Jr tries to hold on but Papo postures up.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr wants to try and get back to his feet.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenway Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenway Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kenway Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenway Jr just holding on.
Papo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenway Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Papo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenway Jr can't escape the position.
Kenway Jr tries to lock up and control but Papo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenway Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Papo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kenway Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papo.
Papo looks for a takedown but Kenway Jr sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenway Jr enables Papo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenway Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Papo 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.
Kenway Jr keeping full guard, as Papo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Papo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papo darts in looking for a takedown but Kenway Jr gets double underhooks and turns Papo into the cage.
Charles Kenway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshi Papo.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Papo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenway Jr. Kenway Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway Jr cracks a nice hook into Papo's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papo.
Kenway Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenway Jr is fending him off so far but Papo persists. Nope, Kenway Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway Jr gets caught napping as Papo dives in and scores a takedown. Kenway Jr manages to retain guard.
Papo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Papo from controlling successfully.
Kenway Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway Jr, not yet.
Papo postures up and lands a big shot to Kenway Jr's brow.
Kenway Jr is looking to stand back up but Papo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr wants to improve his position but Papo is controlling well.
Papo slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Kenway Jr wants to control but Papo passes into side.
Kenway Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Kenway Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Papo dominates the positioning.
Charles Kenway Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiroshi Papo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Kenway Jr.
I think Papo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Papo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 2445 p4p, 1965 weight class) and Jupiter Smalls (ranked 305 p4p, 259 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraulthammer closes the distance and clinches.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smalls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kraulthammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Smalls's guard.
Kraulthammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraulthammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smalls wants to stand up but Kraulthammer is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraulthammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Kraulthammer 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.
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Smalls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smalls manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Smalls's guard.
Smalls is looking to stand up but Kraulthammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Smalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraulthammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smalls's head.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kraulthammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smalls parries the strikes from Kraulthammer easily there. Kraulthammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smalls to escape.
Kraulthammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Smalls is defending well.
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraulthammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraulthammer tries to score with some ground and pound. Smalls controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraulthammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kraulthammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraulthammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smalls is trying to buck Kraulthammer off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraulthammer wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kraulthammer 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.
Smalls closes the distance and pushes Kraulthammer back into the cage.
Kraulthammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Kraulthammer tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraulthammer has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Smalls breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraulthammer drives through with a takedown into Smalls's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Kraulthammer passes Smalls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura but Smalls is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer prevents Smalls from standing back up.
Smalls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kraulthammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smalls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kraulthammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smalls could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kraulthammer has cracked it and Smalls is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kraulthammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lars Kraulthammer!
Post fight, Lars Kraulthammer took to the microphone: 'I wash shocked yo see he wanted the rematch. I believe I have proven that I should be in discussion fir a title shot'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2203 p4p, 23708 weight class) and Brendan Wallace (ranked 282 p4p, 573 weight class). Brendan Wallace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brendan Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace clinches up with Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Tarlah pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wallace trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Wallace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Wallace 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.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Tarlah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wallace postures up.
Tarlah controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace wants a takedown.
Tarlah wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balink Tarlah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlah can't get the takedown.
Wallace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tarlah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tarlah defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wallace somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling the position well here. Tarlah rolled but Wallace kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tarlah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wallace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah is really stuck here.
Wallace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tarlah has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wallace gets his hands free as Tarlah looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Tarlah right now.
Wallace is trying to stick to Tarlah's back but Tarlah is turning into Wallace. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallace's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tarlah.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Tarlah wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace controls Tarlah momentarily but Tarlah frees himself.
Tarlah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tarlah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah is chipping away with strikes.
Tarlah wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
What's Wallace going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah lands a few punches from side control.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarlah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wallace is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wallace wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Wallace tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tarlah working away.
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah landing strikes.
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a big elbow.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Tarlah keeps moving and retains side control.
Wallace is trying to control Tarlah's posture but Tarlah avoids it.
Wallace keeping his opponent close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a big right hand but Wallace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarlah working away.
Wallace is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tarlah is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Wallace regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wallace trying to hold on to Tarlah's head to control him but Tarlah postures up.
