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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Vandenbosch (ranked 6562 p4p, 6237 weight class) and Thomas Quessy (ranked 611 p4p, 598 weight class). Quessy has chosen NTM - Ma Benz as his entrance music. Charles Vandenbosch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Vandenbosch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Quessy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandenbosch is looking to clinch.
Vandenbosch swinging wildly here.
And Quessy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vandenbosch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Quessy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quessy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vandenbosch defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Vandenbosch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Vandenbosch sends Quessy down but not out. Vandenbosch dives into side control looking to finish.
 Quessy is rocked!
 It looks like Thomas Quessy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandenbosch stands up and beckons Quessy to his feet.
Quessy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandenbosch finish him?
Quessy misses with a hook. Vandenbosch ducked under it nicely.
Quessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quessy seems to have recovered his senses.
Quessy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quessy. Vandenbosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vandenbosch lands a right hook to the body.
Vandenbosch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quessy, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandenbosch.
Vandenbosch breaks from the clinch.
Vandenbosch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quessy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandenbosch has closed the distance and engaged Quessy in a clinch.
Quessy is trying to trip Vandenbosch. He has hold of a leg but Vandenbosch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quessy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Quessy throwing strikes from guard but Vandenbosch blocks nicely.
Quessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandenbosch is keeping the position for now.
Quessy postures up in Vandenbosch's guard and throws a big left but Vandenbosch blocks it.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Vandenbosch keeps moving.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandenbosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Vandenbosch is keeping the position.
Quessy is still trying to improve position.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
Quessy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandenbosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quessy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Vandenbosch keeps moving.
Vandenbosch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quessy on the ground.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandenbosch keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quessy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quessy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vandenbosch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vandenbosch taking a bit of punishment here - Quessy scoring with strikes.
Quessy lands an elbow.
Quessy lands a nice forearm strike.
Quessy trying to control the position but Vandenbosch is working away.
Quessy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quessy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vandenbosch is trying to escape and Quessy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vandenbosch is forced to tap! Nice work there by Quessy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Quessy!
A relieved looking Thomas Quessy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 5933 p4p, 6529 weight class) and Arran Macmillan (ranked 610 p4p, 650 weight class). DeVon Hampton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arran Macmillan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arran Macmillan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton tries for a takedown but Macmillan circles away easily
and Macmillan counters with a two punch combo.
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macmillan's waist but Macmillan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.
Hampton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macmillan to the mat! Macmillan manages to get full guard.
Macmillan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hampton is controlling him.
Macmillan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hampton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macmillan wants to stand and escape but Hampton is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Macmillan keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hampton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macmillan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macmillan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Macmillan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton working some strikes from top position.
Hampton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Macmillan wants to stand and escape but Hampton is having none of it.
Hampton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hampton lands a couple of digs.
Macmillan is rocked!
Hampton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macmillan is still in real trouble! Can Hampton finish him?
Hampton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Macmillan tries to escape but Hampton is in control.
Hampton lands a big left to the face of Macmillan, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hampton and another - Macmillan is out! Hampton stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
An out of breath DeVon Hampton 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 2796 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Bob Syruncle (ranked 378 p4p, 453 weight class). Alexander Korolev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Syruncle's chin.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Syruncle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syruncle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syruncle misses with a hook. Korolev ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Korolev.
We've been told by Korolev's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Syruncle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syruncle tries to bum rush Korolev with a series of wild strikes but Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syruncle misses the jab.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
Syruncle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Syruncle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syruncle just misses with a punch to the body.
Syruncle misses with an uppercut
and Korolev counters with a nice body shot.
Korolev blocks a jab.
Syruncle darts in trying to clinch
and Korolev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syruncle swinging wildly here.
Syruncle slips under a jab from Korolev.
Korolev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Syruncle. Korolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korolev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Syruncle moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syruncle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Syruncle.
Syruncle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Nice cross by Korolev.
Korolev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Syruncle misses.
Korolev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syruncle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syruncle is rocked!
Syruncle walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Korolev swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Chapman (ranked 2812 p4p, 4230 weight class) and Roth Kanh (ranked 184 p4p, 272 weight class). Chapman comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible - Pop Smoke. Roth Kanh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roth Kanh!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chapman on the side of the head.
Chapman clinches.
Chapman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chapman pulls guard.
Kanh wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Chapman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chapman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kanh wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chapman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chapman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Kanh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chapman gets a double leg takedown into Kanh's guard.
Kanh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chapman forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chapman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kanh for as long as he can get away with.
Chapman'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.
Kanh is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanh avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chapman moves to take his opponent's back.
Chapman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kanh is defending well though. Chapman let's go of the attempt for now.
Chapman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kanh's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman 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, Kanh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chapman looking for the choke but no joy.
Kanh showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman controlling the position well here. Kanh rolled but Chapman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman 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.
Kanh misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Kanh catches Chapman right on the button with a cross.
Kanh misses with a double jab.
Chapman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanh's guard.
Chapman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kanh clobbers Chapman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chapman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanh quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman works his way into full mount!
Kanh is just holding on here. Chapman manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chapman is looking for the choke from the back position but Kanh is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chapman controlling the positon.
Chapman tightening his grip on Kanh, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman is controlling the position but Kanh somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanh can do to turn this around?
Chapman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kanh actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanh is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanh avoid being mounted?
Chapman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanh sees it coming and defends easily.
Chapman moves into full mount! Kanh won't be happy about that!
Chapman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kanh is having none of it.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kanh stops Chapman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kanh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kanh has given up his back. Will we see Chapman going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Kanh.
Chapman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanh to the mat! Kanh manages to get full guard.
Max Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman stands up and waves to Kanh to follow him.
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chapman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is pushing down on Kanh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kanh is fighting to maintain full guard but Chapman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chapman not doing much here.
Chapman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kanh keeping control of the position.
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanh is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.
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.
Chapman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kanh!
Chapman wants to control the pace but Kanh is squirming around nicely.
Chapman controlling the pace for now.
Chapman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Max Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chapman continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chapman.
Chapman not allowing Kanh to control his hands.
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.
Chapman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kanh.
Kanh is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chapman controlling the positon.
Roth Kanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanh is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman!
Max Chapman made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 3368 p4p, 2376 weight class) and Pate Hunt (ranked 226 p4p, 152 weight class). Sonny Barella could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pate Hunt's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barella throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barella has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tests Barella's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Barella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barella misses the jab.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barella takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barella eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella with a poor takedown
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
Barella tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 Barella is rocked!
Hunt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Barella's defenses. It connects perfectly with Barella's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pate Hunt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosqui Marciano (ranked 2758 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Amri Mbeki (ranked 90 p4p, 79 weight class). Mbeki has chosen Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Amri Mbeki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rosqui Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amri Mbeki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mbeki misses with a head kick.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Mbeki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mbeki throws out the jab.
Mbeki throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Mbeki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Rosqui Marciano has been cut.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Mbeki.
Marciano misses with a combination
and Mbeki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marciano won't be happy with that.
Marciano is trying to get back to his feet.
Mbeki decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mbeki cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki with a nice cross.
Mbeki lands a brutal head kick. Marciano looks out on his feet and Mbeki throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Amri Mbeki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khanna (ranked 2591 p4p, 2565 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 351 p4p, 347 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raja Khanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khanna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khanna tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Khanna. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khanna circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Khanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Khanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetsov manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Khanna.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna is looking to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Khanna digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Nice shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khannas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Khanna's head back.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Khanna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khanna.
Khanna is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Khanna.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Khanna coming out on top.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Khanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Khanna off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Khanna.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Khanna scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Khanna moves away and avoids it.
Khanna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khanna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khanna loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Kuznetsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Khanna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khanna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuznetsov backs up against the cage.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Khanna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khanna back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna jabs at Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanna lands a right hook to the body.
Khanna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanna misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuznetsov manages to circle out of the way.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Khanna lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Khanna throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Khanna lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely.
Khanna tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetsov breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Khanna misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
Khanna lands a jab.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Khanna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Khanna misses.
Khanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanna.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Khanna ducks down to avoid it.
Khanna wants to clinch but Kuznetsov slips to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Khanna takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
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 Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Khanna misses.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Khanna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Khanna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Khanna throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Khanna slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna is looking to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Khanna's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Khanna scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Khanna moved out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Khanna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Khanna is out of range.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna walks into a left hand.
Khanna scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khanna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Khanna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khanna defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Kuznetsov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
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!
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Khanna cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanna is just out of range.
Khanna misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Kuznetsov.