Wallace tries to roll over but Tarlah keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarlah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace tries to clinch up
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tarlah trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarlah is one step ahead there.
Tarlah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarlah.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarlah scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah cracks Wallace with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarlah manages to get himself to full guard.
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tarlah has control of Wallace's left arm, preventing Wallace from doing any damage.
Wallace trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Wallace postures up in Tarlah's guard and throws a big left but Tarlah blocks it.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarlah is on top in guard.
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah manages to get to full guard.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
An out of breath Balink Tarlah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 1935 p4p, 850 weight class) and Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 117 p4p, 49 weight class). Ashbourne Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashbourne Jr. Haba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashbourne Jr punishes Haba's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Haba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haba slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Haba looking to score a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr is defending well but Haba drives through and ends up in Ashbourne Jr's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ashbourne Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashbourne Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Haba is controlling the position.
Haba stays in close to Ashbourne Jr's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Haba tries to pass.
Haba trying to control but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba pushes down on Ashbourne Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haba is looking for a kimura but Ashbourne Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haba to get the leverage.
Ashbourne Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haba is looking for a kimura but Ashbourne Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haba to get the leverage.
Haba is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashbourne Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haba.
Ashbourne Jr is not content to let Haba control the position.
Ashbourne Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Haba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashbourne Jr defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Haba attempts a counter takedown but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashbourne Jr, as that shot connected.
Ashbourne Jr works over Haba's head and body with a nice combination.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haba.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haba ducks under a wild hook from Ashbourne Jr.
Haba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashbourne Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Haba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashbourne Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Haba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba wants to control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haba is controlling him well.
Haba is looking to take a break and control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ashbourne Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haba trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Haba takes one on the button.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haba shoots in but no luck this time.
Ashbourne Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ashbourne Jr with a nice cross.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashbourne Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haba wants to control from the top but Ashbourne Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba stands and throws Ashbourne Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr is trying to control Haba's posture but Haba avoids it.
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ashbourne Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haba's guard! Nice work there by Ashbourne Jr!
Claus Haba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashbourne Jr 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.
Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashbourne Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haba working for a triangle but Ashbourne Jr defends it easily.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ashbourne Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashbourne Jr defends it easily.
Ashbourne Jr wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Haba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Haba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Haba preventing the sweep.
Haba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Haba tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haba slips nicely into half guard.
Ashbourne Jr moves into full guard.
Haba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashbourne Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Haba shoots in and drives through. Ashbourne Jr sprawls well.
Ashbourne Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Haba's shoulder, as Haba tries to avoid the shot.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haba slips a straight right by Ashbourne Jr.
Haba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashbourne Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Haba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haba shoots for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashbourne Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Haba is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashbourne Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Haba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ashbourne Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbourne Jr but Ashbourne Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashbourne Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Haba ducks down to avoid it.
Haba misses with a takedown attempt - Ashbourne Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Haba backs off Ashbourne Jr throws a huge counter combo but Haba manages to avoid it all.
Haba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Ashbourne Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haba momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashbourne Jr, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haba or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashbourne Jr, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haba is rocked!
Ashbourne Jr drops Haba with a naaaaasty hook - Haba is in real trouble here! Ashbourne Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Asakura (ranked 2213 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 302 p4p, 255 weight class). Asakura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, JJBA - Giorno's Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
It looks like Viktor Reznov has been cut.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Reznov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asakura gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is working an open guard so Reznov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asakura shoots in and gets a takedown into Reznov's guard.
Reznov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Asakura dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznov tries to improve position but can't.
Asakura landing a few strikes.
Reznov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reznov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reznov's back!
Can Reznov hold on?! Asakura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Reznov right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reznov's head.
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura is landing with strikes from the back.
Reznov staying busy and making it hard for Asakura to control.
Reznov trying to control the action but Asakura just sinks the hooks in.
Asakura has Reznov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Reznov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reznov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asakura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Reznov hold on?! Asakura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Reznov tries to escape but Asakura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reznov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Asakura is working the ground and pound. Can Reznov escape?
Asakura looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Reznov trying to control the position but Asakura manages to sink in the hooks.
Reznov wants to escape the position.
Reznov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reznov tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
Asakura is trying to control. Reznov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reznov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asakura pulls his head out easily.
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!
Asakura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reznov is refusing to be controlled, as Asakura sits in half guard.
Reznov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reznov wants to improve his position but Asakura is controlling well.
Asakura stalling.
Asakura slips a nice elbow through Reznov's hands, connecting with Reznov's forehead.
Asakura is nestled in close to Reznov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reznov tries to roll over but Asakura keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reznov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Asakura pushes past his half guard into mount!
Asakura working Reznov over with strikes here.
Reznov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Asakura with shots to the head and body - Reznov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Asakura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reznov is working to get back to half guard.
Asakura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reznov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Asakura scoring with strikes but Reznov is staying in there.
Asakura with shots to the head and body - Reznov looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asakura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asakura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reznov is trying desperately to improve position.
Reznov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asakura working over Reznov with some ground and pound. Reznov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reznov with the active half guard here but Asakura passes nicely into side control.
Asakura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reznov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Asakura off and has taken his back!
Reznov is persistently looking for the submission but Asakura is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reznov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asakura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asakura and Reznov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Reznov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reznov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura misses with a takedown
and Reznov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reznov is defended easily by Asakura.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Reznov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reznov goes for a double leg but Asakura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asakura continues to drive forward.
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Reznov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura drives through with a takedown into Reznov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reznov is wriggling around but Asakura manages to pass to half guard.
Asakura 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.
Ground and pound from Asakura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asakura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asakura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reznov gets back to full guard.
Reznov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asakura stacks Reznov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asakura!
Asakura lands some shots froms side control.
Reznov trying to control but Asakura flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Asakura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Reznov.
Asakura is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Asakura loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Reznov hold on?
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reznov prevents Asakura from getting a body triangle.
Reznov wants to control his opponent's hands but Asakura gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Reznov is looking for a way out.
Reznov tries to break free.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Reznov rolls, trying to escape but Asakura keeps control of the position.
Reznov trying to get back to his feet but Asakura is in full control for now.
Asakura trying to control.
Asakura lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reznov is really stuck here.
Reznov wants to control his opponent's hands but Asakura gets his hands free.
Reznov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Reznov.
Reznov tries to break free.
Asakura landing with strikes.
Asakura throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reznov could be in trouble here!
Reznov tries to escape the position.
Asakura wants to control but Reznov is keeping busy.
Asakura avoiding Reznov 's attempts to control his hands.
Reznov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Asakura.
Asakura lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Asakura.
Reznov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Reznov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Asakura scores with strikes from the back.
Asakura doesn't have the hooks in and Reznov manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznov looking to sit in guard and control but Asakura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asakura working some strikes from top position.
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asakura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reznov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asakura's guard.
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reznov wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Reznov stops Asakura from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Reznov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Asakura sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Reznov knows he should have avoided that one.
Reznov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Reznov fails to land the takedown.
Tyson Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Asakura drops Reznov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Asakura follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Asakura!
An out of breath Tyson Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 1069 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 153 p4p, 151 weight class). Ohoulihan comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti - Going The Distance. 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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus Ohoulihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoulihan throws a leg kick
and Boaler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ohoulihan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ohoulihan is trying to improve his position.
Ohoulihan is working hard here to advance position.
Boaler tries to advance to mount but Ohoulihan denies him.
Ohoulihan is looking to regain half guard here but Boaler keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ohoulihan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boaler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ohoulihan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boaler lets go of the hold and Ohoulihan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Boaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Boaler made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 742 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 103 p4p, 165 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by URSO O INVENCÍVEL. Boudreaux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boudreaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Boudreaux unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boudreaux but Boudreaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boudreaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Boudreaux throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Boudreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Rickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Boudreaux, which made it look bad.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudreaux forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boudreaux prevents it.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boudreaux misses with a body punch.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva tries for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to get underhooks.
Boudreaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boudreaux to the mat. Boudreaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva prevents Boudreaux from getting back to his feet.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva 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.