I think Kuznetsov 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
Alexander Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Kristiansen (ranked 2554 p4p, 2355 weight class) and Micka Slice (ranked 326 p4p, 298 weight class). Anders Kristiansen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anders Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micka Slice!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristiansen works over Slice's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Micka Slice has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristiansen can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice cracks Kristiansen with a nice body shot.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice has Kristiansen pressed against the cage, preventing Kristiansen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Slice.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Slice lands an uppercut.
Slice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen is trying to break free.
Kristiansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Kristiansen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kristiansen working hard to break the clinch.
Kristiansen lands with a left to the head.
Slice stalling.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice slowing the pace effectively.
Kristiansen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Kristiansen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice has Kristiansen up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Kristiansen blocks an uppercut.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Kristiansen controls the action.
Slice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristiansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Kristiansen.
Slice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Slice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kristiansen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slice can turn it around.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristiansen.
Slice pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slice lands with a short shot to the head.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kristiansen wants to break free but Slice has control.
Kristiansen wants to stall.
Kristiansen takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen misses with a straight left.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristiansen.
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kristiansen's hands.
Slice has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
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!
Slice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kristiansen backwards.
Kristiansen fails to pull guard.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristiansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristiansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Slice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micka Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micka Slice's cut.
That's time! Kristiansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kristiansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Kristiansen wants to clinch.
Kristiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slice! But no joy.
Slice misses with a hook. Kristiansen ducked under it nicely.
Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kristiansen misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kristiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Slice.
Kristiansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Kristiansen moved out of range.
Kristiansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Kristiansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Kristiansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Slice blocks the low kick.
Slice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kristiansen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristiansen walks straight into a right hand from Slice - that's dropped him! Slice jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kristiansen from any more punishment! Kristiansen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Micka Slice!
After winning the bout, Micka Slice thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingen Takeda (ranked 1941 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Aiko San (ranked 250 p4p, 242 weight class). Shingen Takeda 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiko San!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San slips a jab from Takeda.
Takeda clinches with his opponent.
Takeda is trying to pull guard but San has him pressed against the cage.
San misses with a body punch.
Takeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
San's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Takeda.
San tries to throw a body punch but Takeda avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Takeda jumps guard.
Takeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. San stacks Takeda 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 San!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Takeda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takeda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on San's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
San looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and San defends well.
Takeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. San is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takeda.
Takeda manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San stalling.
Takeda wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Takeda is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! San is tapping! Great win for Takeda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shingen Takeda!
Shingen Takeda took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Gojo (ranked 1448 p4p, 2172 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 188 p4p, 266 weight class). 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Gojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gojo tries to clinch but Borisov moves away
and Borisov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borisov.
Borisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borisov throwing strikes from guard but Gojo blocks nicely.
Borisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gojo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borisov has managed to get both his arms back between Gojo's legs - danger averted.
Gojo keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov controlling from the top position.
Gojo has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borisov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Gojo keeps moving.
Gojo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gojo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borisov has managed to get both his arms back between Gojo's legs - danger averted.
Gojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gojo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borisov uses it to pass to side control.
Borisov decides to stand back up.
Borisov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borisov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gojo is trying to pull guard but Borisov has him pressed against the cage.
Gojo is trying to pull guard but Borisov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov has hold of one of Gojo's legs. Gojo is fighting the takedown attempt but Borisov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gojo keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gojo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gojo has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
Borisov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borisov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borisov stands up and waves to Gojo to follow him.
Borisov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov content to control rather than advance.
Gojo wants to improve his position but Borisov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gojo is working hard here to advance position.
Borisov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Borisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gojo keeps working.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Gojo with the active half guard here but Borisov passes nicely into side control.
Gojo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gojo tries to pass to full mount but Borisov defends it.
Borisov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gojo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Borisov sees it coming and defends easily.
Gojo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gojo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gojo is thwarting Borisov's attempts to control the position.
Borisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gojo.
Borisov trying to control but Gojo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borisov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hristo Borisov 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.
Gojo doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Gojo gets a clinch.
Borisov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gojo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borisov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gojo is looking to clinch but Borisov is avoiding it.
Gojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to avoid it but Gojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borisov to the ground. Borisov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gojo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Borisov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gojo.
Gojo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borisov counters with a takedown into side control.
Borisov tries for a kimura but Gojo is defending well.
Borisov controlling the position.
Borisov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gojo is trying to escape and Borisov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gojo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Borisov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hristo Borisov!
Our winner, Hristo Borisov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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