Boudreaux scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Boudreaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boudreaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boudreaux slows down the pace here.
Silva is trying to drag Boudreaux to the mat but Boudreaux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boudreaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boudreaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boudreaux moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boudreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boudreaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boudreaux is defending well.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Boudreaux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boudreaux connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boudreaux.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Boudreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boudreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boudreaux is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Boudreaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudreaux can pounce on him.
Oooh a lovely combination from Boudreaux sends Silva down but not out. Boudreaux dives into side control looking to finish.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Rickson Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudreaux lands an uppercut, right on the button! Silva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jethro Boudreaux!
After the big win, Jethro Boudreaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Rickson Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Kiran (ranked 186 p4p, 288 weight class) and Aaron Wolf (ranked 33 p4p, 48 weight class). Kiran comes to the cage accompanied by Katmandu. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ovidio Kiran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiran thinking.
Wolf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiran is able to avoid easily.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran throws a combination that misses
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Kiran lands with a nice body punch.
Kiran tries to work over Wolf's front leg with a kick but Wolf checks it.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf lands a big right hand that sends Kiran crashing to the mat! Wolf stays standing though and waves Kiran back to his feet!
Kiran is rocked!
It looks like Ovidio Kiran has been cut.
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!
Kiran stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf slips a jab from Kiran.
As Kiran backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Kiran manages to avoid it all.
Kiran throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Wolf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiran.
Wolf only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kiran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiran thinking.
Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiran throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Wolf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
It seemed like Wolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Wolf.
Wolf thinks about the counter body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Kiran.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiran.
Kiran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Kiran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiran.
Kiran scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiran lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Kiran misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Kiran's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kiran throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Wolf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiran.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kiran really felt that one!
Wolf tries to move into range but Kiran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiran blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Wolf throws a low kick but Kiran avoids it.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiran has time to react.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
Kiran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kiran slips under a jab from Wolf.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Wolf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiran with a body shot.
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Ovidio Kiran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kiran scores with a leg kick.
Kiran throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiran wants to slow Wolf down by chopping away at his legs.
Kiran looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiran blocks it well.
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Wolf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf lands a big uppercut and Kiran crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kiran looks OK. Wolf waves Kiran back to his feet!
Wolf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aaron Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf with a hook.
Kiran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiran tried to score with a low kick but Wolf checks it.
It seemed like Wolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiran motions for Wolf to come forward. Kiran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf throws a jab when Kiran was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kiran, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolf checks it well.
Kiran scores with a jab.
Kiran throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kiran is predictable there
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Kiran 's knee.
Kiran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiran misses with a body punch
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiran moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Kiran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolf counters with a nice right hand that sends Kiran toppling to the canvas! Kiran scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wolf finish him?!
Oh Kiran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Kiran avoids it with no problem.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
Kiran is looking to chop away at Wolf's legs.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolf cracks Kiran with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wolf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiran to stand back up!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiran manages to avoid it.
Kiran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kiran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Wolf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Kiran.
Wolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiran throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiran checks the leg kick.
Kiran fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolf just manages to avoid it.
Wolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiran misses with a straight left.
Wolf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf cracks Kiran with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wolf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiran to stand back up!
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!
Kiran blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiran clobbers Wolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The cut above Aaron Wolf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
Kiran swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
As Kiran backs off Wolf throws a huge counter combo but Kiran manages to avoid it all.
Kiran feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiran throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiran.
Kiran throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiran misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Wolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiran lands a slapping body shot.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Kiran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiran is looking to chop away at Wolf's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiran.
A big right from Kiran misses.
Kiran misses the shot to the body.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Kiran.
Kiran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiran misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Kiran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf lands with a shot to the body.
Kiran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiran blocks it well.
Kiran just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Kiran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kiran finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiran punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran misses with a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a nice right hand that sends Kiran toppling to the canvas! Kiran scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wolf finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf seems to be stalking Kiran here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kiran drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf is the new light heavyweight champion!
Aaron Wolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ovidio Kiran had this to say: 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.
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